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Deadline: November 30, 2025
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, invites applications for the 2025/2026 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. This fully funded initiative aims to develop the next generation of transformative healthcare leaders across Africa.
Located in Rwanda, UGHE is a world-class health sciences university founded by Partners In Health (PIH). Through this program, the university provides talented yet economically disadvantaged African students the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in global health delivery, medicine, or related health disciplines.
The Scholars Program equips participants with advanced technical, leadership, and community impact skills to improve healthcare systems and equity across the continent.
Benefits
- Full scholarship coverage: Tuition fees, accommodation, meals, and travel expenses are fully covered.
- Monthly living stipend to support personal needs throughout the study period.
- Leadership and career development training focused on ethical, equity-driven healthcare solutions.
- Academic and psychosocial support, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities.
- Networking opportunities with healthcare leaders, researchers, and policymakers in Africa and beyond.
- Access to UGHE’s global alumni community, fostering collaboration and continued professional impact.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be 35 or under the year at the time of application (exceptions apply to applicants with disabilities).
- Applicants must be residents and citizens or hold refugee status in an African country.
- Applicants should have matriculated and successfully graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field. Official academic transcript/s and degree certificate should be attached as proof of completion.
- Experience: Professional experience in teaching, supervision, or educational leadership within health-related higher education institutions (or clear evidence of teaching potential for early-career applicants) is preferable.
- Institutional endorsement: A signed and stamped recommendation letter confirming institutional support and dedicated time to attend online and in-person sessions is required from any applicant who is currently employed.
- A candidate who already holds a master’s degree is not eligible to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
Application Process and Documents Required
- Fill in the online application, which includes an application for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, entering the required personal, academic, demographic information and the required information for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
- Upload all supporting documents (Passport, National ID or Refugee ID, academic transcript/s, and degree certificate, employer recommendation letter – if applicable).
Applicants should submit a single, fully completed application. Incomplete submissions or multiple applications will not be considered.
