Deadline for Applications: 10th December 2023
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 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 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.
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
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.
APPLY
We are pleased to announce the start of the 2024-2025 Mastercard Foundation graduate scholarship recruitment at the University of Toronto. To learn more about the scholarship and eligibility, please register to attend one of our information sessions(opens in a new tab).
AREAS OF STUDY
In 2024/2025, we will be accepting applications to one of the following areas:
- Master of Health Informatics(opens in a new tab)
- Master of Health Administration(opens in a new tab)
- Master of Occupational and Environmental Health(opens in a new tab)
- Master of Social and Behavioural Health Sciences(opens in a new tab)
- Master of Health Administration(opens in a new tab)
- Master of Financial Insurance(opens in a new tab)
- Master of Engineering (Biomedical)(opens in a new tab)
- Master of Biotechnology(opens in a new tab)
- To apply for the Doctorate in Public Health program, please find the application form here.
The University of Toronto (U of T) 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 African Higher Education Health Collaborative partners include:
- Addis Ababa University(opens in a new tab)
- Ashesi 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)
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology(opens in a new tab)
- Moi University(opens in a new tab)
- University of Cape Town
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.(opens in a new tab) U of T attracts top faculty and students, providing an intellectual environment that is unmatched in depth and breadth by any other Canadian campus.
To learn more about U of T, visit the Future U of T website(opens in a new tab).
MENTORING, ORIENTATION, AND TRANSITION PROGRAMS
MCF 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.
ADVISORS AND ADMINISTRATORS
Advisors and administrators within the departments, faculties, and Centre for International Experience, regularly interact with MCF Scholars and help students navigate through university life. Student mentors also provide peer support. These resources will help with transitioning to U of T and to support academic and personal success
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