Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 University of Toronto (U of T) Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program. This prestigious program offers fully funded scholarships for graduate studies at Canada’s leading institution of learning, discovery, and knowledge creation. As one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, U of T is dedicated to inventing and innovating while providing invaluable opportunities for international students, particularly those from Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at U of T aims to support the academic and leadership development of students who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to contributing to their communities. By providing financial support and access to a world-class education, the program encourages recipients to return home after graduation to aid in the economic growth and social development of their countries.
Name of Host Institution
MasterCard Foundation
Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Be a citizen and currently residing in a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Be graduating or have graduated within the last five years from a partner institution of the Africa Health Collaborative and have not yet started studies at the graduate level.
- Have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership development during undergraduate studies.
- 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 ongoing social development and economic growth in Africa.
Deadline
4th November, 2024.
