The University of Toronto Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health Scholarships 2027 provide fully funded opportunities for eligible African students to pursue the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program in Canada.
The scholarship is part of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program and supports outstanding candidates with strong academic records, leadership potential, and a demonstrated commitment to contributing to the development of their home countries.
University of Toronto Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Host University: University of Toronto
- Host Faculty: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
- Study Level: Doctoral/Postgraduate
- Program: Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
- Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan African Countries
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Benefits: Tuition, housing, food, books, travel expenses, and other academic support
- IELTS Requirement: Not specifically required
- Application Deadline: October 1, 2026
University of Toronto Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Details
The University of Toronto is offering another Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program opportunity for the 2027/28 academic session through its Doctor of Public Health program.
The scholarship is designed for eligible recent alumni and graduating students from partner institutions of the Africa Health Collaborative. It aims to support talented African scholars who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and a strong commitment to returning to their home countries to contribute to social and economic development.
Successful applicants will receive comprehensive financial support throughout their professional doctoral studies at the University of Toronto.
In addition to financial assistance, scholars will become part of a broader academic and professional support network designed to help them succeed during their studies and prepare for meaningful contributions to public health and development in Africa.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the University of Toronto Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health Scholarships 2027, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Currently reside in a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Have graduated from a partner institution of the Africa Health Collaborative.
- Be a recent graduate or graduating student from an eligible partner institution.
- Not have already started doctoral-level graduate studies.
- Demonstrate academic excellence during their undergraduate and Master’s degree studies.
- Demonstrate strong leadership qualities.
- Meet the academic admission requirements for the Doctor of Public Health program.
- Demonstrate a clear desire and commitment to return to their home country and contribute to economic growth and social development in Africa.
Applicants should confirm that their university is among the eligible Africa Health Collaborative partner institutions before beginning the application process.
Benefits of University of Toronto Mastercard Foundation Scholarships 2027
Successful scholars will receive comprehensive support, including:
- Full tuition coverage for the duration of the program.
- Support for travel expenses.
- Housing support.
- Food and living support.
- Funding for books and required academic materials.
- Coverage of other eligible educational expenses.
- Access to a comprehensive academic and professional support network.
- Orientation sessions to help scholars transition successfully into graduate studies.
The scholarship provides both financial and non-financial support to help scholars focus on their academic and professional development.
How to Apply for the University of Toronto Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health Scholarships 2027
Interested and qualified applicants should follow these steps:
- Review the admission requirements for the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health.
- Register for and attend one of the required virtual information sessions. Attendance at least one information session is mandatory.
- Complete the Mastercard Foundation Doctoral Scholarship application through the appropriate official application process.
- Applicants whose scholarship applications meet the required criteria and receive approval from the Scholarship Admission Committee will receive further instructions by email.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit a formal application to the University of Toronto’s Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program.
- Candidates invited to proceed with the University of Toronto application must complete their program application by the deadline provided in their invitation.
The Mastercard Foundation scholarship application deadline is October 1, 2026, while shortlisted candidates invited to apply to the Doctor of Public Health program must complete their University of Toronto program application by November 20, 2026.
Interested applicants can begin the process and access further information through the official Africa Health Collaborative scholarship announcement:
📋 Required Documents
- Academic transcripts and records
- Evidence of citizenship and residence in a Sub-Saharan African country
- Documents demonstrating academic qualifications for admission to the Doctor of Public Health program
- Completed Mastercard Foundation Doctoral Scholarship application form
- Proof of graduation or expected graduation from an eligible Africa Health Collaborative partner institution
- Supporting information relating to leadership experience and commitment to contributing to Africa's development
- Any additional documents requested during the scholarship or University of Toronto application process