UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, DALLA LANA SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (WITH THE MASTERCARD FOUNDATION)
Mastercard Foundation DrPH Scholarships at University of Toronto
full · phd
- Up to 3 awardsPlaces for 2026/2027
- Full tuition + stipendFunding type
- Round-trip airfareTravel covered
- ~CAD 25,000/year (est.) stipendLiving support
- Sub-Saharan Africa onlyEligible region
- 2-year return commitmentGive-back condition
At a glance
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Funding
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Max amount
Oct 9, 2026
Deadline
Sub-Saharan African countries (Africa Health Collaborative partner-institution graduates)
Country
University of Toronto, Dalla Lana School of Public Health (with the Mastercard Foundation)
Provider
The Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Scholarships at the University of Toronto fund African public-health leaders through the doctoral programme at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, delivered in partnership with the Africa Health Collaborative. Up to 3 fully funded awards are offered for the 2026/2027 academic year, and each is reserved for citizens of Sub-Saharan African countries who graduated from Collaborative partner institutions and have not begun any doctoral study. The package is comprehensive: it covers full tuition, round-trip airfare, housing support, a living stipend with a meal allowance, study materials, and health insurance, alongside structured mentorship and orientation. The DrPH itself is a practice-oriented doctorate that trains graduates for leadership in health policy, system reform, and management, with applied projects focused on Africa's health challenges. Scholars commit to returning home for at least the final 2 years of the programme to apply their training. Because the number of awards, the exact benefit amounts, and the deadlines are set each cycle, confirm the current-cycle figures and dates on the official Dalla Lana School of Public Health page before you apply.
What's covered
- Tuition — Full coverage of University of Toronto Doctor of Public Health tuition fees for the duration of the programme.
- Living stipend and meals — A living stipend with a meal allowance of roughly CAD 25,000 (est.) per year to cover day-to-day costs in Toronto.
- Travel — Round-trip international airfare between the scholar's home country and Canada.
- Housing — Housing and accommodation support for the period of study.
- Health insurance — Comprehensive health insurance coverage throughout the programme.
- Academic resources and mentorship — Study materials, orientation, mentorship, and access to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars network.
How to apply
Applying involves both a scholarship application and a separate admission application to the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, with a mandatory information session in between.
- Review admission requirements — Check the official requirements for the University of Toronto Doctor of Public Health programme to confirm you qualify.
- Attend an information session — Join one of the mandatory virtual sessions (and the Q&A session) scheduled by the programme during the application window.
- Submit the scholarship application — Complete and submit the Mastercard Foundation DrPH scholarship application before the closing date and time.
- Await shortlisting — Shortlisted candidates are notified and invited to proceed to the university admission stage.
- Apply to the university — Shortlisted candidates submit a separate admission application directly to the Dalla Lana School of Public Health by its deadline.
Eligibility
Citizenship and residenceCitizen of a Sub-Saharan African country currently residing in the region.
Partner institutionGraduate of an Africa Health Collaborative partner institution.
No prior doctoral studyMust not have started any doctoral-level programme.
Admission and give-backMeets University of Toronto DrPH admission requirements and commits to returning home for at least the final two years of the programme.
Attendance at one of the mandatory virtual information sessions is required as part of the application; demonstrated leadership in healthcare or community work strengthens the application.
Eligible countries
Sub-Saharan African countries (Africa Health Collaborative partner-institution graduates)
Deadlines
2026/2027 DrPH cohort~9 October 2026 (est.)
Selection
Selection runs in two stages. First, the Mastercard Foundation and Africa Health Collaborative review scholarship applications for eligibility, academic record, and demonstrated leadership tied to Africa's public-health priorities, then shortlist candidates. Shortlisted applicants must separately gain admission to the University of Toronto DrPH programme; final awards (up to 3) go to those who both clear the scholarship review and secure admission.
Verified sources
- University of Toronto Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)dlsph.utoronto.caofficial
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programmastercardfdn.orgofficial
About the provider
The Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto is Canada's largest public-health school, part of a university founded in 1827 that consistently ranks among the world's top institutions. Its Doctor of Public Health programme trains practitioners for leadership in health policy, systems, and management, here delivered with the Mastercard Foundation and the Africa Health Collaborative.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
How many scholarships are available?
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Up to 3 fully funded awards for the Doctor of Public Health programme are offered for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Who is eligible to apply?
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Citizens of Sub-Saharan African countries residing in the region who graduated from Africa Health Collaborative partner institutions and have not started any doctoral study.
What does the scholarship cover?
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Full tuition, round-trip airfare, housing support, a living stipend of roughly CAD 25,000 (est.) per year with a meal allowance, study materials, and health insurance.
Is there a return-home requirement?
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Yes. Scholars must return home for at least the final two years of the programme to support public-health development in Africa.
Can I apply if I already started a doctoral programme?
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No. Applicants must not have commenced any doctoral-level study.
Which institution offers the degree?
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The University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
Do I need to attend an information session?
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Yes. Attendance at one of the mandatory virtual information sessions is a required part of the application process.
Is a separate university application required?
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Yes. Shortlisted candidates must apply directly to the Dalla Lana School of Public Health in addition to the scholarship application.
What is the DrPH programme focused on?
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It is a practice-oriented doctorate training leaders in health policy, system reform, and management, with applied projects on Africa's health challenges.
What strengthens an application?
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Demonstrated leadership in healthcare or community initiatives, strong references, and essays clearly linked to Africa's public-health priorities.
When is the scholarship deadline?
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It falls in early-to-mid October (about 9 October 2026, est.); confirm the exact date on the official page.
Where do I confirm the official details?
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On the University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health DrPH page, which publishes the binding eligibility rules, benefits, and deadlines.