- Job Title: Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Application 2026/27
- Location: Global
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About Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Applications 2026/27
In response to the climate crisis, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh will invest in a community of skilled, entrepreneurial, and compassionate future leaders from across Africa.
Through the Program at the University of Edinburgh, we will offer talented young people an exciting array of high-quality, sustainability-focused postgraduate learning opportunities, equipping young people with the knowledge, skills, and networks to promote sustainable transitions.
We are looking to recruit Scholars to join in September 2026 for on-campus and online study programs.
Applications are especially encouraged from:
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Young women
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Young people with disabilities
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Refugees and displaced youth
Applicants should first apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, and only on receiving a scholarship offer should they apply for the relevant programme at the University of Edinburgh.
Scholarships are available for:
On-campus master’s programs:
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Africa & International Development
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Climate Change Finance & Investment
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Data, Inequality & Society
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Design for Change & Innovation
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Environment & Development
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Environmental Sustainability
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Global Health Policy
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Operational Research
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Sustainable Energy Systems
Online distance learning programs:
(Masters or Diploma)
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Biodiversity, Wildlife & Ecosystem Health
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Carbon Management (Masters route only)
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Data-Driven Breeding & Genetics
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Data Science, Technology & Innovation
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Global Challenges (Masters or Diploma)
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Global Food Security (Masters or Diploma)
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Global Health & Infectious Diseases (Masters or Diploma)
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International Animal Health (Masters or Diploma)
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One Health (Masters or Diploma)
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Social Justice & Community Action (Masters or Diploma)
Application opens:
10:00 am, 14th October
Application closes:
5:00 pm (UK), 21st November
How to apply:
