University of Toronto (U of T) 2024 Fully Funded Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program for Graduate Studies, Canada

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.

For More Info: Mastercard Foundation Scholars - Centre for International Experience (utoronto.ca)

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Toronto
• City to studyToronto
• School to studyUniversity of Toronto

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.

Requirements

Applicants MUST meet the following six eligibility criteria:

• Be a citizen and currently residing in a Sub-Saharan African country
• 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
• Have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership qualities during his/her undergraduate years
• Be academically admissible to one of the sponsored graduate programs listed above
• Demonstrate a desire and commitment to return home following graduation to contribute to the ongoing economic growth and social development in Africa

Interview Dates and Process

We will offer 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 9:00am EDT (Toronto time) - Register
• Friday November 10th, 2023, at 12:00pm EDT (Toronto time) - Register

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Application Deadline

Not Specified

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Toronto on admissions.sgs.utoronto.ca to apply

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)

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.