Call for Refugee, Asylum Seeker and Internally Displaced Student Applications – Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Pretoria

    The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, is currently welcoming applications from academically talented young people across Africa, particularly students from refugee, asylum seeker, and internally displaced backgrounds.

    The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Pretoria provides comprehensive scholarship support to young leaders who demonstrate academic potential, leadership qualities, and a commitment to giving back to their communities. The program supports students from all 54 African countries.

    FACULTIES

    • Faculty of Education
    • Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
    • Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
    • Faculty of Humanities
    • Faculty of Law
    • Faculty of Natural and Agriculture Sciences
    • Faculty of Theology and Religion

    Application deadline

    Undergraduate: 31 August2026

    Postgraduate: 30 September2026

    More details and application here