Application Form UG Studies MCFSP UWC 2024

MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON FRIDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2023 (16H30 CAT)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please note the following steps that must be followed:
- A new student must first apply to the University of the Western Cape (UWC) for admission in 2024 for the degree that you wish to study (via student.uwc.ac.za). Upon application you will receive an Application Number.
- A returning UWC student will have a Student Number.
- Use the Application Number/Student Number to complete this Application Form.
To be eligible for this Program, you must satisfy the following four criteria:
- Be no older than 26 years of age for the undergraduate degree;
- Meet the University's minimum admissions requirements (for program-/discipline-specific information, visit www.uwc.ac.za);
- Be ready to register for full-time undergraduate study in 2024.
- Provide evidence that access to university studies is impeded by social and economic barriers.
This application consists of six sections:

A. Personal Information
B. Academic Information
C. Family Information
D. Short Narratives
E. Community Engagement
F. Supporting Documentation and Certification

APPLICATION CALL DETAILS
We are pleased that you’re considering studying at the University of the Western Cape as a Mastercard Foundation Scholar.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a global initiative designed to develop the next generation of transformative leaders by enabling highly talented, service-oriented young people, primarily young Africans, to pursue their higher education and cultivate their leadership potential. The Program is specifically targeted towards talented young people whose access to higher education is impeded by economic and social barriers, and it places a particular emphasis on reaching young women, refugees and forcibly displaced youth, and young people living with disabilities, who are encouraged to apply.

For the academic year 2024, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of the Western Cape will support undergraduate degree level study for a maximum period of 4-years (3-year first degree plus 1-year honours degree or a 4-year first degree) for promising candidates in the following fields/disciplines:
- Humanities & Arts (History, Linguistics, Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies);
- Economic & Management Sciences (Economics, Information Sciences and Public Administration);
- Education (Mathematics and Science, Foundation Phase);
- Natural Sciences (Biological, Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences).
To be eligible for this Program, you must satisfy the following four criteria:
- Be no older than 26 years of age for the undergraduate degree;
- Meet the University's minimum admissions requirements (for program-/discipline-specific information, visit www.uwc.ac.za);
- Be ready to register for full-time undergraduate study in 2024.
- Provide evidence that access to university studies is impeded by social and economic barriers.
By completing this application, you are taking the first step in a process that will allow us to learn more about you, your achievements, and your long-term goals as a potential Mastercard Foundation Scholar. We encourage you to carefully read the application guidelines before completing the form.

The preferred method of application is via the online form submission. Please note that no duplicate applications will be accepted and applicants applying via both routes (that is online and via downloadable form submission) will be automatically disqualified.

A selection committee will review all applications and shortlist a set of applicants for interviews. All shortlisted candidates will be interviewed either in person or virtually.

Communication to the selected Scholars will be done by Friday, 17 November 2023.

A completed application should include the following in PDF format:

1. A cover letter (saved with the name: Initial.Surname_Cover_Letter) stating the following:
a) Personal background including family financial position.
b) Why you chose UWC.
c) Where you see yourself after graduation.

2. Copy of your High School certificate or mid-year grade 12 results (South African learners) (saved as in the above example: High School certificate).

3. A letter of recommendation (saved as above: Recommendation Letter) from your high school principal/deputy principal. The letter must be current, official, and signed.

4. One recent passport size photograph (Photograph).

5. A certified copy of your national identity document or passport (saved as above: Identity Document or Passport), including, where applicable, the visa page and/or refugee/asylum seeker permit.

It is strongly recommended that you carefully read all the instructions and gather all the necessary supporting documents before completing the application form. Please note that INCOMPLETE applications will not be processed.

The completed application form with supporting documents should be submitted only ONCE.

Duplicate applications or several email submissions from the same person will lead to disqualification.

You are invited to read the University’s POPIA Policy on its website. All personal information provided in this application will be used only to process this application and for purposes of this Program and for no other purpose.
Confirmation*

I confirm that I have thoroughly read and understood all the details provided in the call for applications, and I agree to comply with the stated requirements and guidelines.

A. PERSONAL DETAILS

I consent to the University of the Western Cape processing my personal information for the purposes of this application and for purposes of this Program.
University of the Western Cape Application/Student Number for the Academic Year 2024*
Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Other Name
Nationality*
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Date
Gender*
Marital Status*
Number of Children (if any)
Age at the time of application*
Country of Birth*
Country of Citizenship*
Country of residence at the time of application*
Place of residence at the time of application*
Email address*
example@example.com
Mobile phone number (Including country code)*

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Permanent Physical Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry of residence
Primary language spoken*
Other languages*
How did you learn about the scholarship?*

For non-South African citizens kindly provide the following information:
Do you have a passport?
If YES, Passport Number
Passport issued by (Country)
Date of Issue

DayMonthYear
Date
Date of Expiry

DayMonthYear
Date
Please attach a copy of the relevant page(s) of your passport to this application

