Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme at Cambridge – master's 2027/28

University of Cambridge – Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme

Type

Programme

Field

Social impact

Where

Cambridge · In person

When

Course starts Oct 2027

Length

About 12 months

Apply by

Early Dec 2026 or early Jan 2027, depending on course; info webinar Tue 3 Nov 2026, 11:00 UK

Cost

Free to apply; programme aims to cover full tuition and a monthly maintenance allowance

Perks

Full tuition and monthly maintenance allowance (aim)

A funded one-year master's at Cambridge for African students committed to climate resilience and sustainable futures in Africa. Open to: citizens of an African country who live in Africa (or are temporarily abroad for study/work; displaced people and refugees exempt) and meet the course's academic requirements; any full-time one-year master's except MBA, MCL, MFin and MAcc. Next step: apply for your course, which includes the scholarship statement. Catch: the exact deadline is the course deadline.

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