Mastercard Scholarship at Uwc 2026

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UWC is a fully-funded scholarship for academically talented, service-driven youth from South Africa and across Africa, with a strong focus on young women, refugees, forcibly displaced youth, and persons with disabilities. It supports undergraduate and master’s studies in selected disciplines.  Who Can Apply?  Academically talented youth from South Africa or other African countries  Individuals facing economic and social barriers to higher education  Special focus on:  Young women  Refugees and displaced persons  Persons with disabilities  What Is Covered?  Fully-funded scholarship covering:  Tuition fees  On-campus housing  Monthly stipend and meal allowance  Medical aid  Laptop  Study materials allowance  Pre-arrival support and orientation  Holistic personal and academic support  Eligibility Criteria  Must be prepared to register for full-time undergraduate or master’s study at UWC in 2026  Applicants must be from eligible disciplines:  Arts & Humanities: Applied Linguistics, History, Gender Justice, Migration Studies, Sociology for Development  Commun...