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South Africa · University of Cape Town / Mastercard Foundation

UCT Mastercard Foundation Undergraduate Scholars

Comprehensive undergraduate funding with academic, leadership and transition support.

Full fundingBachelor’sClosed
APPLICATION TIMING

Undergraduate applications for 2027 closed on 30 September 2026. The later postgraduate deadline does not apply to this stream.

Status based on the dated official-source review; the current provider instructions take precedence.

The opportunity

UCT Mastercard Foundation Undergraduate Scholars is offered by University of Cape Town / Mastercard Foundation. Comprehensive undergraduate funding with academic, leadership and transition support.

What the funding covers

  • Comprehensive undergraduate funding with academic, leadership and transition support.

Eligibility and conditions

Academically talented young Africans facing significant economic and social barriers; admission and programme eligibility apply.

Subject area: Multiple subjects

How to apply

Follow the official provider’s eligibility and application instructions. A university admission application, institutional nomination or separate funding application may be required.

Official-source review: 2026-10-15. This is an editorial snapshot, not a live funding feed.

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https://uct.ac.za/mastercardfdn/apply-mastercard-foundation-scholars-program

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