The Mastercard AfOx Scholarship is a fully funded postgraduate scholarship that provides young, passionate African students the opportunity to study at the University of Oxford. This initiative, a collaboration between the Mastercard Foundation and the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx), aims to support scholars in pandemic preparedness, leadership, and impact-driven studies.
Scholarship Summary
✅ Host Country: United Kingdom
✅ Eligible Countries: All African Nations
✅ Category: Postgraduate (Master’s)
✅ Benefits: Full Tuition | £19,237 Living Stipend | Flight Tickets | Visa Fees | Accommodation
✅ Deadline: Not Specified
Mastercard AfOx Scholarship Benefits
The University of Oxford Mastercard Scholarship provides:
✔ Full tuition coverage for the selected Master’s program.
✔ £19,237 annual stipend for living expenses.
✔ Economy return flight ticket to the UK.
✔ Visa and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) fees covered.
✔ Settling-in allowance and access to the Thrive Fund for emergencies.
✔ Bespoke leadership and impact training in collaboration with the Skoll Centre for Social Enterprise.
✔ 4-6 months work placement in leading African organizations (Ubuntu Period of Service).
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the 2025 Mastercard AfOx Scholarship, applicants must:
✔ Be a citizen of an African country.
✔ Apply for a Master’s degree at the University of Oxford via the graduate admissions portal and indicate interest in AfOx funding.
✔ Belong to historically underrepresented groups (including women, refugees, and persons with disabilities).
✔ Ensure all applications and supporting documents are submitted at least one week before the course deadline.
How to Apply for the Mastercard AfOx Scholarship
Follow these steps to apply:
1️⃣ Apply for a Master’s degree at the University of Oxford and indicate interest in AfOx funding.
2️⃣ Request an application fee waiver if eligible (Oxford waives the £75 fee for many low-income countries).
3️⃣ Join the Afrisoc Mentoring Program for additional application support and fee waiver assistance.
4️⃣ Receive a conditional offer from Oxford before applying for the AfOx Graduate Scholarship Program.
5️⃣ Complete the AfOx Graduate Scholarship questionnaire when invited.
6️⃣ Attend a virtual interview if shortlisted.
For further details, visit the official AfOx Scholarship webpage or email afox@ndm.ox.ac.uk.
This scholarship offers African students a life-changing opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree at Oxford University while gaining valuable leadership and professional development.
