A sustainable future is worth learning for

From 2023 to 2030, Phase Two of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh will nurture a community of skilled, entrepreneurial, and justice-oriented climate leaders from across Africa.

Scholarship application guidance for on-campus and online study which aims to make an impact on the climate crisis.

Equipping academics across Africa to complete doctoral research on sustainability.

Creating networks and digital capacity building for higher education in sub-Saharan Africa.

 

MCF Team

Meet the team and learn about the values that shape their work.

About us and our values

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About Us

The University of Edinburgh and Mastercard Foundation have been working in partnership since 2016. 

From 2023 to 2030, it will offer 850 postgraduate scholarships for African students.

This is a place where you can find information and support whether you are an international student or staff working with international students in a mentoring or other role.

Impact Report 2016-2023

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Phase one of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program ran from 2016-2023. During that time we:

  • benefited from receiving 240 scholars 
  • our scholars came from 26 African countries 
  • they studied in 13 of our schools

Watch the video to hear our team and scholars talk about their experiences.

Read the full Impact Report to find out more about this initiative.