The University of Edinburgh, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is inviting applications for the 2026/27 Scholars Program — a fully funded opportunity for young Africans committed to tackling the climate crisis and advancing sustainable development across the continent.

Scholarship Opportunities

The program offers full funding for both on-campus and online postgraduate studies in sustainability-related fields.

On-Campus Master’s Programmes include:

Africa & International Development, Climate Change Finance & Investment, Environmental Sustainability, Food Security, Planetary Health, Sustainable Energy Systems, and more.

Online Distance Learning options include:

Climate Change Management, Global Health & Infectious Diseases, Social Justice & Community Action, One Health, and several others.

Application Deadline: November 21, 2025 (5:00 PM UK time)

👉 Apply here

Contact for more information: mcfsp@ed.ac.uk