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United Kingdom · University of Cambridge / Mastercard Foundation

Cambridge Mastercard Foundation Scholars

Fully funded eligible master’s study with leadership and professional development.

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APPLICATION TIMING

2027/28 applications opened in September 2026. Apply by the relevant Cambridge course funding deadline.

Status based on the dated official-source review; the current provider instructions take precedence.

The opportunity

Cambridge Mastercard Foundation Scholars is offered by University of Cambridge / Mastercard Foundation. Fully funded eligible master’s study with leadership and professional development.

What the funding covers

  • Fully funded eligible master’s study with leadership and professional development.

Eligibility and conditions

Outstanding eligible African applicants facing educational barriers; citizenship, residence and programme conditions apply.

Subject area: Multiple subjects

How to apply

Follow the official provider’s eligibility and application instructions. A university admission application, institutional nomination or separate funding application may be required.

Official-source review: 2026-10-15. This is an editorial snapshot, not a live funding feed.

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https://www.mastercardfoundation.fund.cam.ac.uk/news/2027-applications-now-open

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