{"id":1484,"date":"2025-10-26T10:42:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T10:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/study.sudancareer.com\/?p=1484"},"modified":"2025-10-27T14:13:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T14:13:11","slug":"mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-at-the-university-of-global-health-equity-master-of-science-in-health-professions-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/study.sudancareer.com\/?p=1484","title":{"rendered":"Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Global Health Equity \u2013Master of Science in Health Professions Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) has announced that the applications for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for the Master of Science in Health Professions Education Program (Msc \u2013 HPE) are now open.&nbsp;Here is the Application form&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fughe.populiweb.com%2Frouter%2Fadmissions%2Fonlineapplications%2Findex%3Fapplication_form%3D40035&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckaringan%40unhcr.org%7C284e2ece9538492344d508de123cabc6%7Ce5c37981666441348a0c6543d2af80be%7C0%7C0%7C638968248974506816%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BTBirWxwiCTsnEoRSMvbECyhcSHT%2B2x9TitNPj147u4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">link.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mastercard Foundation is partnering with the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) to implement the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. This global initiative is designed to develop the next generation of transformative leaders by enabling highly talented, service-oriented young people, primarily young Africans, to pursue their higher education and cultivate their leadership potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is specifically designed to address the challenges faced by young individuals who lack access to higher education due to economic and social barriers. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program places a special emphasis on reaching young women, refugees, forcibly displaced young people, and individuals with disabilities, encouraging them to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Call for Applications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UGHE invites applications for the Master of Science degree in the Health Professions Education program from qualified candidates from <strong><u>Rwanda and other African countries<\/u> <\/strong>for full-time study in the 2026-2027 academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-383be0dd275ba53ec53953025588df04\"><strong>Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Master of Science in Health Professions Education (MSc in HPE) is an <strong>18-month <\/strong>program that prepares health professions educators and leaders to design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality, innovative, and equitable health professions programs across Africa. The program uses a <strong><u>blended model<\/u> <\/strong>that combines online learning with intensive in-person sessions for hands-on practice, mentorship, and networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e6f40ef9f857e9e4f37ebf8a79305d51\"><strong>Applying directly to the full MSc-HPE track through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are expected to commit to the entire 18-months program and\u00a0and are not eligible to exit at postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma levels.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The only available exit award is the MSc in HPE upon successful program completion.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>During the course of&nbsp;this program, students will complete the modules below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Module Code<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Module name<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Credits<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPE9111&nbsp;<\/td><td>Principles of Curriculum and Course Design&nbsp;<\/td><td>10&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPE9121&nbsp;<\/td><td>Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods&nbsp;<\/td><td>10&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPE9131&nbsp;<\/td><td>Assessment in HPE&nbsp;<\/td><td>20&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPE9141&nbsp;<\/td><td>Clinical teaching&nbsp;<\/td><td>10&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPE9151&nbsp;<\/td><td>Principles of Global Health Equity&nbsp;<\/td><td>10&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPE9162&nbsp;<\/td><td>Program Evaluation and Faculty Appraisal&nbsp;<\/td><td>10&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPE9172&nbsp;<\/td><td>Quality Assurance and Accreditation in HPE&nbsp;<\/td><td>10&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPE9182&nbsp;<\/td><td>Educational Leadership and Management&nbsp;<\/td><td>10&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPE9192&nbsp;<\/td><td>Educational Leadership Practicum&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>30&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPE9211&nbsp;<\/td><td>Theories of Teaching and Learning&nbsp;<\/td><td>10&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPE9221&nbsp;<\/td><td>Educational Research and Scholarship&nbsp;<\/td><td>20&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPE9231&nbsp;&nbsp;HPE9241&nbsp;<\/td><td>Practicum in HPE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; OR&nbsp;Thesis in HPE&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;30&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Total Credits<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>180<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8e685d4b7987e951895c43649bb8cd1b\"><strong>Eligibility criteria:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applicants must be 35 or under the year at the time of application <em>(exceptions apply to applicants with disabilities).<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants must be residents and citizens or hold refugee status in an African country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants should have matriculated and successfully graduated with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in a health-related field. Official academic transcript and degree certificate should be attached as proof of completion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experience: <\/strong>Professional experience in teaching, supervision, or educational leadership within health-related higher education institutions <em>(or clear evidence of teaching potential for early-career applicants) <\/em><strong><u>is preferable.<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Institutional endorsement: <\/strong>A signed and stamped recommendation letter confirming institutional support and dedicated <strong>time <\/strong>to attend online and in-person sessions is required from any applicant who is currently employed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A candidate who already holds a master\u2019s degree is not eligible to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25c0940488ce2062180bf5f2e66946a1\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Either fill in the online application, which includes an application for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program on the UGHE website, entering the required personal, academic, and demographic information, and the required information for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, or scan the QR code to apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload all supporting documents (Passport or National ID, academic transcript, degree certificate, and recommendation letter).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants should submit a single, fully completed application. Incomplete submissions or multiple applications will not be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Timeline<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Steps<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Timeline<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Opens<\/td><td>22 October 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Closes<\/td><td>30 November 2025 @ 11:59 PM CAT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Applicant Interviews<\/td><td>December 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Final Decision<\/td><td>January 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4544927b88c1746a9317acde6205757c\"><strong>The Scholarship Provides<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full tuition fees,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return tickets &amp; health insurance for in-person sessions held in Rwanda.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A monthly stipend,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laptop,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transitions support in the form of mentorship, entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation training,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fellowship opportunities,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-arrival support and an official onboarding program,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation and meals for the in-person program,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mastercard Foundation Scholars are required to sign a scholarship agreement once they are accepted and enrolled in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UGHE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mastercard Foundation Scholars are expected to meet the required academic standards of UGHE to retain their scholarships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mastercard Foundation Scholars are expected to comply with the rules and regulations of the University of Global Health as stipulated in the University\u2019s policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who We Are Looking For<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We seek talented and committed <strong>young Africans <\/strong>who are eager to make a lasting impact, particularly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Young women<ul><li>Refugees and displaced persons<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Persons with disabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; application&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; process-related&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; challenges,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; please&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; send&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; your&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; inquiries&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; to&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:mfsp@ughe.org\">mfsp@ughe.org<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and <a href=\"mailto:admissions@ughe.org\">admissions@ughe.org.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Global Health Equity and the Mastercard Foundation do not charge fees to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The public is cautioned to remain vigilant and to report suspicious activities to local law enforcement. Please notify the University of Global Health Equity of fraudulent activity by contacting us at <a href=\"mailto:mfsp@ughe.org\">mfsp@ughe.org.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-07dceba3281ac30b4dd899ead06bd71e\"><strong>About the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a global initiative designed to develop the next generation of transformative leaders by enabling highly talented, service-oriented young people to pursue higher education and cultivate their leadership potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Office Locations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have offices in Toronto, Canada, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Accra, Ghana, Nairobi, Kenya, Lagos, Nigeria, Kigali, Rwanda, Dakar, Senegal (covering the WAEMU region), and Kampala, Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ughe.populiweb.com\/router\/admissions\/onlineapplications\/index?application_form=40035\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) has announced that the applications for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for the Master of Science in Health Professions Education Program (Msc \u2013 HPE) are now open.&nbsp;Here is the Application form&nbsp;link. 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