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MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE (UWC)

Tabie Peter September 25, 2023

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is an implementing partner of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, which aims to empower talented and service-oriented young individuals, primarily from Africa, to pursue higher education and develop their leadership skills. This initiative focuses on candidates facing economic and social obstacles, particularly emphasizing young women, refugees, displaced youth, and those with disabilities. The UWC's participation in the program offers fully-funded undergraduate and master's degree opportunities for academically gifted students in South Africa and across Africa in the 2024 Academic Year. 


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The University of the Western Cape invites applications for a limited number of undergraduate and master’s degree scholarships from qualifying candidates from South Africa and the African continent who are prepared to register for full-time study in 2024.

University of Western Cape MasterCard Scholarship


Applications are restricted to the following disciplines/fields of study:

1. Undergraduate Qualification:

<> Humanities & Arts (History, Linguistics, Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies);

<> Economic & Management Sciences (Economics, Information Sciences and Public 

Administration);

<> Education (Mathematics and Science, Foundation Phase);

<> Natural Sciences (Biological, Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences).


2.  Postgraduate Qualification: Master’s Degree

<> Humanities & Arts (Applied Linguistics, History, Gender Justice, Migration Studies, Sociology for Development)

<> Community & Health Sciences (Public Health)

<> Economic & Management Sciences (Development Studies,Information Sciences and Migration Studies)

<> Law (Governance and Human Rights);

<> Natural Sciences (Biological, Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences).


 

Eligibility

At the time of application, an applicant must satisfy the following for criteria: 

For Undergraduate Studies:

 <> Be no older than 26 years for the undergraduate studies;

<> Met the University's minimum admissions requirements(for 

program/discipline-specific information, visit www.uwc.ac.za) and must have 

applied for academic admission into the University for 2024; 

<> Be prepared to register for full-time undergraduate studying January 2024

<> Provide evidence that access to university studies is impeded by social and economic barriers.


For Master’s Degree Studies:


<> Be no older than 30 years for the master’s degree studies;

<> Meet the University's minimum admissions requirements (for program/discipline-specific information, visit www.uwc.ac.za) and must have applied for academic admission to the University for 2024; 

<> Be prepared to begin their first year of registration for ful-time master’s degree study in January 2024; 

<> Provide evidence that access to university studies is impeded by social and economic barriers.


A candidate who intends to register for a second undergraduate or master’sdegree is ineligible to apply for this scholarship.


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Application Process


<> Appy for study to the University for 2024 (https://www.uwc.ac.za/admissionand

financial-aid/apply, take note of application closing dates)


<> Appy for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program by completing the online application(preferred method) available via Link.  If you are unable to apply online you may download an application form via the link above and email the completed form and supporting documentation to mcfsp-applications@uwc.ac.za (the completed form and supporting documents must be submitted as one email). 


The preferred method of application is via the online form submission. Please note that no duplicate applications will be accepted and applications received via both routes (that is online and via downloadable form submission) will be automatically disqualified.


The closing date for all applications is Friday, 13 October 2023. 

Due to the large volumes of applications received, they are unable to give personalized feedback to applicants. If you do not hear from the university by Friday, 24 November 2023, please consider your application unsuccessful. 


Applicants are strongly advised to submit only ONE complete application. Incomplete and duplicate applications will be rejected.

Please note:

<> The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UWC will communicate with

applicants through email(preferred) and phone contact. Applicants should ensure that the phone numbers and email addresses provided are accurate and active in order to receive important information and feedback.

<> After the selection process, successful applicants will be invited for a virtual or in person interview conducted by independent panels.

<> Applicants who are found to have provided false information during any stage of the application and selection process will be disqualified. Any attempt to influence the selection process will lead to automatic disqualification.

There are six main sections that will need to be completed in the application form: 

A. Personal Information

B. Academic Information

C. Family Information

D. Short Narratives

E. Community Engagement

F.  Certification

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Tabie Peter

Posted by Tabie Peter

My name is Tabie Peter, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share my thoughts, experiences, and insights with you through this platform.I am a Computer Science student of KNUST, Ghana.

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