Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program · University of Cambridge
Bourse Mastercard Foundation à l'Université de Cambridge, master
This scholarship has not been translated into English yet. The facts below are still accurate. Read the French version
- Level Master's
- Funding Fully funded
- Language Anglais
- Verified on 26 September 2026
See the sources
- Applications now open for 2027/2028 : page officiellePrimary source
This program supports talented young Africans pursuing a master's degree at the University of Cambridge by covering full tuition costs and providing a monthly maintenance allowance to ensure students thrive throughout their academic and leadership journey. Deadline to be confirmed.
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How to apply
Check the blocking conditions before preparing your application.
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Deadlines
| Intake | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027/2028 | Non spécifiée dans l'annonce, se référer au portail Postgraduate Study de Cambridge. | Open |
Conditions
Blocking requirements
Exclusion de certains masters
Assets
Engagement pour l'impact
Watch points
Candidature intégrée
What is actually funded
- Tuition
- Allocation de subsistance mensuelle
Countries covered
African applicants seeking a one year full time master's degree at Cambridge, subject to program exclusions and ordinary residence in Africa.. The extracted data indicates an Africa wide eligibility scope, but does not resolve a country by country list. It does, however, state a residence requirement in an African country, with exceptions for temporary study or work abroad and for certain refugee or internally displaced statuses. If you are African but permanently based outside the continent, this point should be confirmed before you apply.
Application pathway
A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.
- 01
Check the conditions
Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.
- 02
Prepare the documents
Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.
- 03
Submit on the official site
Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.
- 04
Track the cycle
Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.
Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Scholarship statementTexte couvrant l'historique académique/professionnel, le potentiel de leadership, l'impact attendu de la bourse et la contribution aux futurs durables en Afrique.
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What we verified
Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.
Ouverture des candidatures 2027/2028
Method: Annonce officielle sur le site du programme
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