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For refugees kindly provide the following information (where applicable):
1. Refugee status
2. UNHCR Number
3. Do you live in a camp or as an integrated refugee?
4. If in a camp, please name the camp responsible for your integration
5. If integrated, please give details of residence and contact details of persons/organization

For displaced youth, kindly provide the following information:
Letter from the relevant government authority (where you are currently residing) stating reason and nature of displacement

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For persons with disability, kindly provide the following information:
Are you registered with any disability organization/s?
If YES, name of the organization/s?
Nature of disability.
Please attach a copy of your disability registration form/card (if applicable

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Please indicate any special accommodation and other needs that you may require

State the degree program you are applying for. Your program of choice must be among the set of programs and disciplines/areas listed below:*
- Humanities & Arts (History, Linguistics, Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies); - Economic & Management Sciences (Economics, Information Sciences and Public Administration); - Education (Mathematics and Science, Foundation Phase); - Natural Sciences (Biological, Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences).
B. HIGH SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY STUDY COSTS

I consent to the University of the Western Cape processing my personal information for the purposes of this application and for purposes of this Program.
Name of high/secondary school attended*
Physical address:(Location)*
Year of completion*
High/Secondary school examination system*

Subjects passed and Grade(s) obtained*

	SUBJECT	GRADE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

School type*
Have you ever studied at a university or any tertiary institution?*

If YES, please complete the Table below and attach all supporting documents, e.g. copies of degree certificates

	Dates attended	Name of institution	Sponsor (if any)	Qualification obtained
University
College
Other

If you were admitted and dropped out, please give reasons and attach the supporting evidence
Please upload all supporting documents, e.g. copies of degree certificates.

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Who paid for your high school education?
If other; please state who paid your fees

C. FAMILY INFORMATION

I consent to the University of the Western Cape processing my personal information for the purposes of this application and for purposes of this Program.
SECTION 1: Parents or Guardians

Click on the tabs below to complete the relevant information

PARENT/GUARDIAN #1
Full Name*

Firsts NameMiddle NameLast Name
Relation to you*
Occupation*
Estimated income per month*
Highest level of education attained*
Mobile Contact Number*

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Email*
example@example.com
Physical Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry of residence

PARENT/GUARDIAN #2
Full Name

Firsts NameMiddle NameLast Name
Relation to you
Occupation
Estimated income per month
Mobile Contact Number

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Highest level of education attained
Email
example@example.com
Physical Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry of residence
SECTION 2: SIBLINGS

SIBLING INFORMATION

Please list the names, levels of education, gender and ages of any brothers/ sisters you have, even if they don't live in your household.

	Full Name	Gender	Age	Highest level of education/degree attained	Occupation/Employment	Monthly income
Sibling 1
Sibling 2
Sibling 3
Sibling 4
Sibling 5
Sibling 6
Sibling 7
Sibling 8
Sibling 9
Sibling 10

D. SHORT NARRATIVES

I consent to the University of the Western Cape processing my personal information for the purposes of this application and for purposes of this Program.
1. Describe your previous leadership experience in terms of positions held and other activities.*
2. State any awards and honours received: (for example, academic award; outstanding leadership award, community service award, etc.) (Attach the relevant evidence below).*
Attach awards and honours received*

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3. Career wise, what is your long term goal, and how will your proposed program of study contribute to achieving the goal?*

E. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

I consent to the University of the Western Cape processing my personal information for the purposes of this application and for purposes of this Program.
The vision of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is to develop the next generation of global and African leaders with a strong commitment to social justice.
1. Describe your participation in any voluntary/community activities and related experiences during the recent past and at present.*
2. Describe your aspirations for social change and how you plan to contribute to social change through your participation in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program*

F. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATION

I consent to the University of the Western Cape processing my personal information for the purposes of this application and for purposes of this Program.
1. UPLOAD OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

When submitting your application, all documents must be scanned in PDF format and named accordingly (e.g. for the Cover Letter: Initial.Surname_Cover _Letter.pdf) and then uploaded via the links below.
Cover Letter*

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Copies of your academic records (Academic Records) *

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Letter of recommendation (Recommendation Letter)*

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One recent passport size photograph (Photograph)*

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Certified copy of your national identity document or passport (Identity Document or Passport)*

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2. CERTIFICATION
I First Name Last Name hereby certify that all information contained in this application is truthfully and accurately presented by myself, and give my permission to the University of the Western Cape to obtain any verification deemed necessary to process my application. Finally, I acknowledge that completing this application form does not guarantee the award of a scholarship.

Signature Date
Prior to submission, please review your completed application form to ensure all sections have been completed and you have included all the required supporting documents. Incomplete submissions will not be processed.

Note: Submitting a completed application does not guarantee an award of scholarship.
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MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE

A. PERSONAL DETAILS

B. HIGH SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY STUDY COSTS

C. FAMILY INFORMATION

D. SHORT NARRATIVES

E. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

F. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATION