University of Global Equity (UGHE) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program For Africans

The Mastercard Foundation and the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) partnership is set to provide 500 young African Scholars who are academically talented and committed to transformative change on the continent with a fully-funded opportunity.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UGHE aims to pursue Master’s degree programs in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) and Health Professions Education (MHPE).

This impactful initiative aims to provide educational opportunities to young African scholars facing the highest social and economic barriers, including young women, refugees & displaced young people, and persons with disabilities.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UGHE offers these scholarships to support African students to access opportunities at UGHE and to thrive both during and after their time at the University.

To be considered for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UGHE, you must:

• Be Africans, young women, persons with disabilities, and young people who have been forcibly displaced or have refugee status within the African continent.

• Have matriculated and successfully graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.

• Be 35 or under the year at the time of application (exceptions apply to applicants with disabilities).

• Be committed to developing the skills and mindsets associated with transformative leadership.

• Be extremely talented individuals who might have faced barriers to quality higher education.

• Have demonstrated commitment to community service and health equity through active involvement beyond the classroom. 

Mastercard Scholarships cover;

• Tuition fees

• Living Stipends

• Accommodation

• Laptop

• Study Materials

• Postgraduation Mentorship

To apply for the UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;

• 1

  Click the green button below to proceed to the scholarship webpage.

• 2

  Apply to be a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at the University of Global Health Equity

• 3

  Both MGHD and MHPE programs have specific requirements and deadlines. Applicants should carefully review these.

• 4

  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.

• 5

  Upload all supporting documents (Passport, National ID or Refugee ID, academic transcript/s, and degree certificate, employer recommendation letter – if applicable).