Apply for the fully funded HealthCollaborative scholarships 2025 at KNUST. Opportunities available for MSc, MPhil, and PhD programs in Public Health, Epidemiology, NCDs, Entrepreneurship, and more. Deadline: 22 December 2025.
The HealthCollaborative, hosted at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and supported by the Mastercard Foundation, has launched its fully funded 2025 scholarship call for eligible candidates across Ghana and all partner universities within the Africa Health Collaborative network.
This opportunity supports world-class training in public health, epidemiology, non-communicable diseases, entrepreneurship, health services planning, and pandemic preparedness. The HealthCollaborative aims to build a new generation of African health leaders through advanced academic training, cross-sector partnerships, and inclusive development.
Led by Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo, one of Ghana’s top epidemiologists and global health leaders, the HealthCollaborative strengthens African health systems by bringing together academic institutions, research centers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and healthcare innovators.
The initiative is rooted in four strategic pillars:
Building Primary Health Care capacity
Strengthening health entrepreneurship ecosystems
Creating advanced education pathways for critical health skills
Developing a long-term Pan-African network for health innovation
These efforts have already led to the training of more than 2,000 health workers, the expansion of inclusive academic pathways, and the acceleration of African-led research and innovation.
Eligible applicants may apply for a fully funded HealthCollaborative scholarship to study any of the following programs at KNUST’s School of Public Health (SPH) or School of Business (KSB):
MSc Health Entrepreneurship (HENT)
MPH/MSc Health Services Planning and Management (HSPM)
MPH/MSc Global Health and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
MPhil Health Systems Research and Management (HSRM)
MPhil Field Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics (FEAB)
PhD Public Health (Epidemics or Pandemics Preparedness and Response)
PhD Public Health (Non-Communicable Diseases)
These programs respond to urgent health system needs, from NCD prevention and health systems strengthening to pandemic risk management and health innovation.
Scholarships are open to:
Candidates in Ghana
Alumni of Africa Health Collaborative partner universities
Graduating students from the same institutions
Applicants are encouraged to review full eligibility criteria on the official portal.
Deadline: Friday, 22nd December 2025
Official Website : https://hcmcf.knust.edu.gh/
The website provides complete details on eligibility, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.
The fully funded scholarship offers:
Complete tuition coverage
Academic supervision by leading African global health experts
Access to entrepreneurship and leadership development
Opportunities for innovation, internships, and cross-sector collaboration
Integration into a Pan-African network of universities and health partners
The initiative is uniquely designed to ensure African solutions are led by African experts, aligning with regional priorities and advancing long-term health transformation.
The HealthCollaborative operates in partnership with:
Mastercard Foundation
KNUST School of Public Health
KNUST School of Business
Africa Health Collaborative Universities Network
Leading research and innovation institutions across Africa
This strong ecosystem enhances research capacity, entrepreneurship, and professional advancement throughout the continent, creating meaningful pathways for young innovators and experienced practitioners alike. By connecting universities, industry partners, and health institutions, it enables long-term collaboration, knowledge exchange, and opportunities that strengthen Africa’s ability to address emerging and persistent health challenges.
The HealthCollaborative scholarship 2025 is a transformative opportunity for emerging African leaders in health, public policy, entrepreneurship, and research. With full funding, world-class faculty, and a powerful Pan-African network, this program equips scholars to drive sustainable impact across health ecosystems in Africa. Beyond academic excellence, the scholarship provides access to mentorship, hands-on training, and a vibrant community of innovators dedicated to strengthening health systems. Scholars gain exposure to real-world challenges, collaborative research environments, and leadership experiences that prepare them to influence policy, shape national strategies, and contribute to long-term, community-centered health development across the continent.
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