Hello and welcome to all our future leaders and innovators!
We’re so happy you’ve landed on Foniatz.com. We believe that a quality education is the key to unlocking potential and driving positive change. Today, we’re featuring a prestigious scholarship from the UK government dedicated to supporting talented individuals from Commonwealth countries, such as Tanzania.
Mastercard Foundation University of Cambridge Scholarship 2026 for African Students
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge is designed to provide fully-funded opportunities for African students from underrepresented communities. This scholarship is intended for master’s programs and aims to help scholars develop their leadership potential, contributing to climate resilience and sustainability efforts across Africa.
This is more than just financial support; it is an opportunity to join a community of African scholars and alumni who are working to create a sustainable future.
Aim and Benefits of the Scholarship
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides a comprehensive benefits package that covers:
- Course fees.
- A monthly living/maintenance allowance.
- The visa application fee, IHS surcharge, and a return economy ticket from your home country to the UK.
- Additional benefits include a cohort-wide induction program, a termly leadership training module, and support to undertake a 3-6 month placement with a leading African-based organization.
- You’ll also get a monthly living allowance. The program also covers an allowance for a laptop and health cover.
Requirements for Qualification
To be eligible for the scholarship, you must:
- Have a bachelor’s degree.
- Meet the academic entry requirements of your chosen course. Some courses require the equivalent of a UK first-class honors degree, while others require an upper second-class degree.
- Be from and live in an African country, though you can apply if you are temporarily residing outside Africa for study or work.
- Apply for an eligible, full-time master’s course. Excluded courses include the Master of Accountancy (MACC), Business Administration (MBA), Master of Corporate Law (MCL), and Master of Finance (MFIN).
- Demonstrate a commitment to giving back to your community, home country, or Africa, with a focus on sustainability and climate resilience.
How to Apply
To apply, you will need to start a course application through the University of Cambridge’s postgraduate course directory.
- After starting your application, you can opt in for funding.
- If you meet the entry requirements, you will be able to select the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program from the list.
- You’ll also need to submit a scholarship statement focusing on your career/education history, leadership potential, and how you hope to contribute to a sustainable future in Africa.
- Your application must be submitted by your course’s funding deadline, which is typically in early December 2025 or early January 2026.
We wish you the very best of luck with your application. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to a field that is shaping our future. Thank you for visiting Foniatz.com. We hope to see you back here soon for more wonderful opportunities.
Warmly, The Foniatz.com Team
