University of Cape Town Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — 2027 Postgraduate

Opportunity type: Scholarships Provider: University of Cape Town / Mastercard Foundation Location: South Africa Field: Postgraduate study Deadline: 2026-10-31 Official application information: https://uct.ac.za/mastercardfdn/apply-mastercard-foundation-scholars-program

Who should consider applying

Citizens of African countries seeking an eligible honours degree, taught master's or specified postgraduate diploma at UCT who face substantial financial barriers and demonstrate academic strength and leadership.

What the scholarship provides

The university describes substantial scholarship support, including tuition and related study/living support for selected scholars, subject to programme terms.

How to apply

Apply for admission to the relevant UCT academic programme, then complete the separate Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program form and upload required supporting documents. An admission application alone is not a scholarship submission.

Critical deadline or eligibility note

The undergraduate scholarship deadline has already passed (30 September 2026). This listing covers the postgraduate round only. Check whether your chosen UCT course has a separate earlier academic deadline.

ITBank application checklist

Prepare a current CV or academic record where required, read the full academic and scholarship eligibility criteria, confirm references can be supplied on time, and submit through the institution's official portal. Keep a copy of the submission confirmation and never pay a third-party intermediary offering a guaranteed award.

Verification: Official provider and programme information reviewed 27 October 2026. This is an independent ITBank opportunity listing, not an offer of admission or a scholarship from ITBank.