University of Toronto Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health Scholarships 2026 | Fully Funded

Summary:

Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 University of Toronto Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health Scholarships.

The Africa Health Collaborative is pleased to announce the start of the 2026-2027 Mastercard Foundation graduate scholarship recruitment at the University of Toronto. This doctoral scholarship opportunity is open to recent alumni and graduating students at Africa Health Collaborative partner universities.

The 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.

Eligibilities:

To be considered for the University of Toronto Mastercard Foundation Scholarships, you must:

• 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.

Benefits:

• The scholarship offers full financial support 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 have the opportunity to engage in orientation sessions, which will ensure that they are fully engaged from the very beginning of their graduate studies.

Deadline:

October 10, 2025

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