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UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) 2027
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Global Health Equity (Rwanda) funds the 18-month Master of Science in Global Health Delivery, with four options (Global Surgery, Health Management, One Health, Social and Community Medicine) for academically talented young Africans facing high social and economic barriers.
| Amount / funding | Fully funded: tuition and academic fees, accommodation and meals on campus, study materials, health insurance, monthly stipend for personal expenses and transport, flights and visa support for international students (no single cash figure published) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 31 January 2027, 17:00 CAT |
| Start date | ESTIMATE: ESTIMATE: August 2027 (ESTIMATE — previous cycle (2026/27 class) first semester ran August-December 2026; next cohort follows the same August pattern; official page does not state the 2027 start month) |
| Level | masters |
| Funding type | full |
| Field |
About this scholarship
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Global Health Equity (Rwanda) funds the 18-month Master of Science in Global Health Delivery, with four options (Global Surgery, Health Management, One Health, Social and Community Medicine) for academically talented young Africans facing high social and economic barriers.
Minimum requirements
Age 35 or under at time of application (exceptions apply for applicants with disabilities); resident and citizen of, or holding refugee status in, an African country; bachelor's degree in any diverse academic/professional background (official transcript and degree certificate); a candidate who already holds a master's degree is NOT eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program; English proficiency for study; supporting documents (passport/national or refugee ID, transcript, degree certificate, two recommendation letters, CV).
Application checklist
- Confirm you meet the stated eligibility for UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) 2027: Age 35 or under at time of application (exceptions apply for applicants with disabilities).
- Apply through the official application route for UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) 2027 (ughe.org); follow the portal steps on that page rather than an aggregator page.
- Prepare your academic transcripts, CV and personal statement for UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) 2027; check the official page for the exact document list for this programme.
- Arrange references for UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) 2027: supporting documents (passport/national or refugee ID, transcript, degree certificate, two recommendation letters, CV).
- Check the official page whether any language evidence or test score is required for UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) 2027 (language of instruction on the record: English).
- Submit by the deadline on the record for UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) 2027: 31 January 2027, 17:00 CAT.
- Budget UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) 2027 on the funding stated on the record: Fully funded: tuition and academic fees, accommodation and meals on campus, study materials, health insurance, monthly stipend for personal expenses and transport, flights and visa support for… Check the official page for what is and is not covered.
Application tips
- For UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) 2027 (Rwanda; masters): work back from the 31 January 2027, 17:00 CAT deadline and submit early enough for references and documents to arrive, noting any time zone stated on the record.
- Check the eligibility edge for UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) 2027 first: resident and citizen of, or holding refugee status in, an African country; If any clause does not clearly cover you, ask the sponsor before spending time on the full application.
- Budget UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) 2027 on Fully funded: tuition and academic fees, accommodation and meals on campus, study materials, health insurance, monthly stipend for personal expenses and transport, flights and visa support for…; check the official page for what is excluded (fees, travel, living costs). Funding type on the record: full. Do not assume full coverage unless the record states it.
- For UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) 2027 (03 Medicine & Health Sciences), connect your previous study and any relevant experience directly to this master's field, and explain what you will do with the qualification afterwards in terms the sponsor's criteria recognise.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
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