Are you a passionate young African professional eager to transform health education across the continent? 🌍💙
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars MSc-HPE Program at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), Rwanda offers a fully funded pathway for emerging educators, clinical faculty, and academic leaders ready to shape the future of healthcare training in Africa.
This 18-month, blended Master of Science in Health Professions Education (MSc-HPE) builds strong, equity-driven leaders who can innovate, reform, and elevate educational systems at institutional, national, and regional levels. With a curriculum rooted in excellence, inclusion, and real-world impact, graduates emerge equipped to train the next generation of medical and health professionals and strengthen Africa’s entire healthcare landscape. 🌍🏥✨
🌟 Program Highlights
🎓 18-month MSc degree (blended: online + on-campus sessions)
🌱 Designed for future health educators, curriculum leaders & faculty developers
📘 Focus on leadership, quality assurance, innovation & educational research
🌍 Hands-on intensives at UGHE’s world-class campus in Rwanda
🤝 Mentorship, peer networks & continental educator community
💡 Expert faculty from leading international institutions
🔥 Career pathways: program directors, deans, quality assurance experts, educational policymakers
🌐 Strong emphasis on equity, digital innovation, and global health philosophy
UGHE is the first university in Rwanda and neighboring countries to offer a full HPE curriculum — a unique chance to pioneer transformative education across Africa. 🇷🇼✨
💯 Fully Funded Scholarship Benefits
All accepted Mastercard Foundation Scholars receive comprehensive support:
✈️ Travel costs
🏡 Accommodation during in-person sessions
📚 Full tuition & academic fees
💻 Support for online learning
🍽️ Living allowance
💼 Leadership & entrepreneurship training
🤝 Cohort activities & ongoing mentorship
Everything needed to successfully complete the MSc-HPE.
🎯 Who the Program Seeks
Ideal candidates include:
👩⚕️ Young women
🧑🦽 Persons with disabilities
🧍♂️🧍♀️ Refugees & displaced persons
🎓 Young African professionals (35 or under)
📘 Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field
🏫 Educators, clinical faculty, academic leaders, or those with clear teaching potential
📑 Applicants endorsed by their employing institution (if applicable)
This pathway is for those ready to lead, innovate, and strengthen health education across Africa.
🌍 Eligible Countries
Citizens or refugees of African countries 🇷🇼🇿🇦🇳🇬🇪🇬🇰🇪🇪🇹 (all African nations included).
📝 Admissions Information
📅 Application Opens: 22 October 2025
📅 Application Closes: 30 November 2025 (11:59 PM CAT)
💬 Interviews: December 2025
📢 Final Decisions: January 2025
📌 Applicants with an existing master’s degree are not eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship.
📌 How to Apply
Submit one complete online application including the MCF Scholars Program section:
🔗 https://ughe.populiweb.com/router/admissions/onlineapplications/index?application_form=40035
Required uploads:
📄 Passport, National ID, or Refugee ID
📚 Academic transcript(s) & degree certificate
🏫 Employer endorsement letter (if employed)
Incomplete or multiple submissions will not be considered.
🔗 More Information
Official Scholarship Page: https://mcfscholarsprogram.berkeley.edu/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-uc-berkeley
UGHE MSc-HPE Info: https://ughe.edu
Mastercard Foundation: https://mastercardfdn.org
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