Call For Applications: UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027 - Justfine International University Pathway

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The fully funded scholarship pathway is open to eligible young Africans who want to build careers in health professions education, academic leadership and health education policy

The 18-month programme uses a blended learning model, combining online study with intensive in-person sessions at UGHE in Rwanda

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About the UGHE MSc in Health Professions Education

The Master of Science in Health Professions Education is designed to prepare health educators and leaders to design, deliver and evaluate high-quality health professions education programmes across Africa

The programme is particularly suited to health professionals and educators interested in improving teaching and learning, educational leadership, curriculum development, assessment and quality assurance

The direct-entry Mastercard Foundation pathway lasts 18 months, covering three semesters and 180 credits. Students are expected to complete the full programme; there is no postgraduate certificate or diploma exit award for direct-entry MSc-HPE students

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Be 35 years old or younger in the year of application. Exceptions apply to applicants with disabilities.
Be a citizen and resident of an African country, or hold refugee status in an African country.
Have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field from an accredited institution.
Provide an official academic transcript and degree certificate.
Have professional experience in teaching, supervision or educational leadership within health-related higher education institutions. This experience is preferred, although early-career applicants can provide evidence of teaching potential.
Applicants who are currently employed must provide a signed and stamped recommendation letter from their employer confirming institutional support and dedicated time to participate in the online and in-person sessions.
Applicants who already hold a Master’s degree are not eligible for this Mastercard Foundation Scholars pathway.

UGHE and the Mastercard Foundation particularly encourage applications from young women, refugees and displaced young people, and persons with disabilities

What Will Scholars Study?

The MSc-HPE curriculum covers areas that prepare graduates for careers in health professions education and institutional leadership

Modules include:

Principles of Curriculum and Course Design
Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
Assessment in Health Professions Education
Clinical Teaching
Principles of Global Health Equity
Programme Evaluation and Faculty Appraisal
Educational Research and Scholarship
Theories of Teaching and Learning
Practicum in Health Professions Education or thesis research

The programme combines academic learning with practical application, leadership development and educational improvement

What Does the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Cover?

The MSc-HPE pathway described by UGHE is specifically offered through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, which provides a fully funded opportunity for selected scholars

The broader UGHE-Mastercard Foundation partnership is a 10-year initiative expected to provide 500 fully funded Master’s opportunities in Global Health Delivery and Health Professions Education to young African scholars

The scholarship is designed to remove financial barriers to graduate education and is accompanied by support focused on leadership, mentorship, personal development and community engagement

Career Opportunities

The programme prepares graduates for roles including:

Health professions educators
Programme directors
Clinical faculty
Curriculum and education leaders
Deans and academic administrators
Quality assurance professionals
Health education researchers
Institutional leaders
Health professions education policy contributors

Graduates can also contribute to research and evidence on health professions education and educational policy at institutional, national and international levels

Designed for Working Professionals

The MSc-HPE uses a blended learning format, allowing students to combine online learning with intensive in-person sessions at UGHE’s campus in Rwanda

This format is designed to accommodate professionals who are already working in health education and related settings while still providing opportunities for face-to-face learning, mentorship and networking

Currently employed applicants must provide institutional endorsement confirming that they have the support and dedicated time required to participate in the programme

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare:

Passport, National ID or Refugee ID
Official academic transcript(s)
Bachelor’s degree certificate
Employer recommendation letter, if currently employed

Applicants should submit one complete application. UGHE states that incomplete submissions or multiple applications will not be considered

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online through the UGHE admissions portal

Applicants should complete the application form, provide the required personal, academic and demographic information and complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program section

Apply for the UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027

Applications close: October 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM CAT

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