University of Toronto (U of T) Mastercard Scholarship in Canada for International Students 2023

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Applications are invited from interested and eligible applicants for the 2023 University of Toronto Scholarship in Canada for International Students.

On this page, you will find the U of T Scholarship 2023 details, eligibility, requirements, how to apply, deadline, and more.

Scholarship Description

University of Toronto (U of T) Mastercard Scholarships is a fully funded scholarship program for graduate studies at Canada’s leading institution of learning, discovery, and knowledge creation. U of T is proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, driven to invent and innovate.

Prospective scholars will develop their capacity and networks to engage in diverse healthcare professions and healthcare ecosystems in Africa.

Upon completion of the program, it’s expected that Scholars will return to their home countries and engage in self-employment or work in a range of health-related professions to advance the health outcomes within their countries upon completion.

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.

Scholarship Requirements:

To be considered for the IMES, you must:

  • Be new to UBC, entering directly from secondary school.
  • Be an international student who will be studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa). (Changes to your citizenship status will affect your IMES eligibility.)
  • Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and intellectual promise, as well as impressive extracurricular and community involvement.
  • Not be nominated for a need-and-merit-based International Scholars award.
  • Apply to UBC by January 15.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

Scholars in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at U of T are provided with

  • full financial assistance for tuition,
  • travel expenses to Canada (including obtaining a passport, visa application fees),
  • housing, course materials, health insurance, laptop, food, books, and other expenses for the duration of their graduate degrees.

AREAS OF STUDY

In 2024/2025, we will be accepting applications to one of the following areas:

  • To apply for the Doctorate in Public Health program, please find the application form here.

The University of Toronto (U of T) is collaborating with eight leading African universities to support their efforts to train and prepare young professionals for the meaningful work of growing African health sectors, with an emphasis on employment opportunities for women.

The African Higher Education Health Collaborative partners include:

Scholarship Notification 2024

Apply for University of Toronto Scholarship

We are pleased to announce the start of the 2024-2025 Mastercard Foundation graduate scholarship recruitment at the University of Toronto. To learn more about the scholarship and eligibility, please register to attend one of our information sessions(opens in a new tab).

Interested and qualified applicants should apply using the link below

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