The University of Cape Town Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027 supports academically talented African students facing social and economic barriers with comprehensive funding for undergraduate or eligible postgraduate study in South Africa.
It includes tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and extensive development support.
UCT Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027 Benefits
- Full tuition coverage
- Accommodation and living expenses
- Leadership development and mentoring
- Academic and life skills support
- Career development and entrepreneurship training
- Community engagement opportunities
Eligibility
- Citizen of an African country, including South Africa
- Applying for first bachelor’s degree, or eligible postgraduate diploma (Health Sciences), honours, or coursework master’s at UCT
- Demonstrate academic talent and commitment to excellence
- Face significant social and economic barriers
- Show potential for transformative and ethical leadership
- Committed to serving communities
How to Apply
First apply for admission to an eligible programme at UCT via applyonline.uct.ac.za. Then submit the separate Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application at uct.ac.za/mastercardfdn.
Important dates:
- Bachelor’s Mastercard application deadline: 30 September 2026 (undergraduate applications to UCT now closed)
- Postgraduate (eligible diploma, honours, master’s) deadline: 31 October 2026
Only those who receive an offer of admission to UCT are eligible for the scholarship.
Official page: UCT Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Verify all details on the official UCT site before applying.
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