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2025-06-13 13:31:11

Mastercard African STARS Fully Funded Scholarship (MSc Fellowship) 2025 for Africans

Deadline

2025-06-26

Value of Scholarship

Full Scholarship, Accommodation, Feeding allowance, Monthly Stipend & Air tickets

Country Tenable

South Africa

Renewable

Mastercard African STARS Fully Funded Scholarship (MSc Fellowship) 2025 for Africans

Apply Now: 2025 Mastercard African STARS MSc Fellowship at Stellenbosch University

The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (Senegal), is now accepting applications for the 2025 African STARS Fellowship Program.

This prestigious and fully funded opportunity supports African students pursuing a Master’s in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics at Stellenbosch University.

About the African STARS MSc Fellowship

The African STARS Fellowship is designed to equip the next generation of African scientists with the expertise needed to tackle infectious diseases across the continent.

Program Duration: February 2026 – January 2028
Location: Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa

Programme Highlights:

A 9-month structured coursework block, including core modules in Statistics and Bioinformatics
Elective "capita selecta" modules in Infectious Diseases or Pathogen Genomics
Over a year of intensive research training in world-class labs
Tailored career development workshops for researchers in low- and middle-income countries
Mentorship from experienced faculty and partner institutions

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Mastercard African STARS MSc Fellowship, applicants must:

Be born in and/or currently residing in Africa
Be 35 years old or younger at the time of application
Hold a BSc Honours (NQF level 8) or a 4-year degree (with ≥65%) in a relevant field such as:

Bioinformatics, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science
Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or related disciplines

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

Fellowship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive full funding, covering:

Tuition fees
Accommodation
Monthly living stipend
Research-related costs
Round-trip airfare
Health insurance

How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Apply for the Fellowship

Click here to submit your application for the African STARS Fellowship (Scholarship) through the official portal.
Deadline: 26 June 2025

Note: This step is for the scholarship application only.

Step 2: Apply for Admission to Stellenbosch University

Click here to submit a formal application to the MSc programme at Stellenbosch University.

Deadline:
31 August 2025 for international applicants
30 September 2025 for South African applicants

For details on the MSc programme structure, refer to page 136 of the 2025 Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Yearbook.

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