About us
In partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the University of Edinburgh will provide 200 full scholarships to students from Africa with great academic and leadership potential but few educational opportunities.
On top of the scholarship, the Scholars Program facilitates transformative leadership programming to inspire and support Scholars in making change in their communities and countries on their return home.
The Mastercard Foundation
Mastercard Foundation is one of the largest charitable foundations in the world. It operates under the governance of its own Board of Directors, independently from Mastercard Incorporated, which originally set up the Foundation in 2006.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a growing initiative and to date, the Program has committed over $700 million to supporting the education and leadership development of over 30,000 young people. Throughout a network of partners, the Scholars Program ensures that students whose academic talent and promise exceed their financial resources, are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to become the next generation of ethical leaders.
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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Team
Charlie Bevan, Program Director
"It's a real privilege to work with and support such an inspiring group of students and to see them making an impact here in Edinburgh and across the world."
Charlie is responsible for the program direction, development, impact and innovation for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh.
Pete Kingsley, Student Development Coordinator
"Edinburgh is a wonderful place to live and study, and I love welcoming Scholars to the city and the University, and helping them realise their full potential whilst they are here."
Pete is responsible for the delivery of the student development activities and pastoral care of the Scholars.
Sharon Boateng, Program Manager
"It's a real privilege to work with and support such an inspiring group of students and to see them making an impact here in Edinburgh and across the world."
Sharon is responsible for the delivery of the Scholars Program, managing the team, and reporting to the Foundation.
Inga Ackermann, Online Learning and Leadership Coordinator
I lead and deliver the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program student development activities with a special focus on online learning scholars and digital components of the program. I run workshops and build community online across the program, providing pastoral support for online students, and coordinating face-to-face experience for scholars.
Karen Pinto-Csaszar, Administrative Asssitant
Contact
If you are interested in any aspect of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh, please contact us using our enquiry form.