Grant opportunity
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh 2027-2028
Postgraduate scholarships for African students combining graduate study, leadership development and a network focused on sustainable change.
- Funder
- University of Edinburgh and Mastercard Foundation
- Main scholarship applications close 19 November 2026 at 17:00 UK time
- Main scholarship applications close 19 November 2026 at 17:00 UK time: Nov 19, 2026
- Award
- Comprehensive postgraduate scholarship support for selected on-campus and online scholars
- Applicant
- Eligible African applicants invited after completing the required declaration and information-session steps, applying for approved on-campus or online postgraduate programmes.
- Discipline
- Postgraduate Education and Leadership
- Region
- Africa / United Kingdom and online
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The programme supports the 2027-2028 intake across eligible University of Edinburgh on-campus and online postgraduate routes.
Who can apply
Applicants must satisfy the Mastercard Foundation programme criteria, follow the mandatory preliminary steps and meet the relevant University programme admission requirements.
What it supports
- Postgraduate education
- Leadership development
- African scholars
- On-campus and online study
Funding and duration
- Comprehensive scholarship support under the official programme terms
Main scholarship applications close 19 November 2026 at 17:00 UK time
Main scholarship applications close 19 November 2026 at 17:00 UK time: Nov 19, 2026
How to apply
Follow the official staged timeline, complete the required declaration and submit both the postgraduate assessment and scholarship forms by the deadline.
Call details
Source-based overview
The application process opened in October 2026 after mandatory information sessions; final decisions are expected by March 2027.
Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the Mastercard Foundation programme criteria, follow the mandatory preliminary steps and meet the relevant University programme admission requirements.
Funding and benefits
Comprehensive scholarship support under the official programme terms
Themes and supported activities
Postgraduate education
Leadership development
African scholars
On-campus and online study
Deadline and timeline
Main scholarship applications close 19 November 2026 at 17:00 UK time: Main scholarship applications close 19 November 2026 at 17:00 UK time: Nov 19, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Follow the official staged timeline, complete the required declaration and submit both the postgraduate assessment and scholarship forms by the deadline.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.