Online Postgraduate Diploma Scholarship by Mastercard Foundation

Published: 01 Jan 1970 4,649 views

The Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh will provide 3 year part-time online Master’s scholarships & 2-year part-time postgraduate Diploma scholarships to students living or working in Africa with great academic and leadership potential but few educational opportunities.

We are recruiting exceptional young people committed to pursuing their studies digitally to apply for an Online Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh. Online studies are an excellent way to earn a qualification, while at the same time continuing to work flexibly and live at home. Online qualifications though the University of Edinburgh are fully equivalent to degrees taught on campus.

Applicants can apply for either:

Online Masters (part-time over 3 years) : Masters programmes are normally aimed at those who have completed an undergraduate degree and want to develop more specialised knowledge in the same subject or similar career area.

Online Postgraduate Diploma (part-time over 2 years) : Postgraduate diplomas are aimed at those who are considering a potential change in career and tend to be more vocational. Candidates with either an undergraduate or Master’s degree from a Sub-Saharan African university are equally able to apply (provided they will graduate from either degree before December 2022). 

Scholarships are available for the following online postgraduate programs only:

• International Development (Masters route only)
• Global Food Security and Nutrition (Masters or Diploma)
• Global Challenges (Masters or Diploma)
• Carbon Management (Masters route only)
• One Health (Masters or Diploma)

Mastercard Foundation Online Postgraduate Diploma

Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Online Postgraduate Diploma

•  The scholarship will cover the full tuition fees, a small study stipend to allow for access to high-quality internet, a laptop and the opportunity to attend an in-person summer school in Africa.
• The scholarship is designed to cover two-years of part-time online study. 
• On top of financial support, Scholars will participate in activities as part of the wider Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh, including regular online workshops, online coaching and support.

Mastercard Foundation Online Postgraduate Diploma Courses

• Carbon Management
• Global Challenges
• Global Food Security and Nutrition
• International Development 
• One Health

Requirements for Mastercard Foundation Online Postgraduate Diploma

• Find out more about the postgraduate entry requirements for your country

Selection Process

Timeline

• 15 December 2022 (10am UK time) : Applications open
• 13 and 20 January 2023 (4 - 5pm UK time) : Application Information Sessions - Register for the session
• 27 January 2023 (5pm UK time) : Applications close
• 10 - 13 April 2023 : Online Distance Learners (ODL) Interview shortlisting begins; both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified (Please note references will be requested for applicants invited for an interview)
• 18 April - 12 May 2023 : ODL interviews take place
• Mid-end of May 2023 : ODL Interview outcomes will be announced
• June - July 2023 : Support provided through admissions processes
• September 2023 : Academic program starts

Application Deadline

How to Apply