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Mastercard Foundation Scholars at UCT 2027: Postgraduate Window Still Open

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town is taking postgraduate applications for 2027 until 31 October 2026. Undergraduate applications are closed.

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10 Nov 2026 2 min read
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The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town (UCT) For talented African students facing significant social and economic barriers to higher education. This is more than funding. It covers tuition, campus housing, living costs
Application status Applications are now closed
Opens
21 Aug 2026
Closes
31 Oct 2026