Mastercard Scholarship at University of Pretoria 2026/27: Fully Funded Opportunity

The MasterCard Scholarship at University of Pretoria is now open and currently accepting applications from all interested African students.

The University of Pretoria Mastercard Scholarship aims to support indigent but academically sound students with tuition, accommodation, monthly stipends, meals, visa, and airfare ticket fees, to ease their studies at the University of Pretoria.

Through comprehensive support, Scholars receive learning opportunities that equip them with knowledge, skills, and values needed to succeed in the economy, and make positive impacts in their communities.

In this post, the full details, benefits, eligiblity requirements, and the application procedure for the MasterCard Scholarship will be provided.

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MasterCard Scholarship at University of Pretoria Abstract

Scholarship Host: Mastercard Foundation
Category: Scholarships | Study Abroad Scholarships | Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships
Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Monthly Stipends
- Laptop
- Meals
- Visa + Airfare
- Books & Stationery
Eligibility: All Countries
Deadline: September 30, 2026

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MasterCard Scholarship at University of Pretoria Details

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 disabilities in Africa; and internally displaced/refugees.

The MasterCard Scholarship 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.

University of Pretoria Mastercard Scholarship Requirements

To be eligible to apply for The MasterCard Scholarship Program at University of Pretoria, candidates must meet the stated criteria:

Candidates should be citizens from Sub-Saharan African country.
Applicants should come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and demonstrate financial neediness.
They would need to apply and secure admissions for undergraduate or postgraduate courses at UP.
Candidates should demonstrate leadership potential and ought to be involved in a giving back project eg. in a community, at school, church etc
Academic excellence is paramount and students have to maintain a high academic average at all times.
Candidates need to be first time applicants as first year students in the degree programme.

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MasterCard Scholarship at University of Pretoria Benefits

The Program will cover the following throughout the duration of the programme:

Full tuition fees
Accommodation in a UP residence
Meals
Books and printed material
Laptop
A modest monthly stipend
Medical aid (Ingwe only)
Travel costs (one return trip for the duration of the study period)
Cost of one visa application for the duration of the study period.

MasterCard Scholarship at University of Pretoria Programs

Students who apply to the programs at the following faculties are eligible for the scholarship;

Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Faculty of Humanities for entry into the BPolSci (Political Studies or International Studies only)
Faculty of Law (Undergraduates: SADC, Post Graduates: All African Countries)
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology (EBIT)

How To Apply for MasterCard Scholarship at University of Pretoria

To apply for the MasterCard Scholarship at University of Pretoria, interested and qualified applicants should follow the instructions below;

Click on the button below to visit the scholarship page of the University of Pretoria
First, apply for an undergraduate program or a postgraduate degree at the University of Pretoria.
Download and complete the hard copy of the undergraduate application form
Download and complete the hard copy of the postgraduate application form
Submit your application electronically to [email protected]
Your application will undergo a review process, and you will be notified of the outcome afterward.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview

All applications are to be made via the UP’s portal provided using the link below.