MTN Solution Space Scholarships for African Students at UCT

The MTN Solution Space Scholarships fund African mid-career professionals and entrepreneurs who want to develop and test new models for the continent's future. The award supports those committed to local innovation, for whom a postgraduate qualification is a key step. It is aimed at leaders who move beyond business as usual.

• Host: University of Cape Town Graduate Business School (UCT GSB), South Africa
• Level: MBA or MPhil in Inclusive Innovation
• Value: full tuition and registration fees for one or a maximum of two years
• Target group: South African/African citizens
• Number of awards: not specified
• Deadline: 15 November 2015

University of Cape Town Graduate Business School (UCT GSB) in Cape Town, South Africa.

The scholarship applies to the MBA or the MPhil in Inclusive Innovation programme at the UCT GSB. For the academic year 2016-2017, awards will go to applicants passionate about Education, Health and Wellbeing, Smart Cities, and Open Imagination.

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South African/African citizens.

An MTN Scholarship is awarded for one or a maximum of two years. It covers the full cost of tuition and registration fees at UCT GSB, as set by the business school.

To be considered for an MTN Scholarship you must:

1. Be a South African/African citizen and have been a Permanent Resident for at least 1 year.
2. Apply to pursue either the MBA or the MPhil in Inclusive Innovation programme at the UCT GSB. You can only take up the MTN Scholarship if you are successfully admitted to the UCT GSB programme. For full details about the MBA or MPhil programme, criteria and how to apply to the business school click here.
3. Meet the Financial Need Criteria (see official website for full details).

You cannot apply for an MTN Scholarship without applying to the business school. First, check that you are eligible and apply for the academic programme at the UCT GSB through the Admissions Office. For full details about the MBA or MPhil Inclusive Innovation programme, criteria and how to apply to the business school click here.

Then submit the MTN Scholarship Application online form together with your UCT application number received from the UCT GSB Admissions Office and the required supporting documents. The deadline for scholarship applications is 15 November 2015.

Visit the official website (link below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

This scholarship suits African mid-career professionals and entrepreneurs who are already working on local innovation and want a postgraduate qualification to take that work further. It is a good fit if you are ready to apply for the UCT GSB MBA or MPhil in Inclusive Innovation and can show financial need.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines and the UCT GSB programme criteria before you start.
• Prepare your supporting documents early so you can submit the online form on time.
• Apply to the business school first and keep your UCT application number safe, as you will need it for the scholarship form.
• Check whether you need to provide proof of financial need and gather the relevant documents.
• Submit your application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute problems.

• Who can apply for the MTN Solution Space Scholarships? South African/African citizens who have been Permanent Residents for at least 1 year and who apply to the UCT GSB MBA or MPhil in Inclusive Innovation programme.
• What does the scholarship cover? Full tuition and registration fees at UCT GSB for one or a maximum of two years.
• When is the deadline? The scholarship application deadline is 15 November 2015.
• How do I apply? First apply to the UCT GSB programme through the Admissions Office, then submit the MTN Scholarship Application online form with your UCT application number and supporting documents.
• Can I apply for the scholarship without applying to the business school? No, you must first apply and be admitted to the UCT GSB programme.