2025 Mastercard Foundation African STARS MSc Fellowship to Study in South Africa

The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) (Senegal), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, invite applications for the African STARS Fellowship; a fully funded opportunity to pursue an MSc in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. This two-year, multidisciplinary MSc programme is designed to equip African scientists with the expertise needed to lead innovative research in infectious diseases and pathogen genomics.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: June 26, 2025
2. Funding Type: Fully Funded
3. Country: South Africa
4. Institution: Stellenbosch University
5. Study Level: Masters
6. Courses Available: Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics
7. Sponsor: Mastercard Foundation
8. Eligible Gender: Men and Women

Eligibility Criteria for 2025 Mastercard Foundation African STARS MSc Fellowship to Study in South Africa

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Born in and/or living in Africa
2. 35 years of age or younger at the time of application
3. Hold a BSc Honours (NQF level 8) or equivalent 4-year degree (≥65%) in:
4. Bioinformatics, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science,
5. Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related field
6. Women are strongly encouraged to apply

Benefits of 2025 Mastercard Foundation African STARS MSc Fellowship to Study in South Africa

The African STARS Fellowship covers the full cost of the MSc programme, including:

1. Tuition fees
2. Accommodation
3. Living stipend
4. Research-related expenses
5. Air Travel expense
6. Health insurance

How to Apply

Step 1: Click here to apply for the African STARS Fellowship (Scholarship)

Note: This form is only for the scholarship application.

Step 2: Submit a formal application to Stellenbosch University for admission to the MSc Programme.

Deadline: 31 August 2025 (International), 30 September 2025 (South Africans)

For more details, visit the African Star Fellowship webpage

Application Deadline

June 26, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for 2025 Mastercard Foundation African STARS MSc Fellowship to Study in South Africa