University of Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme 2027/28

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

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

• Residents and citizens of an African country (or refugee status in one) who qualify academically for an eligible Edinburgh postgraduate programme, have faced significant barriers to education, show leadership and service in their community, and are interested in addressing the climate crisis. Attendance at one mandatory information session between 15 and 24 September 2026 is required to receive the application form.

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

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
   Listed application information

   [edinburgh-global.ed.ac.uk — Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program](https://edinburgh-global.ed.ac.uk/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program/apply-for-a-scholarship/how-to-apply)

2. 2
   Check the provider's process

   Consult https://edinburgh-global.ed.ac.uk/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program/apply-for-a-scholarship/how-to-apply to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

3. 3
   Check eligibility and any requested materials

   Listed eligibility: Residents and citizens of an African country (or refugee status in one) who qualify academically for an eligible Edinburgh postgraduate programme, have faced significant barriers to education, show leadership and service in their community, and are interested in addressing the climate crisis. Attendance at one mandatory information session between 15 and 24 September 2026 is required to receive the application form.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

4. 4
   Check dates and next steps

   Listed deadline information: 19 November 2026 17:00 GMT+1 (UK time, main application). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

Provider deadline information: 19 November 2026 17:00 GMT+1 (UK time, main application). 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

   19 November 2026 17:00 GMT+1 (UK time, main application)

   Provider deadline information: 19 November 2026 17:00 GMT+1 (UK time, main application). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.