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Scholars Entrepreneurship Fund
Mastercard Foundation Scholars and Alumni can pitch for funding to support social enterprise initiatives that create positive community impact.
Through the foundation’s pilot Scholars Entrepreneurship Fund, Mastercard Foundation Scholars and Alumni can pitch for funding for social enterprise initiatives that make a real impact in communities.
Places
City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference
https://uct.ac.za/mastercardfdn/mastercard-foundation-scholar-development
Community Outreach and Service Day
Scholars are encouraged to engage in community projects and give back through initiatives like the annual Service Day, led by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Council.
Involvement in community projects and giving back is encouraged. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Council takes the lead in arranging an annual Service Day.
Leadership Development
Scholars can participate in an annual leadership training camp and a two-day entrepreneurship bootcamp, as well as other ongoing leadership and personal development activities arranged by the program.
This includes an annual leadership training camp and a two-day entrepreneurship bootcamp.
Career Development and Career Management
The programme offers ongoing activities focused on career management, planning, and professional development for scholars.
Other ongoing activities arranged by the program focus on personal and professional development, as well as career management and planning.
Mentorship Programme
All Mastercard Foundation Scholars are part of a structured mentorship programme designed to support their personal and professional growth.
All scholars are part of the mentorship programme and are encouraged to participate in various leadership opportunities on campus.
