The Mastercard Foundation Invites the International Students to Apply for Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation Scholarship for the Academic year 2026 to study in UK.
Mastercard Foundation scholarship for African students is partnered with the University of Edinburgh in order to bring great leadership and academic program for postgraduate degree-seeking students. This scholarship program in the UK will facilitate transformative leadership qualities in the candidates. Up till now, this program has supported the leadership and educational development of more than 30,000 young people by committing over $700 million.
University of Edinburgh was founded in 1582 is a Research University in Europe. It is the Sixth Oldest University. According to QS World University Rankings, it is ranked at 20th in the world.
- Host Country: UK
- Host University: University of Edinburgh
- Funded By:Mastercard Foundation
- Study Level: Master Degree
- Eligibility: International Students
- Deadline: 14 November 2025
List of Study Fields Covered:
- MSc Food Security
- MSc Finance, Technology, and Policy
- MSc Africa and International Development
- MSc Global Health Policy
- MSc Sustainable Energy Systems
- MSc Design Informatics
- MA Design for Change
- MSc Environment and Development
- MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Benefits of Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation Scholarship
The selected students they will be sponsored in the following Expenses Criteria
- Full Tuition Fee will be given.
- Expenses for accommodation will be covered
- Maintenance will be provided.
- Students will be encouraged to participate in work-based placements and mentorship activities.
Eligibility Criteria for Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2026
- Candidates belonging from the Sub-Saharan Africa region can apply.
- Candidates seeking a postgraduate degree can apply.
- A candidate must be a bachelor’s degree holder no later than September 2026.
- The applicant must have community service and leadership experience.
- An applicant must represent his economic and financial circumstances for pursuing education outside his home country.
- The applicant should be able to qualify for admission academically in his degree of interest.
- An applicant should not be enrolled in any other postgraduate degree on scholarship previously.
Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2026 Application Timeline
Application timelines for the 2026/27 on-campus and online postgraduate scholarship with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Edinburgh. [Apply: Fully Funded Australia National University (ANU) Scholarships 2026 ]
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 14 October 2025 | Applications open |
| 14 November 2025, 5pm | All applicants must have completed the first stage of the application – the Declaration and Eligibility Assessment. The SM Apply system will not permit new applications after 14 November, 5pm. |
| 21 November 2025 | Applications close |
| End-November 2025 – January 2026 | University committees assess all submitted eligible applications |
| Early February 2026 | All applicants are notified on the outcome of their applications |
How to apply for Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation Scholarship?
Apply Here: https://global.ed.ac.uk/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program/apply-for-a-scholarship/application-timelines
On-campus postgraduate scholarships Apply here :
Online postgraduate scholarships Apply Here
Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Contact Details
Get in touch with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program team at the University of Edinburgh.
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The team can be reached by e-mail: mcfsp@ed.ac.uk
