Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for Postgraduate Students 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 Scholars Program
• Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
• Requirements for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About MasterCard Foundation

The Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. All people, no matter where their starting point in life, should have an equal chance to succeed. We believe that with access to education, financial services, and skills training, people can have that chance. Our focus is helping economically disadvantaged young people in Africa to find opportunities to move themselves, their families, and their communities out of poverty to a better life.... read more... continue reading

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Scholars 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 Scholars 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

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