The University of Edinburgh and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program invite applications for the Sustainability Scholarships for African Students in the UK for the 2023/24 academic session.
The scholarships will offer an array of postgraduate learning opportunities. It will equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and networks to promote sustainable changes throughout Africa. Postgraduate students will be recruited from across the continent with 266 studying full-time in-person and 534 studying part-time online, all contributing to fostering sustainable ecosystems.
The Scholars Program will consist of three elements:
- full scholarships for sustainability-themed postgraduate taught courses at the University of Edinburgh;
- a digital education network to support African higher education institutions to develop online degree offerings; and
- the establishment of a collaborative doctoral training centre with the University of the Witwatersrand.
Worth of Award
- The Program provides financial, social, and academic support to Mastercard Scholars.
- Financial support includes, but is not limited to, tuition fees, accommodation, books, and other scholastic materials.
Eligibility
The programme will focus on offering opportunities to women, displaced peoples and learners with disabilities.
How to Apply
Apply online via the official website.
Deadline: Applications for the Sustainability Scholarships for African Students are ongoing.