Women in Global Health Leadership Fellowship 2026/2027
University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health, in partnership with Moi University, University of Cape Town, and Mastercard Foundation
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
This 12-month fellowship is designed to advance the leadership skills of talented African women in early-mid career stages who are passionate about gender equity in global health systems. The program combines online curriculum with an in-person one-week leadership academy in Kenya, covering global health policy, leadership, knowledge translation, and mentorship skills.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition and programme costs
- Accommodation during one-week in-person leadership academy in Kenya
- Mentorship from experts in global health
- Comprehensive curriculum in global health policy and leadership training
Who Can Apply
- 1 Identify as a woman
- 2 Be early-mid career professional with 5-15 years of experience in public health doing local, regional or global health work
- 3 Possess post-graduate education in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Sciences and/or related fields (Post grad diploma or certificate, master's or PhD)
- 4 Work in a role focused on public health policy, practice, teaching and/or research
- 5 Able to demonstrate leadership qualities through work, education or community service
- 6 Reside and work in Kenya or South Africa
- 7 Be an African national
- 8 Be fluent in English
- 9 Able to take leave of absence to attend a one-week in-person leadership academy in March 2027 in Kenya
- 10 Able to obtain a valid passport for travel to Kenya