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) has opened applications for the 2026 academic year. Part of a prestigious global initiative launched in 2012, it empowers academically talented, service-oriented young people—particularly those facing social, economic, or structural barriers—to pursue undergraduate or master's degrees, fostering transformative leadership with a strong focus on equity and social inclusion.