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The University of Pretoria Mastercard Scholarship 2025-26 offers African students a fully funded opportunity to pursue a Master's degree in South Africa. This prestigious scholarship, provided in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is dedicated to fostering leadership and academic excellence among postgraduate students.

Key Details:

• University: University of Pretoria
• Degree Level: Master's Degree
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
• Eligible Nationalities: African Students
• Application Deadline: 30 June 2025

Benefits:

Successful applicants will receive:

• Coverage of full tuition fees.
• Accommodation expenses.
• Maintenance allowance.
• Participation in work-based placements and mentorship activities.

Available Fields of Study:

The scholarship supports a wide range of Master's programs, including but not limited to:

• MAdmin Public Management and Policy
• MCom Accounting Sciences
• MCom Accounting Sciences (Coursework)
• MCom Advanced Data Analytics
• MCom Advanced Data Analytics (Coursework)
• MCom Agricultural Economics
• MCom Auditing
• MCom Business Management
• MCom Econometrics (Coursework)
• MCom Economics (Coursework)
• MCom Financial Management Sciences (Coursework)
• MCom Human Resource Management (Coursework)
• MCom Industrial Psychology (Coursework)
• MCom Informatics
• MCom Marketing Management (Coursework)
• MCom Taxation
• MCom Taxation (Coursework)
• MCom Tourism Management
• MPA (Coursework)
• MPhil Agricultural Economics (Coursework)
• MPhil Business Management Responsible Leadership (Coursework)
• MPhil Business Management Strategic Management (Coursework)
• MPhil Business Management Supply Chain Management (Coursework)
• MPhil Communication Management
• MPhil Development Practice (Coursework)
• MPhil Economics (Coursework)
• MPhil Entrepreneurship (Coursework)
• MPhil Financial Management Sciences
• MPhil Fraud Risk Management (Coursework)
• MPhil Human Resource Management (Coursework)
• MPhil Internal Auditing (Coursework)
• MPhil International Taxation (Coursework)
• MPhil Labour Relations Management
• MPhil Public Policy
• MPhil Strategic Communication Management (Coursework)
  MPhil Taxation (Coursework)
• MPhil Tourism Management
• MPhil Tourism Management (Coursework)

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be African citizens.
• Hold a bachelor's degree by September 2025.
• Demonstrate leadership and community service experience.
• Provide evidence of financial need for pursuing education outside their home country.
• Meet the academic requirements for their desired program.

Application Process:

1. Apply online via the University of Pretoria portal for admission to a Master's program.
2. Upon admission, email mcfsp@up.ac.za to begin the scholarship application process.
3. Ensure you have a valid passport to expedite visa applications upon acceptance.

Don't miss this chance to study at the University of Pretoria, a prestigious institution renowned for its high-quality education and vibrant campus life. Apply by 30 June 2025!