University of Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation On-Campus and Online Postgraduate Scholars Program 2027/2028
University of Edinburgh
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
This program offers fully funded on-campus and online postgraduate opportunities for young Africans facing significant educational and career barriers. Scholars engage in a comprehensive curriculum paired with climate leadership training and sustainable entrepreneurship development.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Full approved tuition fees
- Accommodation (for on-campus scholars)
- Travel expenses (for on-campus scholars)
- Living cost stipend / academic stipend for laptop and internet access
- Study materials
- Participation in the Climate Leadership Programme and Climate Enterprise School
- Additional support for scholars with disabilities
- Transitions support
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a citizen or resident of an African country, or hold refugee status in an African country.
- 2 Must have faced significant barriers to education and in their early career (social, financial, personal, practical or health-related).
- 3 Must be 35 or under in the year the programme commences (born on or after 1 January 1992).
- 4 Must have graduated from an undergraduate study with a degree certificate and official final transcript by 19 November 2026 (or possess a recognized degree for diploma routes).
- 5 Must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within their community.
- 6 Must demonstrate experience, or at least ambition, in making a meaningful impact in addressing the climate crisis.
- 7 For Masters applicants: must not have previously completed a postgraduate degree and must not be enrolled at a separate university whilst on the scholarship.