The Mastercard Foundation Masters Scholarship Programme at the University of Edinburgh for Postgraduate Students will provide 3-year part-time online Masters scholarships and 2-year part-time postgraduate scholarships to students living or working in Africa with high academic and leadership potential but limited educational opportunities.

The University welcomes young people committed to pursuing their studies digitally to apply for an Online Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh. Online study is an excellent way to obtain a qualification while continuing to work flexibly and live from home. Online qualifications through the University of Edinburgh are fully equivalent to degrees taught on campus.

Candidates can apply for either of the two:

• Online Master's degree (part-time for 3 years)
  Master's degree programs are typically designed for those who have completed a bachelor's degree and wish to develop more specialized knowledge in the same subject or a similar career field.
• Online Postgraduate Diploma (part-time for 2 years)
  Postgraduate diplomas are intended for those considering a potential career change and tend to be more vocational. Applicants with a bachelor's or master's degree from a university in Sub-Saharan Africa may also apply (provided they graduate before December 2022).

Available courses
Scholarships are available only for the following online postgraduate programs:

• International Development
• Global Food and Nutritional Security (Master's or Diploma)
• Global Challenges (Master's or Diploma)
• Carbon Management
• A Health (Master's or Diploma)

Eligibility for Scholarships
You must meet the eligibility criteria to apply:

• Applicants must be academically qualified for admission to the University of Edinburgh for a relevant undergraduate program as indicated above. Generally, they should have obtained the equivalent of a UK Second Class (Upper) Bachelor's degree (Hons) or higher. Learn more about postgraduate entry requirements for your country.
• Applicants must have completed their undergraduate studies before December 2022 and must possess a graduation certificate and an official, final transcript to upload with their application.
• Candidates must be residents and citizens of a sub-Saharan African country.
• Candidates must lack the financial means to study independently.
• We particularly welcome applications from female academics, academics of refugee and displaced person origin, and academics with disabilities.
• Candidates must demonstrate a history of leadership and service within their community.
• If applying for the master's program: Applicants must not have previously completed a postgraduate course and must not be enrolled (or applying for enrollment) in a separate university while on the Mastercard Foundation scholarship.
• If applying for the PG degree: Applicants may hold a bachelor's or master's degree from a university in Sub-Saharan Africa (provided they graduate from either degree before December 2022). If you hold a master's degree, our admissions team will review your first degree (bachelor's) to ensure it meets the entry requirement for the postgraduate degree. The MCF team will review your master's transcripts to confirm your graduation date and university location.
• Candidates must be 35 years of age or younger on September 1, 2023.

Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship will cover:

• Full tuition fees,
• A small scholarship to enable access to high-quality internet.
• A laptop computer
• The opportunity to attend an in-person summer school in Africa.

Application process
Interested candidates should check the official website for the appropriate application procedures. Visit the official announcements page. For more details. To start your application, click here. here.