Fully Funded Edinburgh Online Mastercard Scholarship 2025: A Life-Changing Opportunity for Nigerians, Others

Fully Funded Online Postgraduate Scholarships at the University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is offering fully funded scholarships for exceptional African students through its 2025 Online Mastercard Scholarship Program. This initiative aims to support young scholars with strong academic and leadership potential who have faced significant barriers to education.

Scholarship Overview

• Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
• Study Mode: Part-time, Online
• Level: Postgraduate (Masters & Diploma)
• Eligible Regions: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipends, laptop, and more
• Application Deadline: December 8, 2024

What the Scholarship Covers

• Full Tuition Fees: Scholarship recipients won’t pay any part of their tuition.
• Monthly Stipends: Financial support to cover internet access and learning resources.
• Laptop: Provision of a laptop to aid online studies.
• Leadership Development: Participation in online workshops, coaching, and the broader climate leadership program.
• In-Person Gathering: Scholars will have the chance to attend an in-person event at the University of Edinburgh.
• Support for Disabilities: Additional resources will be provided based on individual assessments.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

1. Hold citizenship or refugee status in a Sub-Saharan African country.
2. Be 35 years or younger by September 1, 2025.
3. Have completed an undergraduate degree by September 2024, meeting the required academic standards.
4. Have demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to community service.
5. Have faced significant barriers to education (social, financial, or health-related).
6. Show a commitment to addressing the climate crisis.
7. Not have previously completed a postgraduate degree, nor be enrolled in another university during the scholarship.

Key Dates

• 1 October 2024: Applications Open
• 31 October 2024: Deadline for Declaration and Eligibility Assessment
• 8 November 2024: Applications Close
• Mid-February 2025: Notification of application outcomes

Application Process

• Scholarship Application: Interested candidates should apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship first. APPLY HERE
• Study Program Application: Once accepted into the scholarship program, students can apply for the academic degree.

Applications open on October 1, 2024, and close on November 8, 2024. Interested candidates should first apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship before enrolling in the eligible degree program. For inquiries, email [email protected].