Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Cape Town – Postgraduate
Mastercard Foundation scholarships for honours, coursework master's and health sciences diplomas at the University of Cape Town for African students facing financial barriers.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
South Africa
Funding
Comprehensive scholarship plus mentoring, leadership, academic and career support
Eligible applicants
African citizens with financial need
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Overview
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Cape Town – Postgraduate is offered by University of Cape Town / Mastercard Foundation for Master’s study in South Africa. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Comprehensive scholarship plus mentoring, leadership, academic and career support
Included
Exact coverage and exclusions depend on the current official call
May be included
Comprehensive scholarship plus mentoring, leadership, academic and career 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
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens of an African country, including South Africa.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of an African country.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Limited ability to pay for higher education
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- South Africa
Official eligibility summary
Citizens of any African country facing significant social and economic barriers, applying for full-time taught postgraduate study at UCT (not research degrees).
Applicant profile
- African citizens with financial need
Study route
- Master’s study in South Africa
Current-cycle criteria
- Citizens of any African country facing significant social and economic barriers, applying for full-time taught postgraduate study at UCT (not research degrees).
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
- Official application form or online application
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Apply to UCT online.
- 2
Submit the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application by October 31, 2026.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Postgraduate applications for 2027 close on October 31, 2026.
The listed deadline is October 31, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Cape Town / Mastercard Foundation
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 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 October 31, 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.