MasterCard Foundation Online Learning Scholarship For 2022/23
The Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh will provide 3 years of part-time online Master’s scholarships and 2-year part-time postgraduate Diploma scholarships to students living or working in Africa with great academic and leadership potential but few educational opportunities.
They are recruiting exceptional young people committed to pursuing their studies digitally to apply for an Online Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh. Online studies are an excellent way to earn a qualification, while at the same time continuing to work flexibly and live at home. Online qualifications through the University of Edinburgh are fully equivalent to degrees taught on campus.
Applicants can apply for either:
1.) Online Masters (part-time over 3 years) OR
2.) Online Post-graduate Diploma (part-time over 2 years)
Online Masters
Masters programmes are normally aimed at those who have completed an undergraduate degree and want to develop more specialized knowledge in the same subject or similar career area. The MCF scholarship will cover the full tuition fees, a small study stipend to allow for access to high-quality internet, a laptop, and the opportunity to attend an in-person summer school in Africa. The scholarship is designed to cover three years of part-time online study. On top of financial support, Scholars will participate in activities as part of the wider Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh, including regular online workshops, online coaching, and support. Applicants who already have a postgraduate qualification are not able to apply for this scholarship.
Online Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate diplomas are aimed at those who are considering a potential career change and tend to be more vocational. Candidates with either an undergraduate or Master’s degree from a Sub-Saharan African university are equally able to apply (provided they will graduate from either degree before December 2022). The scholarship will cover the full tuition fees, a small study stipend to allow for access to high-quality internet, a laptop, and, the opportunity to attend an in-person summer school in Africa. The scholarship is designed to cover two years of part-time online study. On top of financial support, Scholars will participate in activities as part of the wider Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh, including regular online workshops, online coaching, and support.
Programmes you can study:
Scholarships are available for the following online postgraduate Programmes only:
- International Development (Masters route only).
- Global Food Security and Nutrition (Masters or Diploma).
- Global Challenges (Masters or Diploma).
- Carbon Management (Masters route only)
- One Health (MasterMaster's or Diploma).
Eligibility Criteria:
You must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply:
- Applicants must qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh for a relevant degree programme listed above. You will generally need to have achieved the equivalent of a UK Second Class (Upper) Bachelor’s (Hons) degree or higher. Find out more about the postgraduate entry requirements for your country.
- Applicants must have graduated from undergraduate study before December 2022 and must have a degree certificate and official, final transcript to upload alongside their application.
- Applicants must be residents and citizens of a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Applicants must be without the financial means to study oversees independently.
- We particularly welcome applications from female scholars, scholars from refugee and displaced backgrounds, and scholars with disabilities.
- Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within their community.
- If applying for the Masters's programme: Applicants should not have previously completed a postgraduate degree and should not be enrolled (or apply to enroll) at a separate university whilst on the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship.
- If applying for the PG diploma: Applicants can either have an undergraduate or Master’s degree from a Sub-Saharan African university (provided they will graduate from either degree before December 2022). If you have a Master’s degree, our admissions team will review your first degree (undergraduate) to meet the postgraduate diploma entry requirement. The MCF team will review your Master’s degree transcripts to confirm the graduation date and location of your University.
- Applicants must be 35 or under on the 1st September 2023.
How to apply
You must qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh. We prefer that applicants apply for this scholarship before applying to the University.
If you believe you meet all the eligibility criteria please apply using the link below.
Apply to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Applications for the 2023 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, for postgraduate degrees only, will open on Thursday 15 December at 10am UK time and will close on Friday 27 January at 5pm UK time.
If you have any queries regarding the Mastercard Foundation Scholarships, please contact them at: mcfsp@ed.ac.uk.
Application Details for 2023
15 December 2022 (10am UK time) Applications open.
13 and 20 January 2023 (4 - 5pm UK time) Application Information Sessions - Register for the session.
27 January 2023 (5pm UK time) Applications close.
10 - 13 April 2023 Online Distance Learners (ODL) Interview shortlisting begins; both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified (Please note references will be requested for applicants invited for an interview).
18 April - 12 May 2023
ODL interviews take place.
Mid-end of May 2023 ODL Interview outcomes will be announced.
June - July 2023 Support provided through admissions processes.
September 2023 Academic program starts.
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