Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026/27 at the University of Edinburgh

 In response to the global climate crisis, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh is investing in a community of skilled, entrepreneurial, and compassionate future leaders from across Africa.

Through this program, talented young Africans will receive high-quality, sustainability-focused postgraduate education—equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to promote sustainable transitions.

Available Scholarships

On-campus Master’s Programmes

• Africa & International Development
• Climate Change Finance & Investment
• Data, Inequality & Society
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Environment & Development
• Environmental Sustainability
• Food Security
• Operational Research
• Planetary Health
• Sustainable Energy Systems

Online Distance Learning Programmes

• Biodiversity, Wildlife & Ecosystem Health (Masters or Diploma)
• Climate Change Management (Masters route only)
• Data-Driven Breeding & Genetics (Masters or Diploma)
• Data Science Technologies (Masters route only)
• Digital Education (Masters or Diploma)
• Global Challenges (Masters or Diploma)
• Global Food Security & Nutrition (Masters or Diploma)
• Global Health & Infectious Diseases (Masters or Diploma)
• International Development (Masters route only)
• One Health (Masters or Diploma)
• Social Justice & Community Action (Masters or Diploma)

Who Should Apply

Applications are especially encouraged from:

• Young women
• Young people with disabilities
• Young people with refugee or displaced status

Key Dates

• Applications open: 10:00 AM (UK), 14th October 2025
• Applications close: 5:00 PM (UK), 21st November 2025

How to Apply

Apply via: Apply for a scholarship | Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program | Global

Contact: mcfsp@ed.ac.uk

Be part of a transformative community shaping Africa’s sustainable future.