Scholarship
The UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholarship is fully funded and covers living expenses, tuition, travel expenses, lodging, and the cost of study supplies like laptops. Application Deadline: 25 October 2026 at 11:59 PM CAT Tell Me About The Award: The Master of Science in Health Professions Education (MSc-HPE) pathway, funded by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), prepares health educators and academic leaders to design, deliver, and evaluate innovative, equitable health professions programs across Africa.
Eligibility: Applicants must be 35 years old or younger at the time of application (exceptions apply to applicants with disabilities). Must be residents and citizens or hold refugee status in an African country. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field. Professional experience in teaching, supervision, or educational leadership within health-related higher education institutions is preferred (or clear evidence of teaching potential for early-career applicants).
How to apply: Complete the online application form, which includes the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program section. Upload all required supporting documents: Passport, National ID or Refugee ID, academic transcripts, degree certificate, and an employer recommendation letter (if applicable). Submit a single fully completed application before the deadline.
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The UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholarship is fully funded and covers living expenses, tuition, travel expenses, lodging, and the cost of study supplies like laptops.
The Master of Science in Health Professions Education (MSc-HPE) pathway, funded by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), prepares health educators and academic leaders to design, deliver, and evaluate innovative, equitable health professions programs across Africa. The curriculum blends online learning with intensive in-person sessions to foster workplace integration, research capability, and leadership development.
Applicants must be 35 years old or younger at the time of application (exceptions apply to applicants with disabilities).
Must be residents and citizens or hold refugee status in an African country.
Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.
Professional experience in teaching, supervision, or educational leadership within health-related higher education institutions is preferred (or clear evidence of teaching potential for early-career applicants).
Must provide a signed and stamped institutional recommendation letter confirming support and dedicated time (if currently employed).
Note: Candidates who already hold a master’s degree are not eligible. Special consideration is given to young women, refugees, displaced persons, and persons with disabilities.
Candidates are evaluated based on academic excellence, demonstrated leadership potential, commitment to health equity, and alignment with the mission to transform health professions education across Africa. Shortlisted candidates participate in admissions interviews in November 2026.
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) – Rwanda (Blended format: online learning combined with intensive in-person sessions on campus)
Fully funded scholarship covering the program pathway, supporting talented young Africans to drive institutional and regional health education reforms.
Complete the online application form, which includes the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program section.
Upload all required supporting documents: Passport, National ID or Refugee ID, academic transcripts, degree certificate, and an employer recommendation letter (if applicable).
Submit a single fully completed application before the deadline.
Applicants must be 35 years old or younger at the time of application (exceptions apply to applicants with disabilities). Must be residents and citizens or hold refugee status in an African country. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field. Professional experience in teaching, supervision, or educational leadership within health-related higher education institutions is preferred (or clear evidence of teaching potential for early-career applicants). Must provide a signed and stamped institutional recommendation letter confirming support and dedicated time (if currently employed). Note: Candidates who already hold a master’s degree are not eligible. Special consideration is given to young women, refugees, displaced persons, and persons with disabilities.
Candidates are evaluated based on academic excellence, demonstrated leadership potential, commitment to health equity, and alignment with the mission to transform health professions education across Africa. Shortlisted candidates participate in admissions interviews in November 2026.
Complete the online application form, which includes the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program section. Upload all required supporting documents: Passport, National ID or Refugee ID, academic transcripts, degree certificate, and an employer recommendation letter (if applicable). Submit a single fully completed application before the deadline.
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