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Summary

• Host: University of Toronto, Canada
• Programme: Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
• Scholarship: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
• Study Location: Toronto, Canada
• Scholarships: At least 7
• Eligibility: Citizens currently residing in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Academic Requirement: Graduate of an Africa Health Collaborative partner university
• Funding: Fully funded
• Application Deadline: 1 October 2026
• UBC/DrPH Programme Application Deadline: 20 November 2026 for shortlisted applicants

About the Scholarship/Programme

The Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health Scholarship at the University of Toronto provides fully funded doctoral study for eligible graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa.

For the 2027–2028 academic year, the Africa Health Collaborative and the University of Toronto announced that at least seven Mastercard Foundation Doctoral Scholarships will be awarded for the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programme at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

The scholarship is aimed at academically excellent candidates who have demonstrated leadership and have a strong commitment to contributing to Africa’s future.

A major part of the programme’s purpose is to develop health professionals who can strengthen health systems and contribute to improved health outcomes in their home countries. Scholars are expected to demonstrate a commitment to returning home for the last two years of the programme to contribute to economic growth and social development in Africa.

Scholarship Benefits

The official call describes the scholarship as providing full financial support for the duration of the professional programme.

Support includes:

• Tuition fees.
• Travel expenses.
• Housing.
• Food.
• Books.
• Other educational and living expenses.
• A comprehensive support network for academic success.
• Orientation sessions to help scholars transition into graduate study and life in Toronto.
• Preparation and support for returning to their home countries.

The University of Toronto also describes its Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program as providing full financial assistance for eligible graduate studies, including travel, tuition, housing, food and learning materials.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must meet all five eligibility criteria stated in the current official call.

You must:

1. Be a citizen of and currently reside in a Sub-Saharan African country.
2. Have graduated from an Africa Health Collaborative partner institution and not have already started doctoral-level graduate studies.
3. Demonstrate academic excellence and leadership qualities during your undergraduate and master’s studies.
4. Be academically admissible to the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programme.
5. Demonstrate a desire and commitment to return home for the final two years of the programme and contribute to Africa’s economic growth and social development.

The current call is specifically for graduates and graduating students from Africa Health Collaborative partner universities.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1: Check the DrPH Admission Requirements

Before applying for the scholarship, prospective applicants must first review the admission requirements for the Doctor of Public Health programme at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

Step 2: Attend a Mandatory Information Session

Applicants must register for and attend at least one of the three virtual information sessions.

Attendance at one information session is mandatory for your scholarship application to be considered.

The scheduled sessions are:

• 25 August 2026
• 31 August 2026
• 4 September 2026

A separate Question-and-Answer session is scheduled for 16 September 2026 and is optional.

Step 3: Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Application

The scholarship application link will be shared during the upcoming information sessions.

The completed application must be submitted by:

1 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST (Toronto time).

Successful scholarship applicants will be notified by late October and invited to proceed to the next stage.

Step 4: Apply to the DrPH Programme

Shortlisted Mastercard Foundation scholarship applicants will then be invited to complete the University of Toronto Doctor of Public Health programme application.

The programme application deadline is:

20 November 2026.

The Dalla Lana School of Public Health will provide shortlisted applicants with the specific programme requirements and instructions for uploading supporting documents.

Important Deadline

Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline:
📅 1 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST (Toronto time)

University of Toronto DrPH Application Deadline:
📅 20 November 2026 — for shortlisted scholarship applicants.

Important: Attendance at one information session is mandatory for the scholarship application to be considered.

Related Opportunities

1. Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at UBC 2027

A fully funded graduate opportunity for eligible African students at the University of British Columbia in Canada.

2. University of Cape Town Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2027

A previously drafted Mastercard Foundation opportunity supporting eligible African students at the University of Cape Town.

3. AERC–World Bank Visiting Scholars Program

A previously drafted African-focused academic opportunity supporting research and professional development in economics and related fields.

Official Application Link

Official University of Toronto / Africa Health Collaborative Call:

The official call contains the current eligibility requirements, information-session schedule and application procedure.

Final Note from AK Travels LTD

This opportunity is specifically designed for African health-sector leaders and emerging professionals who want to pursue doctoral-level training in public health and contribute to the development of health systems across Africa.

For the 2027–2028 academic year, at least seven Mastercard Foundation Doctoral Scholarships will be awarded for the University of Toronto’s Doctor of Public Health programme.

The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support covering tuition, travel, housing, food, books and other expenses, alongside academic and transition support.

Applicants should pay particular attention to the mandatory information-session requirement. Attending at least one of the three scheduled information sessions is required before the scholarship application can be considered.

The scholarship application itself is due on 1 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Toronto time. Candidates who are shortlisted will then receive instructions to complete the separate University of Toronto DrPH application, which is due on 20 November 2026.

Prospective applicants should first confirm that they meet the DrPH admission requirements and all five Mastercard Foundation eligibility conditions before proceeding.

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