University of Pretoria Mastercard Foundation 2024 Scholarship Program for African Students

The University of Pretoria (UP) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation has been offering scholarships for high-achieving African students who studied undergraduate and postgraduate levels since January 2014. The Foundation will be entering into a new phase in January 2024 and it will target academically talented, yet economically disadvantaged young people living with disability in Africa; and internally displaced/refugees; that will contribute to the transformation of the continent through their knowledge, skills, attitudes and values evidenced by their leadership. Community service and internships are essential components of the Program.

The Foundation offers a full scholarship to selected students who have been admitted to study towards a postgraduate degree at UP. Graduates must return to their home countries upon completion of their studies and give back to their communities.

• Table of Content
• About University of Pretoria
• Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program
• Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program Courses
• Requirements for Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Pretoria

The University of Pretoria (UP) was established in 1908 with just four professors and 32 students, in a little house called Kya Rosa. Today, it is one of the largest research universities in South Africa. UP has transformed into a dynamic university community of staff and students who come from a range of diverse backgrounds and cultures showcasing South African and global societies. The University was born from a vision to create a space for quality education and for new ideas to flourish. Over the course of its existence, and through different phases of political power and social change, UP ... continue reading

Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program

Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program

The Foundation offers a full scholarship to selected students who have been admitted to study towards a postgraduate degree at UP.

Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program Courses

• Economics and Management
• Education
• Engineering and Built Environment
• Engineering and Information Science
• Humanities
• Natural sciences

Requirements for Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program Qualification

• Applications are open to Undergraduate, Honours and Masters students that have applied and have been accepted to the University of Pretoria.
• Applicants must exhibit leadership qualities and a commitment to community service through involvement in projects, school activities, or religious organizations, demonstrating a dedication to making a difference.
• Scholars must demonstrate outstanding academic performance, maintaining a high academic average as a critical component of the Program's expectations.
• The program is aimed at African youths facing significant socio-economic challenges, including refugees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and individuals with disabilities, seeking to pursue a higher education.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Step 1: To initiate the application process, download and complete the hard copy of the relevant application form provided below: undergraduate-application-2025.pdf or postgraduate-application-2025.pdf. Ensure that all required supporting documentation is included with your submission.

Step 2: Submit your application electronically to [email protected]. For additional information or inquiries, contact us at +27 (0)12 420 4297 or via email at [email protected]

Step 3: Post-submission, your application will undergo a review process. You will be notified of the outcome afterward. If you do not hear back from us, please assume your application was not successful.

Step 4: Prior to admission into the Program, all eligible candidates will undergo an interview as part of the selection process.

For more details,visit University of Pretoria website