2026 University of Toronto Mastercard Scholarships in Canada for Africans | Fully Funded

Summary:

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.

Eligibilities:

To be considered for the University of Toronto (U of T) Mastercard Scholarship, you must:

• 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);

  
  

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.

Deadline:

November 3, 2025

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