Applications are now open for the fully funded Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto (U of T) for the 2026-2027 academic year!
Closing Date: 3 November 2025
Applications are now open for the fully funded Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto (U of T) for the 2026-2027 academic year!
About
Mastercard Foundation is a private foundation based in Toronto, Canada with a vision to create the opportunity for all to learn and prosper. In collaboration with a global network of educational institutions and non-governmental organizations, the Foundation promotes financial inclusion and prosperity for people living in poverty. The Foundation believes the future of Africa will be shaped by its young people, including those with academic talent and a commitment to giving back to their countries.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto (U of T) is a fully funded scholarship program for graduate studies at Canada’s leading institution of learning, discovery, and knowledge creation. U of T is proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, driven to invent and innovate.
Prospective Mastercard Foundation Scholars will develop their capacity and networks to engage in diverse healthcare professions and healthcare ecosystems in Africa. Upon completion of the program, it’s expected that Mastercard Foundation Scholars will return to their home countries and engage in self-employment or work in a range of health-related professions to advance the health outcomes within their countries upon completion.
U of T is pleased to announce the start of the 2026-2027 Mastercard Foundation graduate scholarship recruitment at the University of Toronto.
The Scholarship
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto (U of T) is a comprehensive scholarship that provides citizens from Sub-Saharan Africa with access to relevant university education in health-related disciplines.
Scholarship Benefits
Scholars in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto are provided with full financial assistance for the duration of their graduate studies. This includes travel expenses to Canada (including obtaining a passport and visa application fees), tuition, housing, food and grocery stipend, health insurance, learning materials, and other expenses.
How To Apply
Your university transcript should be emailed to [email protected] following the submission of your application. (Transcript must be from one of the Health Collaborative Partner universities).
Areas of Study
For 2026-2027 year, University of Toronto will accept scholarship applications for ONE of the following programs:
- Master of Engineering (Biomedical) (opens in a new tab)
- Master of Financial Insurance(opens in a new tab)
- MHSc Master of Health Administration (opens in a new tab)
- MHSc Master of Health Informatics (opens in a new tab)
- MPH: Health Promotion(opens in a new tab)
- MPH: Occupational and Environmental Health(opens in a new tab)
Africa Health Collaborative
The University of Toronto is collaborating with eight leading African universities to support their efforts to train and prepare young professionals for the meaningful work of growing African health sectors, with an emphasis on employment opportunities for women.
The Africa Health Collaborative partners include:
- Addis Ababa University(opens in a new tab)
- African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (opens in a new tab)
- African Leadership University (opens in a new tab)
- Amref International University/Amref Health Africa (opens in a new tab)
- Ashesi University (opens in a new tab)
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (opens in a new tab)
- Moi University (opens in a new tab)
- University of Cape Town
Mentoring, Orientation, and Transition Programs
Mastercard Foundation Scholars are provided with a variety of mentoring and transition assistance programs. This includes an extended orientation prior to, and, upon arrival to become familiar with the University’s academic requirements and practices and will also introduce students to various social, co-curricular and professional opportunities.
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