Fully Funded Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto 2025
Location: University of Toronto
Deadline: 4 November 2024
About the Scholarship
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. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto is a comprehensive scholarship that provides citizens from Sub-Saharan Africa with access to relevant university education.
This scholarship opportunity is open to recent alumni and graduating students at their Africa Health Collaborative partner universities. These graduate scholarships will be awarded to those individuals who have demonstrated academic excellence in the associated health related disciplines and a personal commitment to going back and giving back to their home countries at the completion of their degree.
Africa Health Collaborative Partner Universities
• Addis Ababa University
• African Institute for Mathematical Sciences
• African Leadership University
• Amref International University/Amref Health Africa
• Ashesi University
• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
• Moi University
• University of Cape Town
Benefits of the Scholarship
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
- Travel expenses to Canada (including obtaining a passport and visa application fees),
- Tuition
- Housing
- Food
- Health insurance
- Laptop
- Learning materials
- Other expenses.
Areas of Study
For the 2025-2026 academic year, scholarship applications for one of the following programs will be accepted:
• Master of Occupational and Environmental Health
• Master of Social and Behavioural Health Sciences
• Master of Health Administration
• Master of Financial Insurance
• Master of Engineering (Biomedical)
• Master of Biotechnology (for May 2026 start)
How to Apply for the Scholarship
Step One
Prospective applicants must first consult the admission requirements for their chosen program of study. Explore the different programs available and if you meet the academic requirements of your program of interest, please follow through to step two.
Step Two
Sign up to attend a scholarship information session and complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship application. Deadline for submission of the completed application and receipt of all required attachments is Monday, November 4, 2024 at 12 noon (Toronto time).
If your application for the Mastercard Foundation scholarship meets all criteria and is approved by the Scholarship Admission Committee, you will receive an email to move forward to step three. These notifications to successful applicants will be made in early December.
Step Three
Begin your graduate application to the department/program of your interest from the University of Toronto, School of Graduate Studies website. The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) is the central location for graduate applications at the university. Each department and program area will inform you as to the specific requirements of their department and provide you with subsequent dates for the submission of supplementary information. This is an online process that will require you to upload documents to your application. Three virtual information sessions for interested applicants will be offered on the below mentioned dates:
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 2:00 pm EST (Toronto time) – REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:00 am EST (Toronto time) – REGISTER HERE
Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:00 am EDT (Toronto time) – REGISTER HERE
About the University of Toronto
Established in 1827, the University of Toronto has one of the strongest research and teaching faculties in North America and consistently ranks among the top universities in the world. U of T attracts top faculty and students, providing an intellectual environment that is unmatched in depth and breadth by any other Canadian campus.
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.
About Mastercard Foundation
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.
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