Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
The University of Pretoria (UP) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation has been offering scholarships for high-achieving African students who study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels since January 2014. The Foundation will entered a new phase in January 2024, and it targets academically talented young people facing economic and social barriers, inclusive of those living with disability in Africa and those who are internally displaced/refugees that will contribute to the transformation of the continent through their knowledge, skills, attitudes and values evidenced by their leadership. Community service and internships are essential components of the programme. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program offers a full scholarship to selected students who have been admitted to study towards a postgraduate degree at UP. Graduates must return to their home countries upon completion of their studies and give back to their communities.
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A candidate should meet the next standards with the intention to be thought of for Mastercard Foundation Scholarships: The UP Scholarship is open to candidates from Africa. Applications are welcome from candidates searching for an undergraduate and postgraduate diploma. A candidate should have expertise in neighborhood service and management. Candidates are additionally anticipated to take care of a excessive tutorial common all through their tutorial careers. Candidates should exhibit monetary want and come from economically deprived backgrounds.
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