Call for Applications: Mastercard Foundation Graduate Scholarship at the University of Toronto Is Open Now!!!
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.
The Mastercard Foundation graduate scholarship is a fully comprehensive scholarship that provides full financial assistance for tuition, travel expenses, housing, food, books, and other expenses for the duration of the professional program. In addition to financial support, scholars will be provided with a comprehensive support network to ensure academic success. Furthermore, each scholar will take part in a two-week summer orientation program to facilitate a seamless transition into graduate studies and life in Toronto, and to prepare them for their return to Africa. To apply for the Mastercard Foundation graduate scholarship, please visit the University of Toronto website and complete the online application form. The application deadline is typically in December. Please visit the program website for specific information about the deadline for the upcoming application cycle.
Mastercard Foundation Graduate Scholarship at the University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is pleased to announce the start of the 2024-2025 Mastercard Foundation graduate scholarship recruitment. This scholarship opportunity is open to recent alumni and graduating students at African Higher Education Health Collaborative partner universities.
The scholarship will be awarded to individuals who have demonstrated academic excellence in health-related disciplines and a personal commitment to returning to their home countries after completing their degrees to contribute to the ongoing economic growth and social development in Africa.
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CanadaBenefits
- 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, and visa application fees).
- Housing, course materials, health insurance, laptop, food, books, and other expenses for the duration of their graduate degrees.
Eligibilities
- Applicants must be a citizen and currently residing in a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Applicants must be graduating or have graduated within the last 5 years from a partner institution of the African Higher Education Health Collaborative and have not yet started studies at the graduate level.
- Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and leadership qualities during their undergraduate years.
- Applicants must be academically admissible to one of the sponsored graduate programs listed above.
- Applicants must demonstrate a desire and commitment to return home following graduation to contribute to the ongoing economic growth and social development in Africa.
Application Process
Step One
Prospective applicants must first consult the admission requirements for their chosen program of study. The links above will guide you in exploring these different programs. If you meet the academic requirements of your program of interest, please follow through with step two.
Step Two
Sign up to attend a scholarship information session and complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship application. The deadline for submission of the completed application and receipt of all required attachments is Wednesday, November 15th, 2023. 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. Please follow specifically the instructions of your prospective department once you receive them. There will be 4 virtual information sessions for interested applicants. The dates of these sessions are:
Monday, October 16th, 2023, at 2:00 pm EST (Toronto time) – Register
Tuesday, October 31st, 2023, at 11:00 am EST (Toronto time) – Register
Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, at 9:00 am EDT (Toronto time) – Register
Friday, November 10th, 2023, at 12:00pm EDT (Toronto time) – Register
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Application Deadline: November 10, 2023
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