Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program at University Of Toronto 2025

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.

• Table of Content
• About MasterCard Foundation
• Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program
• Requirements for Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About MasterCard Foundation

The Mastercard Foundation is an international non-governmental organization established by Mastercard in 2006. The organization, which is based in Toronto, Ontario, has supported work in 49 countries.In 2018, Mastercard Foundation shifted to a specific focus on Africa, through its Young Africa Works strategy. The foundation develops programs primarily focused on reducing gender and economic inequality, expanding access to quality education, increasing the opportunities for decent work, and supporting overall economic growth.Funding is primaril... continue reading

Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program

Application Deadline	04 Dec 2024
Country to study	Canada
School to study	University of Toronto
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	MasterCard Foundation
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program

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 for Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program Qualification

• 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

Application Deadline

December 4, 2024

How to Apply

Interested applicants should first read the Announcement(opens in a new tab) to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, and then email [email protected](opens in a new tab) to request a link to the supplementary scholarship

For more details, visit University of Toronto website