To help you in your planning here is reference for what the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UP DOES and DOES NOT do.

WHAT THE PROGRAM DOES

We provide the scholars with: 1st Year: start up funds, Visa fees

Annual support

Monthly stipend

Tuition fees

School supplies, books (Fundi)

Student health insurance (medical aid)

One-time only African based, summer internship (flight and stipend)

Campus room and board

Services

Focuses courses, seminars, including leadership courses

Counselling and psychological services

Opportunities for volunteerism, community services

Dedicated student services advisor, campus support committee, holistic tutoring and mentoring

UP international office dedicated liaison, workshop services, advising and more.

WHAT THE PROGRAM DOES NOT DO

Funding beyond the standard 8 semesters (for undergraduates), including summer school, or 2 years (graduates)

Loans

Guaranteed coverage of all medical or dental

Late fees (e.g late add/drops) and lost items (keys, laptops etc.)

Professional development funds for individuals (eg conferences)

Internship or job placement)

SAQA, USAf and Passport fees​

What Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UP expects of Scholars

Academic progress

Fostering and connections to the African Continent

Compliance with all UP policies and regulations

Timely reporting of academic issues to your advisor

Participation in one pre-approved summer internship in Africa

Participate in the program activities

Returning to home countyr/region at the end of academic programme