Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Edinburgh: Online Postgraduate Scholarships
Funds African students for part-time online master's degrees or postgraduate diplomas at Edinburgh, covering full tuition and a laptop and internet stipend.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, Professional
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Covers full approved tuition fees and an academic stipend for a laptop and internet, plus an in-person gathering, Climate Leadership Programme activities, a Climate Enterprise School, a dedicated Online Coordinator, disability support and transitions support.
Eligible applicants
African citizens, part-time online master's or diploma
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Overview
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Edinburgh: Online Postgraduate Scholarships is offered by University of Edinburgh for Master’s, Professional study in United Kingdom. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Laptop and internet stipend
Included
Living stipend
Not specified
Travel
Not specified
Covers full approved tuition fees and an academic stipend for a laptop and internet, plus an in-person gathering, Climate Leadership Programme activities, a Climate Enterprise School, a dedicated Online Coordinator, disability support and transitions support. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizen and resident of an African country, or refugee status in an African country.
- International eligibility
- Applicants must attend a mandatory information session (15-24 September 2026) and submit an Applicant Declaration Form first; the form may close early once a limit is reached.
- AgeRequired
- 35 or under; for 2027/28 born on or after 1 January 1992.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Roughly UK 2:1 Bachelor's (Hons) or higher to qualify for admission; significant barriers to education, a leadership and community service record, and climate-crisis experience or ambition.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- Not stated on the pages read; see degree finder entry requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Applicants must show significant barriers to education (social, financial, personal, practical or health-related).
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
Applicants must be citizens and residents of an African country, or hold refugee status there, and meet Edinburgh's academic admission requirements. Master's applicants cannot hold a postgraduate qualification. Diploma applicants may hold an undergraduate or master's degree from an African university, provided they graduate by the deadline. Scholarships exist only for the listed online programmes, such as International Development, Climate Change Management, Data Science Technologies and One Health.
Applicant profile
- African citizens, part-time online master's or diploma
Study route
- Master’s, Professional study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Applicants must be citizens and residents of an African country, or hold refugee status there, and meet Edinburgh's academic admission requirements. Master's applicants cannot hold a postgraduate qualification. Diploma applicants may hold an undergraduate or master's degree from an African university, provided they graduate by the deadline. Scholarships exist only for the listed online programmes, such as International Development, Climate Change Management, Data Science Technologies and One Health.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Degree certificate
- Official final transcript
- Short essay answers
How to apply
- 1
Attend the mandatory information session
- 2
Complete the Applicant Declaration Form
- 3
Submit the Postgraduate Assessment and Scholarship Main Application by 19 November 2026
- 4
Attend an interview if shortlisted
Application timeline
Application cycle
2027/28 cycle (UK time): information session 15-24 September 2026; Applicant Declaration Form deadline 26 October 2026 5pm (another page gives 19 October); main application closes 19 November 2026 5pm; interviews February-March 2027; programmes start September 2027.
The listed deadline is November 19, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Edinburgh
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is November 19, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.