UCT Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — Postgraduate 2027

The University of Cape Town’s Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program supports academically talented young Africans facing financial barriers. The university lists a postgraduate scholarship closing date of 31 October 2026. Academic admission to UCT is a separate prerequisite; candidates must check the relevant faculty’s earlier deadline and permitted programmes before applying.

Who can apply

• Young applicant from sub-Saharan Africa with academic achievement and leadership or service potential.
• Apply for an eligible UCT postgraduate programme and satisfy its academic admission rules.
• Demonstrate the programme’s financial-need and other published selection requirements.

How to apply

1. Check the postgraduate programme’s eligibility and academic deadline and submit the UCT admission application first.
2. Review the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program postgraduate application guidance.
3. Complete the separate scholarship application by 31 October 2026, subject to the current UCT call.

Application status: 2027 postgraduate scholarship applications open; UCT academic admissions have separate earlier deadlines.

Official source: University of Cape Town official information.