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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program University of Edinburgh. Full PG scholarships for students from sub-Saharan Africa, grounded in transformative leadership

Edinburgh, Scotland
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It’s with joy that we’d like to share that Hammed Alabi @iamkayfactor will be joining @MCFScholarsEd team as a transitions coordinator, supporting Scholars transition into graduate career roles, and coordinating Scholar alumni activities. Welcome back and home, Hammed!
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Check out a blog post written about the recent online networking event for the Wits-Edinburgh Sustainable African Futures (WESAF) Doctoral Programme! with @EdinburghUni , @wits_university , and @MastercardFdn
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Guess who has been shortlisted for the #BeingEdinburghAward?! Our very own, @ForgetShareka!🥳 .She leads implementation of solutions in sustainable agribusiness & climate innovation field. If you are @EdinburghUni student, staff or alumni, #VOTEForget at:
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Scotland's Rural College has announced the results of their Enterprise Challenge, and our Scholars studying Food Security have performed exceptionally well! Congratulations to Shalom Eneyi- winning first prize and Kunle Ademikanra- winning third prize!🎉.
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An Edinburgh student looking to improve food systems in Africa has been named overall winner of the annual Enterprise Challenge competition run by SRUC.
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Save the date for Africa 2024: Prospects and Forecasts event! 6th February at @EdinburghUni with @royafrisoc and @africanstudies .Get your free ticket and join the discussion➡️.
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Kick off your year with a wide-ranging look at the Prospects and Forecasts for Africa in 2024 by an expert panel from diverse fields of work
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We are hiring! Join #MCFScholarsEd as a Transitions coordinator! The transitions coordinator will be responsible for developing pre and post-graduation programming and coordinating activities to connect our amazing alumni community! Apply by 1 February➡️
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The Transitions Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh to support Scholars’ transition out of studies and into...
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The past few days have been extraordinary for us as we were truly honoured to host.@Reetaroymcf the President and CEO of the @MastercardFdn. She had a fireside chat with the.@MCFScholarsEd about her journey, experiences and leadership tips and was nothing short of inspiring!
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We also had a Ceilidh celebration for @reetaroymcf's well-deserved Honorary Degree from the @EdinburghUni, as a recognition of her impact on education for African youth. Thank you for lighting up the way for millions of African youth, women, and girls for the next generation!
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Applications for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh are now closed. Good luck to all applicants! . Stay on top of the next steps in the application process: . #NurturingClimateLeaders
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⏰ Applications for the #MastercardFoundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh close tomorrow⏰.Review and submit your application ASAP! . Successful scholars will be invited to apply to their chosen postgraduate programmes at @EdinburghUni.#NurturingClimateLeaders
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RT @uoe_online: Andrew Omara Rwot from Uganda, a 1st year student of the online MSc Global Food Security and Nutrition and a Mastercard Fou….
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RT @MCFScholarsEd: 📌 REMINDER
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📌 REMINDER
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📌The scholarship application submission deadline is coming up in just about three weeks. 📌 All applicants must have completed the first stage of the application - the Eligibility Assessment by 1st December at 5pm GMT. We will not permit new applications after this date.
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Online studies are an excellent way to earn a qualification while continuing with work and staying closer to family - Delafrida Ukaga, ODL scholar. Find out more about online scholarships at the webinar running today at 1500 GMT. Register at:
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Thank you for sharing your experience @MirabelleMorah!. Find out more about the process of applying for on-campus postgraduate scholarship at
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We are still accepting applications for online and on-campus scholarships. Register to join upcoming info sessions:.On-campus scholarship: 10th Nov 2023 1500 GMT Online scholarship: 13th Nov 2023 1500 GMT .#NurturingClimateLeaders
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A recording of our recent webinar, 'Writing Postgraduate Application Essays,' is now available on YouTube
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Reminder to all interested in this webinar today, 2 November 2023, at 1500 (UK Time). Register to join:
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Join us for the webinar, Writing Your Postgraduate Application Essays, on 2 November 2023 at 1500 (UK Time). Registration link:
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