About the Provider
The Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program, in partnership with the University of Edinburgh, invites applications for the 2026/27 academic year. This program seeks to develop a community of skilled, entrepreneurial, and compassionate leaders from across Africa who are committed to driving sustainable change in response to the climate crisis.
Through this initiative, talented young Africans will gain access to world-class, sustainability-focused postgraduate education, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to promote sustainable transitions and make lasting impact in their communities.
Focus Areas
The program supports postgraduate study in areas that align with sustainability and development goals.
Available Scholarships
On-Campus Master’s Programmes
- Africa & International Development
- Climate Change Finance & Investment
- Data, Inequality & Society
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Environment & Development
- Environmental Sustainability
- Food Security
- Operational Research
- Planetary Health
- Sustainable Energy Systems
Online Distance Learning Programmes
- Biodiversity, Wildlife & Ecosystem Health (Masters or Diploma)
- Climate Change Management (Masters route only)
- Data-Driven Breeding & Genetics (Masters or Diploma)
- Data Science Technologies (Masters route only)
- Digital Education (Masters or Diploma)
- Global Challenges (Masters or Diploma)
- Global Food Security & Nutrition (Masters or Diploma)
- Global Health & Infectious Diseases (Masters or Diploma)
- International Development (Masters route only)
- One Health (Masters or Diploma)
- Social Justice & Community Action (Masters or Diploma)
Eligibility Requirements
Applications are especially encouraged from:
- Young women
- Young people with disabilities
- Young people with refugee or displaced status
Note: Applicants should first apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Only those who receive a scholarship offer should then apply for their degree programme at the University of Edinburgh.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition coverage
- Living expenses
- Accommodation (for on-campus programs)
- Learning materials and access to academic resources
- Mentorship and leadership development support
How to Apply
Interested applicants should click the APPLY NOW button to apply: