University of Cape Town Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme 2027 - Postgraduate at University of Cape Town

About this Opportunity

University of Cape Town Mastercard Foundation postgraduate scholarships for eligible African applicants in the 2027 academic intake.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT provides financial and academic support to talented African applicants facing economic or social barriers. This record concerns postgraduate applicants (postgraduate diploma, honours or taught/coursework master’s). Research-only MSc and PhD programmes are excluded.

Key Details

Opportunity Type:: Scholarship
Location:: Cape Town, South Africa
Education Level:: Bachelor degree
Work Arrangement:: On-site
Funding:: Comprehensive scholarship support; verify covered costs and award terms in UCT programme documentation.
Application Deadline:: 31 Oct 2026
Posted:: 27 Oct 2026

Quick Summary

Scholarship with comprehensive education and student support subject to programme terms. Review award breakdown and an...
Meet academic progression, scholar development and community engagement expectations of the programme.
Professional experience is not a universal eligibility requirement.

Eligibility & Requirements

Citizen of an African country; admission application to eligible UCT taught postgraduate programme; academic excellence, financial barriers, ethical leadership and community impact. Part-time or research-only programmes are excluded.
Demonstrated community service, leadership and interest in a positive social contribution.
Professional experience is not a universal eligibility requirement.

Responsibilities

Meet academic progression, scholar development and community engagement expectations of the programme.

Funding & Benefits

Scholarship with comprehensive education and student support subject to programme terms. Review award breakdown and annual support conditions with UCT.

Programme Eligibility

Academically talented African applicants facing economic or social barriers; must first apply to an eligible programme at UCT.

Programme Details

Covers eligible postgraduate diploma, honours and master’s programmes for 2027 entry; undergraduate cycle is closed.

Consultancy Deliverables

Postgraduate qualification and participation in scholar leadership/community activities.

Awards

Scholarship and scholar-development community support for eligible successful applicants.

Department

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, University of Cape Town

Specialisation

Postgraduate study in Commerce, Engineering/Built Environment, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law or Science

Education Requirements

Eligible postgraduate diploma, honours or coursework master’s at UCT.

Programme Skills

Academic performance, ethical leadership, community service, communication.

Additional Information

Undergraduate application closed 30 September; postgraduate scholarship closes 31 October 2026. Two separate applications are required: UCT admission and scholarship.

How to Apply

Apply separately for admission to an eligible University of Cape Town postgraduate programme and to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Postgraduate scholarship applications close 31 October 2026. Undergraduate intake applications are already closed. Calendar date deadline recorded at 23:59:59 for import; actual cutoff time is not confirmed.

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About the Organization

University of Cape Town is a public research university in South Africa.

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Published: 27 Oct 2026
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University of Cape Town Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme 2027 - Postgraduate