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UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND MASTER OF HEALTH LEADERSHIP – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

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LOCATION: New Zealand

The main purpose of the Scholarship is to support international students to develop leadership capabilities for the health sector and further their careers in health management, health care quality improvement, international health management, and health leadership in their communities by enrolling in the Master of Health Leadership at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Scholarships will be awarded to new international students applying for admission to a Master of Health Leadership at the University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. Students who have commenced study in a Master of Health Leadership are not eligible for consideration for these scholarships.

To take up and be paid the Scholarships the candidate must be enrolled and have paid the fees, or arranged to pay the fees, for full-time enrollment in a Master of Health Leadership in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

The Scholarships are tenable by international students.

The basis of selection will be academic merit; successful applicants will have a GPA or GPE of at least 5.00 in their most recent qualifying programme. The country of origin of the candidate may be considered by the selection committee to align with the University’s strategic aims.

The Scholarships will be awarded by the University of Auckland Council on the recommendation of a selection committee comprising the Associate Dean of Education of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (or nominee) and the International Manager of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (or nominee).

The Scholarship may be held concurrently with any other award or grant as long as a) the terms of that award or grant permit and b) the University of Auckland Council is informed and approves.

You do not need to apply for this scholarship, award, or prize or complete an online application form. It is awarded on the recommendation of the relevant faculty or University of Auckland committee.

For more information about the awarding process for this scholarship, award or prize, download a copy of the regulations.

BENEFIT:

Up to ten scholarships will be awarded, each for the duration of the programme and will be of the value of up to $15,000 each.

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR FULL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA

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Application Deadline: August 22nd, 2025

LOCATION: Rwanda

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda is committed to developing Africa’s next generation of transformative leaders and aims to drive and support transformation at three levels: individual (Scholars), institutional (the University), and system (higher education ecosystem and beyond). The initiative specifically focuses on females pursuing Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); young people with disabilities; refugees; and displaced youth.

ELIGIBILITY:

Be a citizen of Rwanda to benefit from the national scholarship quota.

Be a citizen of any African country, a refugee, or a displaced youth in Africa.

Academically qualified, with limited access to opportunities.

Not above 28 years at the time of application, and not above 30 years for those with certified proof of protracted life conditions (refugees, single mothers, in child-headed families, etc.).

Meeting admission criteria to eligible programs at the University of Rwanda.

Must have generated a UR Reference number and have submitted an application for admission to UR in one of the earmarked programs (refer to the list of Eligible Programs in section 2 above).

Must demonstrate commitment to leadership and proof of community engagement (give back) and/or transformation initiatives.

Refugees and those with disabilities are expected to provide legal proof of their status (From UNHCR or NCPD respectively, or any other duly recognized organization).

This scholarship opportunity is open to African students of all races, colors, or descent with limited access to opportunities.

The applicants will have to be admitted into one of the above eligible programs at the University of Rwanda (Section 2 above—eligible programs).

Selected applicants with other scholarships of any kind must be willing to discontinue other scholarships.

Anyone with a double scholarship will automatically be discontinued once found. Continuing students are not eligible.

BENEFIT:

This is a comprehensive scholarship that will be managed by the University of Rwanda.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda also offers an opportunity for the scholars to receive holistic training that empowers them and leads them to academic success, community engagement, and transition to employment opportunities, which will equip the scholars to be global citizens.

The scholarship will cover: Comprehensive financial support (full tuition fees, fully paid on-campus accommodation, a laptop, learning materials, an annual return ticket allowance, and a full-year monthly stipend). Psycho-social Support Services.

Uniquely sourced internships with industry for professional development.

Continued academic support through academic mentorship, virtual learning, and tutoring.

Career Development Services (including Industrial Mentorship, Career Guidance, Professional Development, and Enterprise Development, among others)

Regular group meetings with other scholars that focus on personal and professional development opportunities and activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars’ capacity.

Opportunities to participate in leadership congresses, community services and mentoring (Goback Give-Back),

The prestige of becoming part of the growing family of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and networking with the Global Scholars Community.

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