Mastercard Scholarships 2022: Welcoming Postgraduate Students Enrolled in the University of Pretoria

About Mastercard
Mastercard is a financial services group that has garnered international recognition for its award-winning services. With its headquarters in New York, Mastercard has left an impressive legacy in more than 210 countries, including South Africa. At the moment, Mastercard has helped a range of clients varying from SMEs to Large Enterprises. With global expertise, the company aims to create an inclusive digital economy that ensures safe transactions for everyone, no matter you’re demographic.

When it comes to giving back, Mastercard puts it on top of the very first priorities. Mastercard is here to not just please clients but also transform lives. With the power of philanthropy, the company continues to help communities all over the world fight through social issues such as hunger and poverty. Through self-initiated programmes, Mastercard aims to keep inspiring their youths to do better and become leading members of society.

About the Mastercard Scholarships 2022
Mastercard is offering a scholarship programme for African students who are pursuing their full-time postgraduate education at the University of Pretoria. The Mastercard Scholarships are available for candidates who are originating from West, East, and Central Africa who are ready to embark on their Honours or Masters studies starting from January 2022.

The Mastercard Scholarships are readily available for candidates who are coming from economically-challenged young people but have aspirations of creating a change using their knowledge and talents. Candidates of the scholarship will need to prove their capabilities through community service and internships.

Recipients of the Mastercard Scholarships will receive coverage for the following items:

• Full tuition expenses
• Accommodation costs and daily meals (either in a UP residence/UP-accredited accommodation)
• A generous monthly allowance
• Prescribed study materials
• Medical assistance that covers the entire duration of the studies
• VISA fees
• Travel expenses (including flight tickets) back and fro your home country
• Opportunities to participate in leadership development sessions
• Support for academic advising and counselling.

Eligibility Criteria
Do you think you have what it takes to register for the Mastercard Scholarships? Be sure to send in your application as soon as possible! But first, you will need to take a look at the programme’s eligibility criteria. These items will determine whether you’d make a great candidate or not. If you’d like to check your qualifications, be sure to take a look at the eligibility criteria below. If you’d like to guarantee a higher chance of success, it’s advisable that you meet all these times in the following list.

The Mastercard Scholarships Eligibility Criteria are as follows:

• Must be enrolled and accepted into a degree at the University of Pretoria
• Be able to prepare your student number to finish your MCFSP application form
• Recognised as a full-time student at the university
• Students who are unable to pay their full fees are allowed to apply
• Selection will put an emphasis on the students’ academic achievements
• Successful applicants will be required to go back to their homes upon successful completion of their qualification and create a positive contribution towards their local communities.

Important note: candidates who are still able to pay for their education with the helo of parents, guardians, or foster parents are NOT allowed to register.

Application Instructions
Apply online: Mastercard Scholarships 2022.

It is recommended that you use Google Chrome to get access to the website mentioned above.

Candidates are required to register on the application portal in order to submit their applications. This account will be required for the duration of the registration process.

Protecting your account information will help to ensure that your account is protected at all times. Never give out your account information to anybody else, especially not your password.

When you’re on the application portal, you will be required to prepare a couple of documents, which include your academic track records, bank statements, payslips, loan documents, and etc.

By sending in your applications, you are hereby giving permission to the selection committee to have your personal information utilized for registration purposes. Applicants who are discovered providing false information on their application will risk having a successful application and may be disqualified from the programme.

Candidates must process their applications through the portal provided above. Submissions made through other methods, such as hand delivery or fax, will not be accepted by the selection committee. Be sure to double-check to see everything’s in order by proceeding with your registration.

Closing Date
Applications for the Mastercard Scholarships must be submitted before the closing date on 31 October 2021.

It is possible to guarantee that your application is protected as soon as possible by registering as soon as feasible. However, this does not guarantee immediate success and is just designed to give you a stable position during the recruitment process.

Mastercard has the right to offer or refuse employment to anybody at any time in its sole and absolute discretion. The decisions of the choosing committee are final and binding on all parties engaged in the process.