Internship
04 Sep 2026
Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health Scholarships 2027–2028 (University of Toronto)
Fully funded scholarship
Posted 50 minutes ago
About the Role
The Mastercard Foundation, through the Africa Health Collaborative, has opened its 2027–2028 graduate scholarship recruitment at the University of Toronto. This doctoral scholarship is open to recent alumni and graduating students of Africa Health Collaborative partner universities who have demonstrated academic excellence in health-related disciplines and a commitment to going back and giving back to their home countries.
At least 7 Mastercard Foundation Doctoral scholarships will be awarded for the 2027–2028 academic year for the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programme.
The award
- Full financial support for tuition, travel, housing, food, books and other expenses for the duration of the programme.
- A comprehensive support network, orientation sessions and support easing the transition to graduate study in Toronto and preparedness for return home.
At least 7 Mastercard Foundation Doctoral scholarships will be awarded for the 2027–2028 academic year for the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programme.
The award
- Full financial support for tuition, travel, housing, food, books and other expenses for the duration of the programme.
- A comprehensive support network, orientation sessions and support easing the transition to graduate study in Toronto and preparedness for return home.
Requirements
Applicants MUST meet all five eligibility criteria:
- Be a citizen of, and currently residing in, a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Have graduated from an Africa Health Collaborative partner institution 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 DrPH programme.
- Demonstrate a desire and commitment to return home for the last two years of the programme to contribute to Africa's economic growth and social development.
Attendance at one (1) of the three virtual information sessions is mandatory for eligibility.
How to apply: (Step 1) consult the admission requirements for the University of Toronto's Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programme. (Step 2) register and attend ONE of the three mandatory virtual information sessions — 25 August, 31 August or 4 September 2026 (3–4pm CAT) — attendance at one info session is mandatory to be eligible. Full details and registration: https://africahealthcollaborative.org.
- Be a citizen of, and currently residing in, a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Have graduated from an Africa Health Collaborative partner institution 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 DrPH programme.
- Demonstrate a desire and commitment to return home for the last two years of the programme to contribute to Africa's economic growth and social development.
Attendance at one (1) of the three virtual information sessions is mandatory for eligibility.
How to apply: (Step 1) consult the admission requirements for the University of Toronto's Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programme. (Step 2) register and attend ONE of the three mandatory virtual information sessions — 25 August, 31 August or 4 September 2026 (3–4pm CAT) — attendance at one info session is mandatory to be eligible. Full details and registration: https://africahealthcollaborative.org.