{"id":18395,"date":"2026-09-22T10:09:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T10:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/?p=18395"},"modified":"2026-09-22T10:09:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T10:09:57","slug":"mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-at-the-university-of-cape-town-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-at-the-university-of-cape-town-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town 2027 is designed to help academically talented young Africans who face significant social and economic barriers to accessing higher education. The programme provides more than tuition assistance, offering comprehensive academic, financial, and developmental support.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18396\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18396\" style=\"width: 1877px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18396\" src=\"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mastercard-Foundation-Scholars-Program-at-the-University-of-Cape-Town-2027.jpg\" alt=\"Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town 2027\" width=\"1877\" height=\"932\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18396\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town 2027<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong><b>About the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The programme is offered by the University of Cape Town (UCT) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>For the 2027 intake, the programme is available to students applying for their first bachelor&#8217;s degree and eligible postgraduate programmes, including certain postgraduate diplomas, honours and master&#8217;s programmes.<\/p>\n<p>UCT states that applicants must first apply for admission to UCT and then submit a separate Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application.<\/p>\n<p>For 2027, the Mastercard Foundation application deadline is September 30, 2026 for undergraduate applicants and October 31, 2026 for eligible postgraduate applicants. UCT&#8217;s undergraduate academic application itself is already closed, while postgraduate applications remain open.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT Benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Successful scholars receive comprehensive support for the duration of their approved programme.<\/p>\n<p>UCT states that support can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuition fees.<\/li>\n<li>Accommodation on UCT campuses.<\/li>\n<li>Living expenses.<\/li>\n<li>A laptop.<\/li>\n<li>Medical aid.<\/li>\n<li>Study visa support where applicable.<\/li>\n<li>Annual travel to and from UCT.<\/li>\n<li>Academic support.<\/li>\n<li>Mentoring.<\/li>\n<li>Leadership development.<\/li>\n<li>Career readiness.<\/li>\n<li>Entrepreneurship development.<\/li>\n<li>Internship opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Community engagement opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Access to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars alumni network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Be from an African country.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate strong academic ability.<\/li>\n<li>Face significant social or economic barriers to accessing higher education.<\/li>\n<li>Be applying for an eligible UCT programme.<\/li>\n<li>Meet the admission requirements of the chosen UCT programme.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to positive community impact.<\/li>\n<li>Be able to meet the specific requirements for the relevant undergraduate or postgraduate programme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>UCT also encourages applications from young women, people living with disabilities, refugees, forcibly displaced young people and others whose access to educational opportunities has been affected by social and economic barriers.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>Documents Needed<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The exact documents depend on the UCT programme you are applying for, but applicants should generally prepare:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Academic certificates.<\/li>\n<li>Academic transcripts\/results.<\/li>\n<li>Proof of identity or citizenship.<\/li>\n<li>Curriculum vitae where required.<\/li>\n<li>Personal statements or essays.<\/li>\n<li>Evidence relating to financial or social circumstances where requested.<\/li>\n<li>Admission documents.<\/li>\n<li>Any additional documents required by the chosen UCT faculty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Applicants should check the specific UCT programme requirements because postgraduate requirements can differ by faculty.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>How to Apply for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>UCT<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a02027<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose an eligible programme at the University of Cape Town.<\/li>\n<li>Check the academic admission requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Submit your academic application to UCT.<\/li>\n<li>If you meet the scholarship requirements, complete the separate Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application.<\/li>\n<li>Upload all required documents.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the scholarship questions carefully.<\/li>\n<li>Submit the application before the applicable deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor your email and application information for further communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>UCT makes it clear that applying for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is not the same as applying for admission to UCT. Applicants should submit the academic application first and then apply to the scholarship programme.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT Official Page<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For more information concerning the scholarship, you can visit their official website with the link below;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uct.ac.za\/mastercardfdn\/apply-mastercard-foundation-scholars-program\"><u>University of Cape Town Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program <\/u><u>&#8211; <\/u><u>Official Application Page<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>FAQs<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><b>Is the scholarship open for 2027? \u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, UCT says applications for the 2027 intake are open.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>What is the undergraduate deadline? \u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Mastercard Foundation application deadline for applicants to a UCT bachelor&#8217;s degree is September 30, 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>What is the postgraduate deadline? \u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For eligible postgraduate diplomas, honours and master&#8217;s programmes, the deadline is October 31, 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Can Nigerian students apply? \u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the programme is open to eligible applicants from African countries, which includes Nigerian applicants.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Does the scholarship cover accommodation? \u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>UCT states that accommodation on its campuses is among the support provided to successful scholars.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Do I need to apply to UCT separately? \u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The UCT academic application and Mastercard Foundation scholarship application are separate.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Can I apply directly for the scholarship without UCT admission? \u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You need to follow UCT&#8217;s academic admission process. 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