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Mastercard Foundation Programme

The prestigious Mastercard Foundation Programme at the University of Cambridge was established in 2022 as a collaboration between the University and the Mastercard Foundation.  Over 500 Scholars from the African continent will be enrolled in the programme between 2023 and 2030 to undertake a wide range of Masters courses. 

The Scholarship programme  would provide bright students from under-represented communities in Africa with a fully funded opportunity to complete their Master's training, develop transformative leadership skills and contribute to climate resilience and sustainable futures in Africa. Ultimately, the mission of the  Mastercard foundation Scholars programme at the University of Cambridge Cambridge  is to contribute to the development of a transformative network of young people, critical to driving sustainable change. 

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Applications for the 2024/2025 academic year are now open.

16 September 2023

Applications for the 2024/2025 academic year are now open. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme at the University of Cambridge is pleased to announce that applications for the 2024/2025 academic year are now open. The programme at the University of Cambridge is designed to provide talented students from Africa with...