UWC Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2025 in South Africa (Fully Funded)

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) in South Africa is extending a life-changing opportunity to talented African students through the UWC Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2025. This fully funded scholarship aims to break down financial and social barriers to higher education, empowering young individuals to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Scholarship Overview

Here are the details for the UWC Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2025:

Detail	Information
Institute	University of the Western Cape
Degree Level	Bachelors, Masters
Scholarship Coverage	Fully Funded
Eligible Nationality	African Students
Award Country	South Africa
Last Date	30 August 2024

Financial Support

Successful recipients of the UWC Mastercard Foundation Scholarship will receive a generous package covering a wide range of expenses. This includes:

• Living Costs: Support for personal expenses and meals.
• Accommodation: On-campus housing in UWC residences.
• Holistic Support: Tailored assistance to address individual needs.
• Healthcare: Coverage for health-related expenses.
• Technology: Provision of essential technological equipment.
• Academic Resources: Funding for textbooks and other academic materials.
• Program Support: Financial assistance for pre-arrival arrangements and a welcoming orientation program.

Offered Programs

The scholarship offers opportunities across a broad spectrum of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Undergraduate Programs encompass fields in:

• Arts and Humanities: History, Linguistics, Sociology, Women’s and Gender Studies
• Economic and 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 are available in:

• Humanities and Arts: Applied Linguistics, History, Gender Justice, Migration Studies, Sociology for Development
• Community and Health Sciences: Public Health
• Economic and 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

To be considered for the UWC Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, applicants must meet specific criteria:

Undergraduate Applicants:

• Be 26 years old or younger.
• Satisfy UWC’s minimum admission requirements.
• Have a submitted application for undergraduate studies at UWC commencing in January 2025.
• Demonstrate financial and social barriers to higher education.

Master’s Applicants:

• Be 30 years old or younger.
• Meet UWC’s minimum admission standards for master’s programs.
• Have a submitted application for master’s studies at UWC starting in January 2025.
• Provide evidence of financial and social obstacles to higher education.

Deadline

The application deadline for the UWC Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2025 is August 30, 2024.

Application Process

Aspiring scholars are encouraged to follow these steps:

1. Meet Eligibility Requirements: Ensure that you fulfill the age, academic, and financial criteria.
2. Apply to UWC: Submit an application for admission to the University of the Western Cape for the 2025 academic year.
3. Gather Documents: Collect necessary academic transcripts and proof of financial need.
4. Complete Scholarship Application: Fill out the online Mastercard Foundation Scholarship application, accessible through the UWC website or scholarship office.
5. Await Decision: The scholarship committee will review applications and select deserving candidates.

By providing exceptional opportunities for talented African students, the UWC Mastercard Foundation Scholarship is set to shape the future leaders who will drive positive change across the continent.

Official Website

Please visit the official UWC and Mastercard Foundation websites for the most accurate and up-to-date information.