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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Application Deadline: Depending on your course – either early December or early January

LOCATION: England

Applications open in September for courses starting in October of the following year. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application is built into the course application.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the programme, you must:

Have a bachelor’s degree. 

Meet the academic entry requirements of your chosen course. Some courses require the equivalent of a UK first-class honors degree and others an upper second-class degree. Please use the postgraduate study course directory to check your course’s entry requirements.

Be from, and live in, an African country. You can apply if you’re temporarily living outside of Africa for study or work.

Apply for an eligible course. This can be any full-time master’s, excluding

Master of Accountancy (MACC)

Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Corporate Law (MCL)

Master of Finance (MFIN) 

Demonstrate a commitment to giving back to your community, home country, or Africa more generally, and to the themes of sustainability and climate resilience.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion in higher education. Women, refugees, internally displaced persons, and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

There is no upper age limit for the Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program in Cambridge.

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BENEFIT:

The Mastercard Foundation aims to cover everything you need to pursue your master’s and get the most out of your time in Cambridge, including:

Course fee

Maintenance / living allowance

Visa and health surcharge

Travel, including flights and taxi into Cambridge

Laptop

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 IMPERIAL BUSINESS SCHOOL DEAN’S IMPACT MBA SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: 22 September 2026

LOCATION: England

At Imperial Business School, their vision is to drive business success and societal progress through the power of innovative thinking. In line with this mission, they are proud to offer the Dean’s Impact Scholarship, which recognizes candidates who have not only excelled academically but have also made a significant, demonstrable impact in one or more of the following key areas:

Entrepreneurship

Technology and Innovation

Sustainability

Social Impact

Leadership

ELIGIBILITY:

This scholarship is designed to empower those who are actively shaping the future of business and society, equipping them to continue their transformative work on a global scale.

To be considered for this prestigious scholarship, applicants must provide clear evidence of the tangible impact they have made in one of these areas. Whether through pioneering entrepreneurial ventures, driving technological advancements, championing sustainability initiatives, making meaningful social contributions, or exhibiting exceptional leadership, candidates should demonstrate how their achievements align with the core values of Imperial Business School.

Successful applicants will have an excellent all-round application and demonstrate strong communication skills alongside impact in their chosen area.

Candidates who submit their application for the full-time MBA within one of our admission rounds can apply for this scholarship.

If you receive an offer, your offer email will include details about the required video assessment.

You will receive a decision on your scholarship application within approximately two weeks of receiving your offer to study the programme. The date of the deadline will be determined by which admissions round you are being considered in. For more information, please review our Admissions page. 

Scholarships will be awarded throughout the admissions cycle, but only a limited number are available, so we recommend applying in an earlier round.

BENEFIT:

Amount: £30,000

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