We aim to offer our Mastercard Foundation Scholars a stimulating and engaging experience in a vibrant and interdisciplinary community that is committed to transformative change.
Every scholar will benefit from the highest calibre of academic training in their specific discipline, including mentorship support. This will enable them to make the connection between their course of study and the broad action and research agenda, contributing to the overall goal of climate resilience and sustainability in Africa and the world at large.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program covers:
- Course fee
- A monthly living / maintenance allowance
- Visa application fee, IHS surcharge and an economy return ticket from the student’s home country to the United Kingdom
In addition, Scholars will benefit from:
- A cohort-wide induction programme before the start of the academic year
- Termly leadership training module, which support scholars in thinking about sustainable leadership, and developing collaborative leadership qualities needed to build cross-sector solutions for sustainable development
- Support to take up a 3-6-month placement in a leading Africa-based organisation
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars will be able to join both the Cambridge University Alumni group and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program alumni group, where they can continue to draw on and contribute to the community of African scholars
Please note that due to the change in the UK Home Office rules from January 2024, spouses and children of students on one-year taught master's programmes are not eligible to apply for dependant visas.
