United Kingdom·NGOMastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh
Mastercard Foundation
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Annual; applications open in autumn and close late in the year
Scholarships
Mastercard Foundation Scholarships
Mastercard Foundation funds 11 scholarships across 7 destinations. 3 pay for everything, spanning Master's (11), Bachelor's (5), and PhD (1). Among the listed awards: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026-2027, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh, and Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB. Deadlines cluster around September and June, and 6 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.
- Scholarships listed
- 11
- Full-ride awards
- 3
- Degree levels covered
- 3
- Next deadlines
- September · October · November
At a glance
| Award | Covers | Degrees | Funder type | Next deadline | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Edinburgh | Not stated on official page in itemized monetary/coverage de… | master | NGO | September | United Kingdom |
| Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Cape Town | Not stated in itemized monetary detail; described as 'a top-… | bachelor, master | NGO | September | South Africa |
| Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Toronto | Full financial assistance covering travel to Canada, passpor… | master | NGO | November | Canada |
| Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Oxford (Africa Oxford Initiative) | Full-cost scholarship covering tuition/course fees and a liv… | master | NGO | January | United Kingdom |
| Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Pretoria | Not stated in itemized monetary detail; program includes sch… | bachelor, master | NGO | June | South Africa |
| Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026-2027 | Full Ride | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | NGO | Rolling | — |
| Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB | Full Ride | Bachelor's, Master's | NGO | Rolling | Lebanon |
| Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh | Full Ride | Master's | NGO | Rolling | United Kingdom |
| Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UC Berkeley | Described as 'comprehensive financial, social, and academic… | master | NGO | Rolling | United States |
| Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at African Leadership University (ALU) | Full scholarship ('full-ride') covering full tuition plus ad… | bachelor, master | NGO | Rolling | Rwanda |
| Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of British Columbia | Not stated on the official homepage fetched. | master | NGO | Rolling | Canada |
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In United Kingdom (3)
United Kingdom·NGOUnited Kingdom·NGOMastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Edinburgh
Mastercard Foundation
Not stated on official page in itemized monetary/coverage detail; described generally as a scholarship for sustainability-focused postgraduate study.
master
Open·Next: 2027/28 cycle currently open per the official page: virtual information sessions September 15-24, 2026; eligibility notifications October 13, 2026; declaration form due October 19, 2026, 5pm UK time; main application deadline November 19, 2026, 5pm UK…
United Kingdom·NGOMastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Oxford (Africa Oxford Initiative)
Mastercard Foundation
Full-cost scholarship covering tuition/course fees and a living-cost grant (at the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate) for the full course duration, plus an economy return flight, visa and Immigration Health Surcharge fees, a settling-in allowance…
master
Open·Next: Tied to Oxford's graduate admissions funding deadlines, which fall in December/January each year and vary by course. The most recently published cycle (2026/27 entry) ran September 2025-January 2026 and has closed. Check the official page and…
In Canada (2)
Canada·NGOMastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of British Columbia
Mastercard Foundation
Not stated on the official homepage fetched.
master
Open·Next: Not stated on the official homepage fetched — check the official page or contact scholars.admissions@ubc.ca for the current cycle.
Canada·NGOMastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Toronto
Mastercard Foundation
Full financial assistance covering travel to Canada, passport/visa fees, tuition, housing, food stipend, health insurance, and learning materials (per official page).
master
Open·Next: The 2026-27 cycle is closed (deadline was November 3, 2025); page states it is no longer accepting applications for that year. Cycles have historically opened in fall for the following academic year — check the official page for the next open cycle.
In South Africa (2)
South Africa·NGOMastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Pretoria
Mastercard Foundation
Not stated in itemized monetary detail; program includes scholarship funding plus wraparound support (community service/internship components, entrepreneurship development).
bachelormaster
Open·Next: 2027 intake is open per the official page, though the page's own stated dates are inconsistent: it separately states applicants can apply until 30 June 2026, and lists formal Scholars Program deadlines of Undergraduate 31 August 2026 and Postgraduate…
South Africa·NGOMastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Cape Town
Mastercard Foundation
Not stated in itemized monetary detail; described as 'a top-level education' plus mentoring, leadership development, academic/life-skills support, career development, and entrepreneurship training.
bachelormaster
Open·Next: 2027 intake currently open per the official page: Undergraduate deadline 30 September 2026; Postgraduate deadline 31 October 2026.
In Lebanon (1)
In Other (1)
In Rwanda (1)
Rwanda·NGOMastercard Foundation Scholars Program at African Leadership University (ALU)
Mastercard Foundation
Full scholarship ('full-ride') covering full tuition plus additional financial support throughout the program; specific dollar breakdown not stated on the official page.
bachelormaster
Open·Next: No specific deadline date stated on the official program page — check the official 'Apply Now' page for the current intake window.
In United States (1)
United States·NGOMastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UC Berkeley
Mastercard Foundation
Described as 'comprehensive financial, social, and academic support' plus leadership/entrepreneurship training; specific dollar coverage not stated on the official pages fetched.
master
Open·Next: No single fixed deadline; determined by each eligible master's program's own first-round admission deadline. Program states it will recruit Scholars through fall 2028 — check the official page and specific program deadlines each year.
Deadlines coming up
September
Rolling / annual windows
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026-2027
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UC Berkeley
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at African Leadership University (ALU)
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of British Columbia
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Frequently asked questions
Does Mastercard Foundation offer fully funded scholarships?▾
Yes — 3 of Mastercard Foundation's 11 listed scholarships cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026-2027.
What do these scholarships cover?▾
3 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 0 cover tuition in full, and 0 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 8 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: Full Ride.
When are the deadlines?▾
Deadlines cluster around September and June, and 6 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.
Award details are compiled from Mastercard Foundation's own published material and refreshed weekly. Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the funder's site before applying.