ELIGIBILITY:

In order to be eligible to receive the Africa Scholarship, prospective students must meet the following criteria:

Be a national of, or have permanent residence in, Africa. 

Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught programme commencing in September/October 2023 or January/February 2024.

Have been awarded, or be expected to receive, one of the following qualifications:

– A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with a minimum grade of 2:2 or equivalent.
– A Pre-Masters qualification from a recognised institution with a grade comparable to a 2:2.
– A Master’s degree from a recognised institution with a merit grade or equivalent.

Please visit your country webpage for more detail regarding regional entry requirements that are equivalent to a 2:2.

In addition to meeting the above criteria, prospective students must have applied to the University of Lincoln prior to the relevant deadline outlined below.

BENEFIT:

The Africa Scholarship is valued at £4,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount during the first year of their studies. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants will have faced significant barriers to education (social, financial, personal, practical or health related).

Applicants must have graduated from an undergraduate study by September 2023 and must have a degree certificate and official final transcript to upload alongside their application by 7 December.

Applicants must be residents and citizens or hold refugee status in a Sub-Saharan African country.

Applicants must have faced barriers to education and in their early career.

Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within their community.

Applicants must demonstrate experience, or at least ambition, in making a meaningful impact in addressing the climate crisis

Applicants must be 35 or under as of 1 September 2024

Applicants should not have previously completed a postgraduate degree and should not be enrolled (or apply to enrol) at a separate university whilst on the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship.

If applying for the on campus Masters programme: Applicants should not have previously completed a postgraduate degree and should not be enrolled (or apply to enrol) at a separate university whilst on the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship.

We particularly welcome applications from female scholars, scholars from refugee and displaced backgrounds, and scholars with disabilities (see FAQs below for further information) 

BENEFIT:

Covers full approved tuition, accommodation, travel, living cost stipend and study materials.

A climate leadership programme to inspire and support Scholars in making change in their communities and countries.

Additional support is offered to scholars with disabilities based on an assessment of needs.