Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh (Online Masters and PGDip)
University of Edinburgh · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh (Online Masters and PGDip)
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh (Online Masters and PGDip)
University of Edinburgh · United Kingdom
Who it is for
- African residents and citizens (or refugee status holders) aged 35 or under who have faced significant barriers to education. Part-time online Masters (up to 3 years) or Postgraduate Diploma (up to 2 years) across 12 programmes including International Development, Global Food Security and Nutrition, Climate Change Management, One Health, Global Health and Infectious Diseases, Digital Education and Data Science Technologies. PGDip applicants may exceptionally hold a previous Masters.
Key facts
- Award value
- Tuition + materials
- Covers
- Tuition, Materials
- Funding type
- Tuition only
- Deadline
- Annual cycle: 2026-27 opened 14 October 2025, closed 21 November 2025
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Fields
- Computing, Medicine, Sciences, Social
- Provider
- Mastercard Foundation
Figures as stated by the provider. Confirm the current round on the official page before applying.
Good to know
Study online while living or working in Africa. Part of a program delivering 850 postgraduate scholarships 2023-2030.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 18 July 2026.