Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Oxford

Are you an aspirational African student ready to work on a Master’s degree at the esteemed University of Oxford? Focusing on issues critical to Africa’s growth, the fully sponsored Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides a means to study at Oxford. This program not only pays for your school costs but also offers leadership development and real-world experience to equip you to significantly influence your local community.

Duration: 1 year (Master’s program) + 4-6 months (Ubuntu Period of Service)
🔴 Mode: full-time on-campus
💰 Full scholarship including tuition, living expenses, travel, and other perks
␳ Deadline: Depending on course; usually December or January
🏛Organization: University of Oxford working with the Mastercard Foundation
🗺Countries Qualified: African countries
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🌐 About Organization

One of the top universities in the world, Oxford University has teamed with the Mastercard Foundation to help young African researchers. The Mastercard Foundation is committed to promote financial inclusion and education in order to spur development all throughout Africa. Their combined goal is to create future leaders dedicated to the growth of their continent.

🚀 About Scholarship

African students can pursue a one-year taught Master’s degree with fully sponsored scholarships offered by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program housed at the University of Oxford. Complementing Africa’s Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals, the initiative stresses fields linked to pandemic preparedness and recovery. Scholars get all-encompassing support, including leadership development and a later Ubuntu Period of Service where they put their knowledge to use in companies with African roots.

• Covers tuition fees, living expenses, return flights, visa and health surcharge fees, and a settling-in allowance—full financial support.
• Development of cooperative leadership abilities helps one to handle difficult social and environmental issues.
• Four to six month placements in African-based companies to carry out significant projects mark Ubuntu Period of Service.
• Mentoring: Direction from eminent African scholars and practitioners.
• For continuous assistance and opportunities, access the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program alumni and the AfOx Alumni Network.

🎓 Eligibility Requirements

• Nationality: Must be normally living in Africa and a citizen of an African nation.
• Academic Excellence: Clearly shown intellectual ability and promise.
• Experience in proven leadership and capacity building define potential for leaders.
• Dedication to the Development of Africa: Explicit will to help the continent grow.
• Encouragement of applications from female researchers, people from refugee and displaced backgrounds, and those with accessibility concerns helps underrepresented groups.

📝 Method of Application:

• Apply via the graduate admissions portal at the University of Oxford for your selected Master’s degree using the particular December/January deadline for that course. It is advised to provide all the paperwork at least one week before the deadline.
• Eligible offer holders will be automatically regarded and emailed by Student Fees and Funding.
• Those qualified will be asked to a virtual interview for the AfOx Graduate Scholarship Program.
• Evaluation based on academic quality, leadership experience, alignment with AfOx ideals and themes, and dedication to Africa’s development follows from selection criteria.
• Final Decision: By July candidates will be notified of the result.

Application Process

• November 15th: Applications for various courses due.
• December 3: Medical Sciences Division application deadline as well as for several other courses.
• Monday, January 7: Humanities course application deadline.
• Applications for some Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences courses as well as last Medical Sciences Division courses by January 8th.
• For several Social Sciences courses, the application date is January 9.
• Applications for other Social Sciences courses have a deadline on January 28.
• The application deadline for all other courses, Law, and Continuing Education courses is January 29.
• On the official University of Oxford website, kindly confirm the particular deadline for the course of your choice.