Application Opens: 14 December, 2026
LOCATION: Rwanda
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) and the Mastercard Foundation have a partnership for 10 years under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. This partnership aims to provide 500 young African scholars with a fully funded opportunity to pursue master’s degree programs.
ELIGIBILITY:
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UGHE provides African students with the opportunity to pursue graduate studies at the university. These scholarships cover school fees, including tuition, housing, and meals, and a monthly allowance for living expenses.
Young Africans, particularly:
Young women
Refugees and displaced young people
Persons with disabilities
Under or at 35 years of age at the time of admission and have completed an undergraduate degree.
Being a citizen of an African country: This includes Africans, young women, persons with disabilities, and young people who have been forcibly displaced or have refugee status on the African continent. Those with dual citizenship, asylum seeker, refugee, or permanent resident status in a country outside of the African continent are not eligible.
Having academic talent: All prospective scholars must be admitted to a UGHE to pursue an MGHD or MHPE master’s program to be considered for the scholarship. An important criterion for admission to the university is demonstrated academic excellence.
Demonstrating leadership potential: The program seeks those committed to developing the skills and mindsets associated with transformative leadership, i.e., that which engages others in an ethical manner to generate positive and lasting change.
Experienced significant barriers to accessing higher education: This scholarship is designed for those extremely talented individuals who might have faced barriers to quality higher education, including social, financial, personal, practical, or health-related ones.
UGHE seeks well-rounded students dedicated to the principle of equity. Demonstrated commitment to community service and health equity through active involvement beyond the classroom.
Send questions on eligibility to admissions@ughe.org and mfsp@ughe.org
Apply to be a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at the University of Global Health Equity.
Both MGHD and MHPE programs have specific requirements and deadlines. Applicants should carefully review these. The following portals provide detailed information on the admission process.
Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. Applications will open on 14 December, 2026. Click here to learn more and apply.
Health Professions Education Program . Applications Are Now Open. Click here to learn more and apply.
BENEFIT:
This full-cost scholarship is available to master’s students, covering tuition fees and living expenses. The scholarship also provides logistics support, including an economy return flight and fees, monthly allowance, and access to an Entrepreneurial Fund.
