Location: United Kingdom (Online)
Program: Postgraduate – Masters
Eligibility: African Students
Duration: 2 – 3 years
Deadline: November 21, 2025
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The University of Edinburgh Online Mastercard Scholarship is a prestigious program offered by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program in partnership with the University of Edinburgh to support exceptional students living or working in Africa who wish to pursue advanced postgraduate studies online. It provides talented graduates who have overcome barriers to education with the opportunity to further their academic and professional development while remaining in their local context and continuing to work or stay close to their families. The program is designed to recruit exceptional young people with great academic and leadership experience who are diligently committed to pursuing their studies at one of the world’s most prestigious universities.
The University of Edinburgh was founded in 1583 by the Town Council and stands as the sixth oldest university in the UK and the oldest civic foundation in the English-speaking world. Following the Scottish Enlightenment of the 18th century, the University was positioned at the forefront of academia and critical thinking. From a small city college in the sixteenth century, Edinburgh has grown to become one of the world’s greatest centres of scholarship, research, and learning, renowned for its academic excellence, innovative research, and commitment to addressing global challenges including the climate crisis.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Full tuition fee coverage for the entire duration of study
- Academic stipend for access to high-quality internet
- Laptop provided to support online studies
- In-person gathering opportunity to connect with fellow scholars
- Participation in climate leadership programme including regular online workshops
- Online coaching and support throughout your studies
- Dedicated Online Coordinator for personalized guidance
- Additional support for scholars with disabilities based on assessment of needs
- Opportunity to study while working and staying in your local context
- Access to one of the world’s most prestigious universities
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh for a relevant degree programme (generally need equivalent of UK Second Class Upper Bachelor’s Honours degree or higher)
- Be residents and citizens or hold refugee status in a Sub-Saharan African country
- Have faced significant barriers to education (social, financial, personal, practical, or health-related)
- Have graduated from undergraduate study by September 2026 with degree certificate and official transcript
- Be 35 years old or under as of September 1, 2026
- Demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within their community
- Demonstrate experience or ambition in making meaningful impact in addressing the climate crisis
- For Masters applicants: Should not have previously completed a postgraduate degree
- For Diploma applicants: Can have either an undergraduate or Master’s degree from a Sub-Saharan African university
- Should not be enrolled (or apply to enroll) at a separate university whilst on the scholarship
- Female scholars, scholars from refugee and displaced backgrounds, and scholars with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
The selection process will consider the applicant’s academic qualifications and performance, including academic achievements, fulfillment of postgraduate entry requirements, and demonstrated capability for advanced study at a prestigious institution. It will also evaluate barriers overcome and resilience, such as significant social, financial, personal, practical, or health-related challenges faced in pursuit of education and career, along with the determination shown to succeed despite them. Furthermore, leadership and community service will be assessed through evidence of leadership roles, community involvement, and a commitment to creating positive change.
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