Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UWC – Fully-Funded Scholarships for African Youth – Academic Year 2026

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) is now open for applications for the 2026 academic year. As part of a prestigious global initiative launched in 2012, the program empowers academically talented, service-oriented young people especially those facing social, economic, or structural barriers to pursue undergraduate or master’s degrees. The program fosters transformative leadership, with a strong emphasis on equity and social inclusion.