United KingdomMaster90 days leftCheck Scholarship LinkUniversity of Cambridge Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027/28
ForsaEduforsaedu.comOpportunity Overview
A fully funded scholarship from the University of Cambridge and the Mastercard Foundation for a one-year full-time master's, for outstanding African students including Sudanese nationals; refugees and internally displaced people are exempt from the residence rule. It covers course fees, a monthly living allowance, a return flight, the student visa and the Immigration Health Surcharge, plus leadership development and mentoring. Apply through the graduate application by your course's funding deadline (8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027, 23:59 GMT, depending on the course).
Funding Benefits & Coverage
5 BenefitsFull Tuition Fees
Covers the full University course fees for the eligible master's program.
Living Allowance
Provides a monthly maintenance allowance for living costs in Cambridge.
Return Flight
Covers a return economy flight ticket from the scholar's home country.
Visa and Health Surcharge
Covers student visa application costs and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Study Costs & Laptop
Provides a laptop and other key programme-supported study costs.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
5 CriteriaRequired Documents
4 DocsAnswer the Mastercard Foundation questions in the Applicant Portal
On your commitment to sustainable futures for Africa
Master's courses only, if not applied automatically
Transcripts, references and English test as required by the course
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.
Yes, an official English proficiency certificate is required. Check the official website for the required score.
Funding type: Check Scholarship Link. Announced benefits: Full Tuition Fees, Living Allowance, Return Flight, Visa and Health Surcharge, Study Costs & Laptop.
Eligible levels: Master.
The latest deadline we have is January 6, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Cambridge graduate application, Supplementary scholarship statement, Application fee waiver request, Course documents.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.mastercardfoundation.fund.cam.ac.uk/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.
Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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