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. Prospective scholars will receive full funding that covers the costs of tuition, accommodation, living stipend, laptop, meals, and travel and also 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 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.
Eligibility Requirements
be a resident and a graduating high school student of a country within Sub-Saharan Africa;
demonstrate financial need correspondent to that of the lowest two quintiles of your country;
have very strong academic results within your school system;
have a record of leadership and extracurricular involvement;
maintain a strong desire to return to Africa to assist and work towards enhanced regional socioeconomic development;
be graduating from a recognized secondary school, or have completed the necessary academic requirements; and
fulfill the necessary English requirements (dependent on country);
Duration and Reward
Scholars in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at U of T are provided with
full financial assistance for tuition,
travel expenses to Canada (including obtaining a passport, visa application fees),
housing, course materials, health insurance, laptop, food, books, and other expenses for the duration of their graduate degrees.
Areas of Study
For the 2025-2026 academic year, we will accept scholarship applications for one of the following programs:
• 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)
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
Ashesi University
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences
African Leadership University
Amref International University/Amref Health Africa
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Moi University
University of Cape Town
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Toronto MasterCard Scholarship, visit the Mastercard Foundation Scholarships portal at the University of Toronto.
Ensure you have satisfied all the requirements above, and that you have prepared all your application documents.
The application deadline for the 2025-2026 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto will be on November 4, 2024 at 12 noon (Toronto time).
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