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MASTERCARD/AFOX FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAMME GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline: 6 January 2027

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The University of Oxford and the Mastercard Foundation have established an innovative and ambitious partnership under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme and the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx) to support Africans who have had to overcome hardship. In partnership with Saïd Business School, up to three AfOx Graduate Scholarships are available for the 2027-28 MBA programme. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Mastercard Foundation AfOx Graduate Scholarships are available for applicants who are African nationals, ordinarily resident in African countries, and who can demonstrate a commitment to Africa’s development. The scholarships cover course fees and a grant for living costs, as well as tailor-made training programmes, networking opportunities, and support for students before, during, and following their time at Oxford.

Open to African citizens who are ordinarily resident in Africa, have not already taken a master’s degree, and can demonstrate a commitment to Africa’s development.

View the AfOx Graduate Scholarships website to see more about the scholarship and its criteria.

No separate application is needed, but you must submit your MBA application form by the deadline. 

If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be contacted by the university.

BENEFIT:

Value: Full course fees and a grant for living costs of at least £21,805.

Number available: Up to three

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MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Application Deadline: January 5, 2027

LOCATION: England

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge enables talented young Africans to pursue a master’s degree and grow their leadership potential. The institution is pleased to announce that applications for the 2027/2028 academic year are now open.

If you are a passionate, ambitious young African committed to creating impact and driving positive change, they encourage you to apply and take the next bold step in your academic and leadership journey.

ELIGIBILITY:

The programme themes are climate resilience and sustainability. Recognizing the wide range of expertise required to address these complex challenges, prospective Mastercard Foundation Scholars can apply for any full-time one-year postgraduate courses at the University, excluding: 

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Corporate Law (MCL)

Master of Finance (MFIN)

Master of Accountancy (MACC)

To be eligible, you must:

Be a citizen of an African country. 

Be a resident in an African country, unless you can show temporary absence for study or work (exception—if you identify as an internally displaced person or have refugee status). 

Meet the academic requirement of the course you’re applying for. 

The first step is to explore master’s courses available at the University of Cambridge using the Postgraduate Study Course Directory. 

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application is built into the course application. You’ll be asked to submit a scholarship statement, covering your career / education history, leadership potential, how the scholarship will help you achieve your goals, and how you hope to contribute to sustainable futures in Africa.

Please visit our ‘How to apply’ page for more information.

They’re holding a series of webinars during the application period—an opportunity to find out more about the programme and how to apply. 

Tuesday, 22 September, 11am (UK): Sign up now

Tuesday, 6 October, 11am (UK): Sign up now

More sessions to be added

The programme supports diversity in all its forms and actively encourages women, refugees, internally displaced people, and people with disabilities to apply.

BENEFIT:

The institution aims to cover everything students need to thrive in Cambridge, including full tuition costs and a monthly maintenance allowance.

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