University of Toronto Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health Scholarships 2027/2028

The University of Toronto Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health Scholarships are fully funded doctoral scholarships for Sub-Saharan African graduates to pursue a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. The scholarships cover tuition, travel, housing, and other expenses for the duration of the program, plus additional orientation and support. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to returning home after studies to contribute to Africa’s development.

Full tuition coverage, travel allowances, housing, meals, books, orientation sessions, and a support network for academic success.

Applicants must be a citizen and current resident of a Sub-Saharan African country, have graduated from a partner institution of the Africa Health Collaborative, and have not yet started graduate studies at the doctoral level. They must demonstrate academic excellence and leadership and intend to return to contribute to Africa after the program.

Review admission requirements for the Doctor of Public Health and attend mandatory information sessions; complete the Mastercard Foundation Doctoral Scholarship application when invited; shortlisted applicants proceed to the Doctor of Public Health program application.