Application Deadline: June 30th 2019
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has
partnered with the Mastercard Foundation in its global Scholars’
Program: an educational initiative that provides academically talented
young people from economically disadvantaged communities in Africa with
access to quality university education.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT provides full-cost
scholarships to young Africans who are first-time undergraduate or
postgraduate (honours and master’s) degree-seeking applicants. The
scholarships ensure a premium educational package that will produce
graduates whose qualifications are internationally recognised and
locally applicable, and whose transition into the workforce is
underpinned by values of engaged citizenship and social justice.
These scholarships cover the full period of study and are renewable
annually subject to satisfactory performance and participation in the
activities and opportunities offered by the programme. Successful
candidates will be required to commit themselves to returning to their
home countries and to invest their gained skills and education in their
country’s social and economic growth.
Selection criteria:
- Academically talented – value learning and are driven to complete their education.
- Economically disadvantaged – facing significant financial barriers to completing their education.
- Committed to giving back – investing in their communities, using the skills and knowledge that they have acquired.
- Future leaders – committed to embracing ethical leadership and making a positive change in their home communities.
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The scholarship includes:
- Comprehensive financial assistance with visa applications, travel, tuition, living expenses, medical aid and accommodation.
- A relevant and recognised education through academic curricula aimed at producing graduates whose qualifications are internationally recognised and locally applicable.
- Academic and peer mentor support – to ensure that each Scholar successfully progresses academically.
- An array of cultural and transition support and training aimed at academic and professional enrichment and assisting in the challenges facing university going students.
- Career and internship opportunities in Africa, service learning, experiential learning – career guidance and support for transition to further study or the workforce.
- Leadership development and training.
- Alumni networks for further support.
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MODE OF APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE
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For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the University of Cape Town MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2019/2020
1 comment:
I'm real interest on your program offered and also indeed u a help for scholar ship.thanks
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