February 20, 2026
Leadership begins within a night of mentorship, reflection and purpose for Mastercard Foundation Scholars at UP
At the heart of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a deep commitment to developing leaders who are grounded in values, strengthened through...
February 10, 2026
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme Class of 2026 Orientation
January 2026 marked the beginning of an exciting and transformative journey for a new cohort of Mastercard Foundation Scholars at the University of Pretoria...
November 25, 2025
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UP champions transformative leadership across Africa
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Pretoria (UP) continues to expand its footprint across the continent, this time through a...
November 19, 2025
Growing values growing communities
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UP continues to shape a generation of young leaders who understand that true leadership is rooted in service. The...
November 17, 2025
Igniting potential and preparing Scholars for the world of work
The internship readiness and professional growth workshop held on 22 October 2025 was an inspiring and empowering experience for Scholars preparing to step into...
September 16, 2025
Kuhlekonke Makanya joins the prestigious Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung Parliamentary Research Programme
Kuhlekonke Makanya’s selection to join the prestigious Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Parliamentary Research Programme marks a significant milestone in a...
August 21, 2025
Celebrating African womanhood beyond stereotype
On 15 August 2025, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Pretoria (UP)hosted an inspiring Women’s Day celebration under the theme “A...
August 08, 2025
A celebration of African womanhood beyond stereotype
In honour of Women’s Month, we are celebrating African womanhood beyond stereotype. This campaign shines a spotlight on extraordinary young women, Ruth Kasavo...
July 31, 2025
UP Mastercard Scholars excel at climate enterprise school on climate innovation and entrepreneurship
University of Pretoria Mastercard Foundation Scholars shine at a pan-African sustainability summer school hosted by the University of Edinburgh and partners...
July 24, 2025
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Conference 2025 reflects and reimagines an African Scholar today
What does it mean to be an African scholar today? That question echoed powerfully through the halls of the University of Pretoria’s Sanlam Auditorium, where the...
July 21, 2025
Voices of a bold generation united in colour and rooted in denim
On 30 June 2025, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars at the University of Pretoria came together to celebrate Youth Month in true African style through purpose...
June 26, 2025
Dr Grace Ramafi advances holistic refugee education at Global 15by30 conference in Istanbul
The Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC2025), hosted by Times Higher Education in partnership with the UNHCR, took place from 16–19 June 2025 in...
May 28, 2025
Cultivating a future for Africa’s agriculture with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program from Eswatini to Pretoria
In the face of Africa’s mounting agricultural and environmental challenges, a new generation of scholar-leaders is emerging equipped with both academic...
May 08, 2025
From seeds of hope to blossoms of change for Bertha Ijambo’s journey of an impactful, entrepreneurship and empowerment
Bertha Ijambo’s journey is a powerful testament to what vision, education, and perseverance can achieve. A proud Mastercard Foundation Scholar (cohort of 2015)...
May 01, 2025
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Launch Creativity and Innovation at the first Entrepreneurship Bootcamp 2025
The University of Pretoria’s Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program hosted its first Entrepreneurship Bootcamp on 4–5 April 2025 at the Digital Capability Lab...
April 14, 2025
Empowering Africa’s Brightest Minds with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Cohort 2025 Launch at the University of Pretoria
The University of Pretoria proudly welcomes the 2025 Cohort of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, a group of outstanding young leaders from across the...
March 03, 2025
Mastercard Foundation Scholars attending the Igniting Entrepreneurial Mindset through SEF 2.0 Training session
The journey to entrepreneurship is not just about launching a business; it is about cultivating a mindset that embraces challenges, fuels creativity, and drives...
August 10, 2023
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Conference at UP highlights the importance of well-executed research
“Research is not for a select few, it is there to expand our knowledge, intellectual growth, [and] teach specialised skills and expertise for everyone who...
August 03, 2023
Transforming Lives, Shaping Futures: Inaugural Conference Celebrates 10 Years of Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP)
On the 14 th July 2023, scholars, the management team, and the esteemed guest speakers, with a sense of awe and gratitude, gathered at Future Africa to embark...