University of Edinburgh : Mastercard Foundation undergraduate scholarships for African students (Fully funded)

The Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh will provide 80 undergraduate scholarships to students from Africa with great academic and leadership potential but few educational opportunities.

30 scholarships are available for the 2019/2020 academic year which will cover the full tuition fees and expenses for accommodation and maintenance.

On top of financial support, Scholars will participate in activities as part of the wider Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh including a series of summer schools, project-based placements, mentorship, and activities during each academic year.

2019/20 applications

Applications for 2019 entry to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh are now open, and will remain open until 12pm GMT on Friday 30 November 2018.

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Eligibility Criteria

For undergraduate entry, applicants must qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh in any course except Medicine and Vet Medicine
- You need to have achieved your school leaving qualifications in the last three years prior to entry date, for 2019 entry that is from 2016 onwards
Applicants must be a resident and citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country
Applicants should not have completed an undergraduate degree previously
Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within their community, and;
Applicants are able to present economic circumstances which show they lack financial means to pursue higher education in their home country or elsewhere

Application to the scholarship and the University of Edinburgh

If you are only applying for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh and you aren’t applying to any other UK university, please apply directly the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Edinburgh, and do not make an application via UCAS.