The University of Oxford Mastercard AfOx Scholarships aims to offer 400 young African scholars a fully-funded opportunity for taught Master's degrees in pandemic preparedness and recovery programs. The Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholarship program supports locally rooted and globally minded African youth in pursuing graduate studies at the University of Oxford, fostering values of collegiality, empathy, commitment, inclusion, and community.
The scholarship is part of the broader AfOx Graduate Scholars Program, designed to help African students access opportunities at Oxford and thrive during and after their time at the University.
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Summary:
-Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Study Abroad: Study in the UK
-Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
-Eligible Countries: All African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Monthly Stipends | Airfare Tickets
- No IELTS Require
- Deadline:December 31, 2023
Details:
The scholarship funds a one-year taught Master’s course at Oxford, providing Scholars with technical, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills. It connects them to world-leading resources and focuses on life skills beyond academia. Scholars benefit from high-caliber training in disciplines critical to solving pressing problems, aligning with AfOx themes such as Healthy People, Integrated Societies, Green Futures, and Innovation for Prosperity.
Requirements:
The Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholarship is open to all African students with an African nationality and residence, emphasizing under-represented groups. Candidates should submit their graduate study application to Oxford by the course deadline, and eligible candidates will be invited to apply for the AfOx Graduate Scholarship Program.
Duration and Reward:
This full-cost scholarship covers tuition fees and living expenses for international students. It includes logistics support like an economy return flight, visa fees, settling down allowance, and access to a Thrive Fund for emergencies. The first year involves an academic Master’s course and a Leadership and Impact Program, fostering collaborative leadership for interdisciplinary solutions.
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