Fully Funded Scholarships Sponsored by Master Card Foundation , 2025 - 2026


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The Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa and in Indigenous communities in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work.

MSc-HPE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026

MSc-HPE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026

...a fully funded MSc in Health Professions Education designed to train future health educators and leaders across Africa.

28 October, 2025 Deadline: 30 Nov, 2025


University of Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2026

University of Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2026

Fully funded postgraduate programs with tuition, accommodation, travel, stipend, and climate leadership training for African students. Deadline: November 14, 2025.

14 October, 2025 Deadline: 14 Nov, 2025


Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU Rwanda 2026

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU Rwanda 2026

(ASU) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026 for young Africans (Fully Funded) ... Must reside in Rwanda for the program duration.

11 October, 2025 Deadline: 02 Nov, 2025


MasterCard Foundation Scholarships at University of Toronto 2026

MasterCard Foundation Scholarships at University of Toronto 2026

Apply for the Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Scholarships 2026–2027 at the University of Toronto. Fully funded for Sub-Saharan African students with leadership and service commitment.

12 September, 2025 Deadline: 10 Oct, 2025


The University of Cambridge Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme 2026/2027

The University of Cambridge Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme 2026/2027

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge enables talented young Africans to pursue a master's degree and grow their leadership ...

11 September, 2025 No deadline specified


Mastercard Foundation Internship For Africans 2026

Mastercard Foundation Internship For Africans 2026

Mastercard Internship 2026 Requirements: · Be eligible to work in one of the seven African countries in which the Mastercard Foundation operates.

03 September, 2025 Deadline: 07 Sep, 2025


University of British Columbia Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2026

University of British Columbia Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2026

University Of British Columbia UBC MasterCard Scholarship offers fully funded Master's scholarships to students from Africa to study in Canada.

30 August, 2025 Deadline: 12 Sep, 2025


Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholarship at University of Oxford

Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholarship at University of Oxford

The Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholarships cover course fees and a grant for living costs for taught postgraduate students at the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend ...

01 August, 2025 Deadline: 07 Jan, 2026


Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program At African Leadership University 2026

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program At African Leadership University 2026

Apply for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program At African Leadership University. Aimed at enabling the most promising young leaders from across Africa to access

15 July, 2025 Deadline: 01 Nov, 2025


Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026 at the University of the Western Cape

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026 at the University of the Western Cape

Apply for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program. The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is an implementing partner of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars

18 June, 2025 Deadline: 31 Aug, 2025


2025 Mastercard Foundation African STARS MSc Fellowship to Study in South Africa

2025 Mastercard Foundation African STARS MSc Fellowship to Study in South Africa

Are you searching for Mastercard Foundation Masters scholarship . This page contains Mastercard Foundation Masters scholarship application form, requirements, benefits and application deadline. Apply now

12 June, 2025 Deadline: 26 Jun, 2025


Scholarships For Masters Undergraduate Ph.D Fellowship Internship Scholarship Tips  Mastercard Foundation Graduate Scholars Program at Arizona State University 2025

Scholarships For Masters Undergraduate Ph.D Fellowship Internship Scholarship Tips Mastercard Foundation Graduate Scholars Program at Arizona State University 2025

Apply for the MasterCard Foundation Graduate Scholars Program. The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Arizona State University, is offering scholarships for

02 May, 2025 Deadline: 01 Jun, 2025


MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Pretoria 2025

MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Pretoria 2025

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Pretoria offers fully funded undergraduate and postgraduate (Masters) scholarships for African men and women to study in South Africa, with applications open via email and the university's online portal until June 30, 2025.

08 April, 2025 Deadline: 30 Jun, 2025


University of Gondar Mastercard Graduate Scholarship 2025/2026

University of Gondar Mastercard Graduate Scholarship 2025/2026

Fully funded Master's scholarship at the University of Gondar for East African students, under the Mastercard Foundation Graduate Scholars Program. Open to youth with disabilities, women with financial challenges, and academically outstanding candidates.

05 April, 2025 Deadline: 30 Jun, 2025


Amref International University Learning for Life Scholarship 2025

Amref International University Learning for Life Scholarship 2025

Amref International University (AMIU) in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, under the Learning for Life (L4L) programme, invites suitable candidates to apply for any of AMIU's three listed postgraduate degree Programmes at the institution’s School of Public Health.

01 April, 2025 Deadline: 04 Apr, 2025



Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about , applications, and more.

What is a Fully-Funded Scholarship?

A fully funded scholarship covers the total cost of attending an educational institution. This includes tuition, accommodation, living expenses, books, and travel. A fully funded scholarship helps students to study without any academic costs.

Instances of fully funded scholarships include government initiatives like the Fulbright Program (USA) and Chevening Scholarships (UK). Additionally, there are specific awards from universities, such as the Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

Students can locate these opportunities by searching for scholarships based on country, including the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia. They can also look for scholarships according to the level of study. This is to cover undergraduate, master's, postgraduate, postdoctoral, and PhD degrees, and many more.

A fully-funded scholarship is a program that assists students financially. It fully covers all costs associated with studying abroad, including tuition fees, accommodation, a monthly stipend, health insurance, travel expenses, and many more.

Examples of Fully-Funded Scholarships

Government Scholarships:

Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA): Designed for international students seeking master's or doctoral qualifications.

Chevening Scholarships (UK) is a UK government initiative intended for master's degree programs. It is awarded to candidates who have demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Switzerland) are provided by the Swiss government for different educational levels.

Australia Awards Scholarships (Australia) focuses on postgraduate education in Australia. It encourages leadership qualities.

University-Based Scholarships:

It is a Scholarship Available for postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge.

ETH Zurich Excellence Master's Scholarships (Switzerland) support students pursuing master's programs at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.

How to Find Fully-Funded Scholarships:

You can start searching by Country:

or Explore scholarship opportunities provided by governments or educational institutions in your desired study. e.g., the USA, UK, Canada, or Switzerland.

Another way is to search by Study Level. These will help you narrow your search according to undergraduate, master's, or doctoral programs.

Finally, you can use Scholarship Databases to

Leverage resources like ScholarshipLit, International Scholarships, or Scholars4Dev to discover and apply for available opportunities.

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