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South Africa · University of Cape Town / Mastercard Foundation

UCT Mastercard Foundation Postgraduate Scholars

Comprehensive postgraduate study support with mentoring and leadership development.

Full fundingMaster’sOpen
APPLICATION TIMING

2027 postgraduate scholarship applications close on 31 October 2026; confirm your course’s admission deadline separately.

Status based on the dated official-source review; the current provider instructions take precedence.

The opportunity

UCT Mastercard Foundation Postgraduate Scholars is offered by University of Cape Town / Mastercard Foundation. Comprehensive postgraduate study support with mentoring and leadership development.

What the funding covers

  • Comprehensive postgraduate study support with mentoring and leadership development.

Eligibility and conditions

Eligible young Africans facing economic and social barriers and applying to approved postgraduate programmes.

Subject area: Multiple subjects

How to apply

Follow the official provider’s eligibility and application instructions. A university admission application, institutional nomination or separate funding application may be required.

Official-source review: 2026-10-15. This is an editorial snapshot, not a live funding feed.

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