Applications are currently opened for the Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health Scholarships 2026/2027 at the University of Toronto, Canada. This comprehensive scholarship offers full financial support for tuition, travel expenses, housing, food, books, and other expenses for the duration of the professional program
Scholarships will be awarded to individuals who have demonstrated academic excellence in associated health-related disciplines and a personal commitment to going back and giving back to their home countries.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Mastercard Foundation and University of Toronto
- Host Institution(s): University of Toronto
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Study level: Doctorate
- Number of Awards: Several
- Scholarship Worth: fully funded
- Nationality: Africans
Also See: University of Miami Stamps Scholarship for Study in USA
Eligibility and Selection Criteria:
To qualify for the Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health;
- Be a citizen and currently residing in a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Have graduated from a partner institution of the Africa Health Collaborative (listed here) and have not yet started graduate studies at the doctoral level.
- Demonstrate academic excellence and leadership qualities during his/her undergraduate and master’s years.
- Be academically admissible to the sponsored graduate program listed above.
- Demonstrate a desire and commitment to return home for the last two years of the program to contribute to the ongoing economic growth and social development in Africa.
Application Procedures
Interested applicants for the Doctor of Public Health at the University of Toronto are to follow the steps outlined below:
Step One
Prospective applicants must first consult the admission requirements for the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program of study. If you meet the academic requirements of this program, please follow through to step two.
Step Two
Register and attend one of the three virtual info sessions and the (optional) Q&A session. Please note that to be eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health Scholarship and have your application considered, attendance at one (1) information session is mandatory:
Application Deadline: June 2026
