MasterCard University of the Western Cape (UWC) Scholars Program 2025 for African Students

MasterCard University of the Western Cape (UWC) Scholars Program 2025: The University of the Western Cape invites applications for a limited number of master’s degree scholarships from qualifying candidates from South Africa and the African continent who are prepared to register for a full-time master’s degree study in 2025. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline: 30th August, 2024

Tell Me About MasterCard University of the Western Cape (UWC) Scholars Program: The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UWC. Launched in 2012, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a global initiative designed to develop the next generation of transformative leaders by enabling highly talented, service-oriented young people, primarily young Africans, to pursue their higher education and cultivate their leadership potential. The Program is specifically targeted towards young people whose access to higher education is impeded by economic and social barriers. The Program places a particular emphasis on reaching young women, forcibly displaced youth, and young people living with disabilities.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UWC will support academically talented youth from South Africa and other parts of the African continent. For the 2025 Academic Year, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UWC will provide fully-funded opportunities for young scholars from the African continent to study for a master’s degree.

Which Fields are Eligible?

• Humanities & Arts (Applied Linguistics, History, Gender Justice, Migration Studies, Sociology for Development);
• Community & Health Sciences (Public Health);
• Economic & Management Sciences (Development Studies, Information Sciences and Migration Studies);
• Law (Governance and Human Rights);
• Natural Sciences (Biological, Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences).

Type: Master

Who can Apply for MasterCard University of the Western Cape (UWC) Scholars Program? At the time of application, an applicant must satisfy the following three criteria:

1. Be no older than 30 years for the postgraduate master’s degree;
2. Meet the University’s minimum admissions requirements (for program-/discipline-specific information, visit www.uwc.ac.za);
3. Be prepared to begin their first year of registration for full-time master’s degree study in January 2025;

Which Countries are Eligible? African countries

Where will Award be Taken? South Africa

How Many Awards? Limited

What is the Benefit of MasterCard University of the Western Cape (UWC) Scholars Program? For the 2025 Academic Year, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UWC will provide fully-funded opportunities for young scholars from the African continent to study for a master’s degree.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Apply for admission to study at UWC

• Applicants intending to apply to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UWC must first submit an academic application to study at UWC for the 2025 academic year. To apply, please use the following link: admission-and-financial-aid/apply. Take note of the application closing dates for the desired programme /discipline.
• Only applicants who have successfully submitted their academic application and obtained a UWC application number are eligible to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UWC, as a UWC application number is required to complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application form.

Step 2:  Apply to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Once you have successfully submitted your application to study at UWC, apply to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program by completing the online application available via study/partnerships/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program.

Should you experience challenges in submitting your application you may e-mail: ssganda@uwc.ac.za

There are six main sections that will need to be completed in the application form:

• Personal Information
• Academic Information
• Family Information
• Short Narratives
• Community Engagement
• Certification

Please note that no  duplicate applications will be accepted and applications received in duplicate will be automatically disqualified.

The closing date for all applications is Friday, 30 August 2024. Due to the large volumes of applications received, we are unable to give personalized  feedback to applicants. If you do not hear from the university by Friday, 15 November 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please note:

• The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UWC will communicate with applicants through email (preferred) and phone contact. Applicants should ensure that the phone numbers and emails addresses provided are accurate and active in order to receive important information and feedback.
• After the selection process, successful applicants will be invited for a virtual or in-person interview conducted by independent panels.
• Applicants who are found to have provided false information during any stage of the application and selection process will be disqualified. Any attempt to influence the selection process will lead to automatic disqualification.

There are seven main sections that will need to be completed in the application form:

1. Personal Information
2. Scholarship Information
3. Academic Information
4. Family Information
5. Short Narratives
6. Community Engagement
7. Certification

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