University of Toronto is currently accepting applications for its Mastercard DrPH Scholarship 2027 in Canada. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About University of Toronto - Mastercard DrPH Scholarship
Mastercard DrPH Scholarship supports doctoral study in public health for alumni and graduating students from Africa Health Collaborative partner universities. The Mastercard DrPH Scholarship 2027 in Canada funds professional Doctor of Public Health study and prioritizes candidates who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to returning to contribute to their home countries.
The scholarship is administered through a partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and the University of Toronto, Dalla Lana School of Public Health. The program includes full financial support, orientation sessions, and a support network to help scholars transition to graduate life in Toronto and prepare for return to their home country.
Benefits of University of Toronto - Mastercard DrPH Scholarship
- Full financial support for tuition, travel expenses, housing, food, books, and other expenses for the duration of the professional program.
- A comprehensive support network to ensure academic success.
- Opportunity to engage in orientation sessions to ease transition and preparedness for return to home country.
University of Toronto - Mastercard DrPH Scholarship Requirements
- Be a citizen and currently residing in a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Have graduated from a partner institution of the Africa Health Collaborative (listed here) and have not yet started graduate studies at the doctoral level.
- Demonstrate academic excellence and leadership qualities during his/her undergraduate and master’s years.
- Be academically admissible to the sponsored graduate program listed above.
- Demonstrate a desire and commitment to return home for the last two years of the program to contribute to the ongoing economic growth and social development in Africa.
Application Date and Process
- Prospective applicants must first consult the admission requirements for the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program of study. If you meet the academic requirements of this program, please follow through to step two
- Register and attend one of the three virtual info sessions and the (optional) Question and Answer session. Please note that to be eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health Scholarship and have your application considered, attendance at one (1) information session is mandatory.
- Complete the Mastercard Foundation Doctoral Scholarship application. The link to the application form will be shared at the upcoming info sessions. Deadline for submission of the completed application is October 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST (Toronto time).
- If shortlisted for the Mastercard Foundation Doctoral Scholarship, you will be invited to complete a program application to the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program from the University of Toronto, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, which is due by November 20, 2026.
Application Deadline
01 October, 2026
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