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University of Pretoria Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – Honours

Comprehensive Mastercard Foundation scholarship for admitted African Honours students with financial need, strong academics and leadership/community-service evidence.

Closed Deadline 30 June 2026

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DestinationSouth Africa

Degree levelHonours

FundingFully Funded

Deadline30 June 2026

Eligibility at a glance

Pakistan eligibility No

Nationality African youth meeting the programme's socioeconomic and leadership criteria; Pakistan is outside the target region.

Minimum qualification Admission to an eligible full-time University of Pretoria Honours programme.

Minimum grade Competitive academic record; see the current official call.

Prerequisite background Relevant academic background required by the host programme/call.

Eligible fields of study Eligible honours programmes in participating UP faculties.

Work experience Not generally required unless specified by the programme.

Age limit No general age limit stated; programme/call rules may apply.

English / language Host programme language requirements apply.

Admission required first Yes

Nomination required No

Application fee No separate scholarship fee stated; admission/application fees may apply.

What the scholarship covers

Tuition Full scholarship support including tuition.

Stipend Living support included.

Travel support Transport support included under programme benefits.

Insurance Medical aid/support included.

Other benefits Accommodation, learning materials, visa-related support and scholar-development services.

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Verification & official source

Last verified: 8 August 2026

Deadline confidence: Confirmed

Official UP application page explicitly includes Honours candidates and gives 30 June 2026 as the programme application deadline.

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