The University of Toronto (Canada) MasterCard Foundation Scholars Programme is offering Undergraduate scholarship to sub-Saharan African Students for 2024/2025 academic session.
Application Deadline: 10th December 2023 (Deadline Varies across different courses)
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Field of Study: First-entry undergraduate programs in either the Faculty of Arts and Science or the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
About University of Toronto MasterCard Foundation Scholarship
If you are a student from Sub-Saharan Africa who has demonstrated your academic talent, are personally committed to giving back to your country, yet face significant economic barriers, then you are advised to apply to The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Programme.
The University of Toronto MasterCard Foundation offers The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Programme at the University of Toronto to develop Africa’s next generation of leaders.
Thanks to the Foundation’s visionary support, U of T can now provide 67 African students with one of the world’s top-ranked educations, in one of the world’s most multi-cultural cities. The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Programme opens up boundless opportunities for young Africans from economically disadvantaged communities, but with academic talent, potential to lead, and motivation to make a difference. As U of T graduates and global citizens, they will return to Africa with the tools to change lives within their communities and across borders.
In 2024/2025 session, applications opens to one of the following areas:
- Master of Health Informatics(opens in a new tab)
- Master of Health Administration(opens in a new tab)
- Master of Occupational and Environmental Health(opens in a new tab)
- Master of Social and Behavioural Health Sciences(opens in a new tab)
- Master of Health Administration(opens in a new tab)
- Master of Financial Insurance(opens in a new tab)
- Master of Engineering (Biomedical)(opens in a new tab)
- Master of Biotechnology(opens in a new tab)
To apply for the Doctorate in Public Health program, please find the application form here.
The University of Toronto (U of T) is collaborating with eight leading African universities to support their efforts to train and prepare young professionals for the meaningful work of growing African health sectors, with an emphasis on employment opportunities for women.
The African Higher Education Health Collaborative partners include:
- Addis Ababa University(opens in a new tab)
- Ashesi University(opens in a new tab)
- African Institute for Mathematical Sciences(opens in a new tab)
- African Leadership University (opens in a new tab)
- Amref International University/Amref Health Africa(opens in a new tab)
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology(opens in a new tab)
- Moi University(opens in a new tab)
- University of Cape Town
Offered Since: 2013/2014 academic year
Type: Undergraduate Scholarships for African students
Selection Criteria and Eligibility: The Toronto MasterCard Foundation Scholars Programme is open to you if you are a resident and citizen of a Sub-Saharan Africa country. You must be a first-time applicant to the University of Toronto who has not yet begun university study elsewhere. If you are a transfer student, you are not eligible for the Program.
In order to be eligible for the Toronto MasterCard Foundation Scholars Programme, 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);
Please note that both academic and English requirements differ based on the country and educational system you are coming from.
Number of Scholarships: Numerous
Value of University of Toronto MasterCard Foundation Scholarship:
- If selected, you will receive a scholarship equivalent to the costs related to attaining a Bachelor’s degree, including travel, tuition, textbooks, housing, food, and living expenses.
- You will also receive financial, academic, social, and post-graduation support which will enable you to build experiences and competencies critical for academic success.
University Of Toronto MasterCard Foundation Internships: The program includes two unpaid internships.
- The first will take place in the Toronto area for three months during your second summer to provide local practical work experience and skills.
- The second internship will take place in Africa during your third summer.
There will be funding available to help you with the cost of a passport. If you do not own a passport, the program will aid in passport applications and related costs.
Duration of Scholarship: for a four-year undergraduate degree
Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan Africa
To be taken at (country): University of Toronto. Canada
How to Apply for University of Toronto MasterCard Foundation Scholarship
To apply for the scholarship and for admission, you must submit an online application.
They are pleased to announce the start of the 2024-2025 Mastercard Foundation graduate scholarship recruitment at the University of Toronto. To learn more about the scholarship and eligibility, please register to attend one of their information sessions.
A completed application includes the following components:
- A completed online application – all applicable sections must be filled out, including contact information, financial information, personal details and responses to essay questions.
- Financial documents – upload a scanned copy of financial documentation.
- Transcript – upload a scanned copy of your secondary school transcript and any other academic information.
- Two references – provide the names and contact details of two individuals who will serve as your referees. They will contact your referees directly and ask them to submit their letter of reference through a secure website.
For more details, Visit the Scholarship Webpage.