Fully Funded University of Toronto and Mastercard Foundation Doctor of

September 17, 2025

Are you a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate from an Africa Health Collaborative partner university, passionate about improving public health in Africa? The Mastercard Foundation is offering fully funded doctoral scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year at the University of Toronto, providing an incredible opportunity to pursue a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree. This is your final call to secure your spot in a prestigious program that supports academic excellence and commitment to giving back to your home country. Hurry, the deadline ends soon.

The Africa Health Collaborative proudly announces the opening of the Mastercard Foundation Doctoral Scholarship recruitment at the University of Toronto for the 2026-2027 academic year. These scholarships target outstanding students from partner universities who are committed to advancing health outcomes in Africa.
The scholarship covers full tuition fees and additional costs, including travel, housing, food, books, and other necessary expenses, ensuring scholars can focus fully on their studies and professional development. Scholars will also benefit from a comprehensive support network, orientation sessions, and ongoing academic guidance.

Benefits

Full financial coverage for tuition, travel, accommodation, food, books, and other educational expenses for the duration of the doctoral program.
Access to an extensive support system to ensure academic success and smooth transition into graduate student life in Toronto.
Orientation sessions aimed at preparing scholars for both academic and cultural adjustment.
Opportunity to engage with peers and mentors, fostering leadership and networking.
A platform to build skills and knowledge that will directly benefit African communities upon returning home.
Up to three Mastercard Foundation Doctoral Scholarships will be awarded for the Doctor of Public Health program.

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This program is sponsored by the Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with the University of Toronto and Africa Health Collaborative.

Requirements/ Eligibility criteria

To qualify, applicants must satisfy all of the following:

Be a citizen currently residing in a Sub-Saharan African country.
Have graduated from one of the Africa Health Collaborative partner institutions and not yet started doctoral-level graduate studies.
Demonstrate academic excellence and leadership during undergraduate and master’s studies.
Be academically admissible to the University of Toronto Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program.
Show a genuine desire and commitment to return to their home country for the last two years of the program to contribute meaningfully to Africa’s economic growth and social development.

Deadline

The application deadline is 10th October 2025. This is a time-sensitive, urgent opportunity for those committed to public health leadership in Africa. Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot in this life-changing program