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SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

LOCATION: Australia

The Sydney International Undergraduate Scholarship supports exceptional international students from diverse priority markets to study across diverse undergraduate courses at the University of Sydney. The scholarship was established to support exceptional international students from diverse priority markets studying across diverse undergraduate courses at the University of Sydney.

ELIGIBILITY:

You must:

Have applied for but not yet commenced a single undergraduate coursework degree (may include embedded honours) at the University of Sydney at the time of award, which has a maximum duration of 4 years. Only applicants who apply for eligible courses will be considered for this scholarship. The scholarship is not available for combined degrees with a postgraduate component, the Bachelor of Arts (Dual Degree, Sciences Po, France), the Bachelor of Economics (Dual Degree, Sciences Po, France), and degrees that include the Bachelor of Advanced Studies.

Must enroll in their eligible degree full-time

Not be commencing a second degree at the University of Sydney

Be an international student as defined in the Higher Education Support Act 2003. Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, and dual citizens with Australian nationality are not eligible.

Must have completed secondary school (or a foundation program in Australia or from a University of Sydney-recognized foundation partner)

Must not have previously undertaken any tertiary studies (excluding extension studies completed as part of a year 12 program).

For more information about undergraduate admissions entry requirements and eligibility for the Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellent Scholarship from your country and type of high school qualifications recognized, please contact our regional experts.

BENEFIT:

The scholarship will provide the below benefits for the published full-time duration of the recipient’s single undergraduate degree (including embedded honours) up to a maximum total duration of 4 years of full-time study.

100% tuition fees, and

Student Services Amenities Fee.

No other amount is payable. Recipients are responsible for all other costs for studying at the University of Sydney, including but not limited to Overseas Health Cover (OSHC), living costs, accommodation, textbooks, flights, and costs associated with being under the age of 18.

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UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Application Deadline: 31 October 2026

LOCATION: South Africa

Become part of a community of young African leaders creating lasting change. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town is more than a scholarship; it is an opportunity to unlock your potential, grow as an ethical leader, and join a lifelong network of changemakers.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants should:

Be a citizen of an African country, including South Africa;

Be applying for their first bachelor’s degree or an eligible taught postgraduate programme at UCT including:

A postgraduate diploma offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences;

An honours degree offered by any of UCT’s six faculties; or 

A coursework master’s programme offered by any of UCT’s six faculties;

Demonstrate academic talent and a commitment to excellence;

Face significant social and economic barriers to accessing higher education;

Demonstrate potential for transformative and ethical leadership; and

Be committed to serving their communities and contributing to positive change.

You should be:

Academically talented with a demonstrated commitment to learning and a drive to complete your education.

Limited in your ability to access education owing to significant financial barriers.

Committed to investing in your community through the skills and knowledge that you acquire.

A future leader committed to ethical transformation and making a positive contribution to your community and broader society.

Fields of study at UCT: Commerce, Engineering & the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, and Science. 

For applicants to a UCT bachelor’s degree, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application deadline is 30 September 2026.

For applicants to an eligible postgraduate diploma in the Faculty of Health Sciences or an honours degree or master’s programme at UCT, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application deadline is 31 October 2026.

BENEFIT:

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is considered to be full-cost and will include full cover for the following (for awardees) as recorded in the Terms of Reference and Conditions of Award document available on The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT website:

Reimbursement of costs incurred for visa application processing

An economy class air ticket to Cape Town South Africa for awardees who are i) citizens and/or residents of a Sub-Saharan country other than South Africa or ii) residing in South Africa but outside of Cape Town

Full tuition fees and international student fees

Accommodation in the student housing system at the University of Cape Town

Meals through the student housing system at the University of Cape Town

Medical cover with a recommended medical aid service provider

A living stipend to be used to cover ad hoc expenses pertaining to your studies

A book allowance to purchase the prescribed textbooks required for your degree programme

Costs related to community activities as prescribed by the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town

Access to an internship opportunity

An economy class air ticket home upon completion of studies, for awardees who are i) citizens of and/or residents of a Sub-Saharan country other than South Africa or ii) residing in South Africa but outside of Cape Town

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