Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2019/2020 (MCFSP) University of Pretoria For Undergraduate & Postgraduate To Study in Cape Town (Fully Funded)

Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2019/2020 (MCFSP) University of Pretoria For Undergraduate & Postgraduate To Study in Cape Town (Fully Funded)

The University of Pretoria (UP) in conjunction with the Mastercard Foundation (MCF) is currently offering scholarships for high achieving African students interested in studying at postgraduate levels, commencing in January 2020.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) targets academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Africa who will contribute to the transformation of the continent through their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values evidenced by their leadership. Community service and internships are essential components of the Program. The MCFSP offers a full scholarship to selected students who have been provisionally admitted to study towards a postgraduate degree at UP. Graduates must return to their home countries on completion of their studies and give back to their communities.

Benefits:

If your application is successful, the Program will cover the following:

• Full tuition fees
• Accommodation and meals in a UP residence or UP-accredited accommodation
• A modest monthly stipend
• Textbooks and printed material
• Medical aid cover for the duration of the study
• VISA costs
• Reasonable travel costs (including flight ticket) to and from your home
• Leadership development opportunities
• Academic advising and counseling support

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Instructions

• To apply for the scholarship, you MUST have been admitted into a degree at UP. You will need your student number to complete the MCFSP application, which must be accompanied by your academic records and other supporting documents as outlined in the application form.
• Be sure to include documents that support what your family, guardian or foster parents can afford to pay. Examples of such documentation include bank
  statements, pay slips and loan documents.
• Only students admitted to full-time study at UP will be considered for the scholarship.
• Only prospective students who cannot afford to pay the full fees are eligible to apply. Do not apply for funding if you or your parents, guardian or foster parents can provide the total tuition fees.
• All the information provided must be accurate and correct. Any falsification of
  information on the application form may result in disqualification from consideration for a scholarship.

POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARS

• Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
• Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities for entry into the Honours or Masters (Political Studies or International Studies only)
• Faculty of Engineering – continuing students are eligible to apply.

How To Apply University of Pretoria MasterCard Scholarship 2019

Step 1

You may apply online at www.up.ac.za/apply.

To use the online Application system, you will need Internet access and an email address that you can access regularly. As soon as you submit your online application, a student number (EMPLID) will be sent to this email address as confirmation of receipt.

Alternatively, you can submit a hard copy of your application form to the following address:

University of Pretoria

Student Service Centre

Hatfield

Pretoria 0028

South Africa

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Step 2

, and you will be informed of the outcome.

Postgraduate applicants are required to have their certificate verified by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Please visit www.saqa.org.za

Step 3

Download application forms for the MCFSP from www.up.ac.za/mcfsp.

Application inquiries can be directed to:

mcfsp@up.ac.za

Tel: 012 420 4297

For More Information: Visit University of Pretoria MasterCard Scholarship website

Deadline: 17 September 2019