Mastercard Foundation / University of Toronto

Fully funded

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto

Mastercard Foundation / University of Toronto, Canada

Scholarship overview

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto provides full financial support for graduate study in health-related disciplines to citizens of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is linked to the Africa Health Collaborative of eight African partner universities.

Scholars receive extended orientation, mentoring, transition assistance and peer support, and are expected to return home to work in self-employment or health-related professions.

Award Information

  • Citizen of, and currently living in, a Sub-Saharan African country
  • Graduated or graduating from an Africa Health Collaborative partner institution, without having started graduate studies
  • Under 35
  • Academic excellence and leadership in undergraduate studies
  • Admissible to one of the sponsored programmes
  • Commitment to return home and contribute to Africa's development
  • Travel to Canada including passport and visa fees
  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Food and grocery stipend
  • Health insurance
  • Learning materials and other expenses
  • Up to 20 scholarships for 2026-2027

The 2026-2027 deadline was November 3, 2025, 12 noon Toronto time; applications are closed.

  1. Check the admission requirements for the chosen programme.
  2. Attend an information session and complete the Mastercard Foundation scholarship application.
  3. After approval, apply to the programme through the School of Graduate Studies.

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