University of the Western Cape Town, Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded)

Unlock Your Future with the UWC Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2025

Transformative Opportunity for African Students

Are you a talented African student looking to break through social and financial barriers? The University of the Western Cape (UWC) in South Africa offers you a life-changing opportunity with the UWC Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2025. This fully funded scholarship supports both undergraduate and graduate studies, focusing on empowering young women, refugees, and individuals with disabilities.

Scholarship Overview

• Institute: University of the Western Cape, South Africa
• Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s
• Coverage: Fully Funded
• Eligible Nationality: African Students
• Application Deadline: 30 August 2024

What’s Covered

The UWC Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2025 offers comprehensive support, including:

• Personal expenses and meals
• Accommodation (provided in a UWC residence)
• Tailored assistance
• Health-related coverage
• Essential technology
• Funding for academic materials
• Initial preparations and onboarding program

Available Areas of Study

Undergraduate Programs:

• Arts & Humanities: History, Linguistics, Sociology, Women’s and Gender Studies
• Economic & Management Sciences: Economics, Information Sciences, Public Administration
• Education: Mathematics and Science, Foundation Phase
• Natural Sciences: Biological Sciences, Computational Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences

Master’s Programs:

• Humanities & Arts: Applied Linguistics, History, Gender Justice, Migration Studies, Sociology for Development
• Community & Health Sciences: Public Health
• Economic & Management Sciences: Development Studies, Information Sciences, Migration Studies
• Law: Governance and Human Rights
• Natural Sciences: Biological Sciences, Computational Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences

Eligibility Criteria

For Undergraduate Candidates:

• Age 26 or younger
• Meet UWC’s minimum admission standards
• Applied for academic admission to UWC for 2025
• Ready to start full-time studies in January 2025
• Proof of social and economic barriers to higher education

For Master’s Candidates:

• Age 30 or younger
• Meet UWC’s minimum admission standards
• Applied for academic admission to UWC for 2025
• Ready to start full-time studies in January 2025
• Proof of social and economic barriers to higher education

How to Apply

Check your eligibility by confirming you meet the age, academic, and financial requirements. Apply for admission to UWC for the 2025–2026 academic year. Prepare your documents, including previous degree transcripts, proof of financial need, and reports of social and economic barriers. Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship application via the UWC website or scholarship office. After submitting your application, wait for the scholarship committee’s review and selection process.

Apply Now: UWC Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2025 Application