Fully Funded MSc in Health Professions Education (HPE) – Apply Now Under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Are you passionate about improving health education across Africa? The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, is offering a fully funded Master of Science in Health Professions Education (MSc-HPE) for aspiring health educators and leaders.

Program Overview

• Program Name: Master of Science in Health Professions Education (MSc-HPE)
  
• Track: Direct Entry (Fully funded by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program)
  
• Duration: 18 months (3 semesters)
  
• Credits: 180 credits
  
• Mode of Study: Blended (Online + In-person in Rwanda)
  

This program is designed to train the next generation of health education leaders who can design, lead, and transform health professions education across Africa. It equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to shape national health policies, lead academic institutions, and improve healthcare outcomes through innovative teaching, curriculum development, and research.

Graduates will become experts capable of:

• Leading health education programs
• Influencing policy at institutional and national levels
• Conducting impactful educational research
• Preparing future doctors, nurses, and health professionals to solve Africa’s most pressing healthcare challenges

Why Choose UGHE for HPE?

• First full HPE program in East & Central Africa
• Career advancement opportunities – Prepare for roles such as program director, dean, policy leader, clinical educator, or quality assurance specialist
• Blended learning model – Online flexibility + intensive in-person sessions in Rwanda
• Mentorship & Professional Networks across Africa and global institutions
• Focus on equity, innovation & real-world impact
• Fully funded scholarships available through the Mastercard Foundation

Program Modules (Core Courses)

Total Credits: 180

Admissions Timeline

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be 35 years old or younger (exceptions for applicants with disabilities)
  
• Be citizens, residents, or refugees in an African country
  
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field
  
• Have experience in teaching, clinical education, supervision, or academic leadership (preferred)
  
• Submit an institutional endorsement/recommendation letter (if employed)
  
• Not already hold a master’s degree (for Mastercard Foundation scholarship applicants)

How to Apply

1. Complete the online application form (includes Mastercard Foundation Scholarship application section).
   
2. Upload the required documents:
   
   • Passport, National ID, or Refugee ID
     
   • Academic transcripts & degree certificate
     
   • Employer recommendation letter (if applicable)
     
3. Submit only one complete application – incomplete or multiple submissions will not be accepted.
   

VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

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