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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Oxford — AfOx

Last verified 7 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Oxford public policy page confirms fees, living expenses, return travel, visa/health surcharge and settling support.

Provider
University of Oxford / Mastercard Foundation / Africa Oxford Initiative
Host country
United Kingdom
Deadline
Course-specific deadlines. Official MBA page indexes 6 January 2027; this is not a deadline for every AfOx course.
Region
Europe

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
African candidates; course-specific citizenship, residence and study restrictions apply. Ordinary African residence specified for MBA; check exceptions and other course rules. Eligible taught postgraduate admission, academic strength, leadership and commitment to Africa. MBA route excludes a prior master's.
Funding
Fully Funded
Study level
masters
Deadline
Course-specific deadlines. Official MBA page indexes 6 January 2027; this is not a deadline for every AfOx course.

Key eligibility criteria

  • African candidates; course-specific citizenship, residence and study restrictions apply.
  • Ordinary African residence specified for MBA; check exceptions and other course rules.
  • Eligible taught postgraduate admission, academic strength, leadership and commitment to Africa. MBA route excludes a prior master's.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded

About the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Oxford — AfOx (2026)

## Eligibility African candidates; course-specific citizenship, residence and study restrictions apply. Ordinary African residence specified for MBA; check exceptions and other course rules. Eligible taught postgraduate admission, academic strength, leadership and commitment to Africa. MBA route excludes a prior master's. ## Funding Oxford public policy page confirms fees, living expenses, return travel, visa/health surcharge and settling support. ## How to apply Apply by the selected course's funding deadline and follow its AfOx selection process. ## Timing Course-specific deadlines. Official MBA page indexes 6 January 2027; this is not a deadline for every AfOx course. ## Official sources - [Programme, eligibility and funding](https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/msc-fees-and-funding) - [Official indexed MBA eligibility and 6 January 2027 deadline; direct access returned 403](https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/oxford-experience/scholarships-and-funding/afox-graduate-scholarships)

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Fully Funded

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Oxford — AfOx eligibility

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

  • African candidates; course-specific citizenship, residence and study restrictions apply.
  • Ordinary African residence specified for MBA; check exceptions and other course rules.
  • Eligible taught postgraduate admission, academic strength, leadership and commitment to Africa. MBA route excludes a prior master's.

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Oxford — AfOx document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Oxford — AfOx 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.afox.ox.ac.uk/education/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-at-the-university-of-oxford to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: African candidates; course-specific citizenship, residence and study restrictions apply. Ordinary African residence specified for MBA; check exceptions and other course rules. Eligible taught postgraduate admission, academic strength, leadership and commitment to Africa. MBA route excludes a prior master's.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Course-specific deadlines. Official MBA page indexes 6 January 2027; this is not a deadline for every AfOx course.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Oxford — AfOx deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Course-specific deadlines. Official MBA page indexes 6 January 2027; this is not a deadline for every AfOx course.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Course-specific deadlines. Official MBA page indexes 6 January 2027; this is not a deadline for every AfOx course.

      Provider deadline information: Course-specific deadlines. Official MBA page indexes 6 January 2027; this is not a deadline for every AfOx course.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Verified from official sources on 2026-09-07 (research batch SFA-2026-09-07)
    Last checked 9/7/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Oxford — AfOx?+

    African candidates; course-specific citizenship, residence and study restrictions apply. Ordinary African residence specified for MBA; check exceptions and other course rules. Eligible taught postgraduate admission, academic strength, leadership and commitment to Africa. MBA route excludes a prior master's.

    What funding does the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Oxford — AfOx offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Course-specific deadlines. Official MBA page indexes 6 January 2027; this is not a deadline for every AfOx course.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.afox.ox.ac.uk/education/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-at-the-university-of-oxford to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: African candidates; course-specific citizenship, residence and study restrictions apply. Ordinary African residence specified for MBA; check exceptions and other course rules. Eligible taught postgraduate admission, academic strength, leadership and commitment to Africa. MBA route excludes a prior master's.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Course-specific deadlines. Official MBA page indexes 6 January 2027; this is not a deadline for every AfOx course.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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