Mastercard Foundation is a private foundation based in Toronto, Canada with a vision to create the opportunity for all to learn and prosper. In collaboration with a global network of educational institutions and non-governmental organizations, the Foundation promotes financial inclusion and prosperity for people living in poverty. The Foundation believes the future of Africa will be shaped by its young people, including those with academic talent and a commitment to giving back to their countries.
Benefits
Scholars in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto are provided with full financial assistance for the duration of their graduate studies. This includes travel expenses to Canada (including obtaining a passport and visa application fees), tuition, housing, food, health insurance, laptop, learning materials, and other expenses.
Requirements
Be a citizen and currently residing in a Sub-Saharan African country
Be graduating or have graduated within the last 5 years from a partner institution of the Africa Health Collaborative (listed on page one) and have not yet started studies at the graduate level
Have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership qualities during his/her undergraduate years
Be academically admissible to one of the sponsored graduate programs listed above
Demonstrate a desire and commitment to return home following graduation to contribute to the ongoing economic growth and social development in Africa
Method of Application
Interested applicants should first read the Announcement(opens in a new tab) to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, and then email mcf.cie@utoronto.ca(opens in a new tab) to request a link to the supplementary scholarship
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: December 4, 2024.