{"id":66891,"date":"2025-11-17T15:13:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T15:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=66891"},"modified":"2025-11-17T15:13:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T15:13:31","slug":"healthcollaborative-scholars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=66891","title":{"rendered":"Fully Funded HealthCollaborative Scholarships 2025: Apply Now for MSc, MPhil &amp; PhD Programs at KNUST"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"824\">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.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"829\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"846\"><strong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"846\">Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"1162\">The <strong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"874\">HealthCollaborative<\/strong>, hosted at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and supported by the Mastercard Foundation, has launched its <strong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1048\">fully funded 2025 scholarship call<\/strong> for eligible candidates across Ghana and all partner universities within the Africa Health Collaborative network.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1515\">This opportunity supports world-class training in public health, epidemiology, non-communicable diseases, entrepreneurship, health services planning, and pandemic preparedness. The <strong data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1368\">HealthCollaborative<\/strong> aims to build a new generation of African health leaders through advanced academic training, cross-sector partnerships, and inclusive development.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1520\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1558\"><strong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1558\">About the HealthCollaborative<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1840\">Led by <strong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1596\">Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo<\/strong>, one of Ghana\u2019s top epidemiologists and global health leaders, the <strong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1687\">HealthCollaborative<\/strong> strengthens African health systems by bringing together academic institutions, research centers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and healthcare innovators.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1893\">The initiative is rooted in four strategic pillars:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"2126\">\n<li data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1936\">\n<p data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1936\">Building Primary Health Care capacity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1989\">\n<p data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1989\">Strengthening health entrepreneurship ecosystems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2057\">\n<p data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2057\">Creating advanced education pathways for critical health skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2126\">\n<p data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2126\">Developing a long-term Pan-African network for health innovation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2316\">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.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2321\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2375\"><strong data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2375\">Fully Funded Programs Available (2025 Intake)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2578\">Eligible applicants may apply for a <strong data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2461\">fully funded HealthCollaborative scholarship<\/strong> to study any of the following programs at KNUST\u2019s <strong data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2545\">School of Public Health (SPH)<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2577\">School of Business (KSB)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2605\"><strong data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2605\">Master&#8217;s Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2778\">\n<li data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2648\">\n<p data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2648\"><strong data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2646\">MSc Health Entrepreneurship (HENT)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2711\">\n<p data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2711\"><strong data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2709\">MPH\/MSc Health Services Planning and Management (HSPM)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2778\">\n<p data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2778\"><strong data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2776\">MPH\/MSc Global Health and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2802\"><strong data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2802\">MPhil Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2928\">\n<li data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2862\">\n<p data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2862\"><strong data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2860\">MPhil Health Systems Research and Management (HSRM)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2928\">\n<p data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2928\"><strong data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2926\">MPhil Field Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics (FEAB)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2950\"><strong data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2950\">PhD Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"3081\">\n<li data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"3027\">\n<p data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3027\"><strong data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3025\">PhD Public Health (Epidemics or Pandemics Preparedness and Response)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3081\">\n<p data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3081\"><strong data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3079\">PhD Public Health (Non-Communicable Diseases)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3240\">These programs respond to urgent health system needs, from NCD prevention and health systems strengthening to pandemic risk management and health innovation.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3245\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3268\"><strong data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3268\">Who Can Apply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3294\">Scholarships are open to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3433\">\n<li data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3319\">\n<p data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3319\">Candidates in Ghana<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3382\">\n<p data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3382\">Alumni of Africa Health Collaborative partner universities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3433\">\n<p data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3433\">Graduating students from the same institutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3520\">Applicants are encouraged to review full eligibility criteria on the official portal.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3525\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3546\"><strong data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3546\">How to Apply<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3547\" data-end=\"3596\"><strong data-start=\"3550\" data-end=\"3563\">Deadline:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3594\">Friday, 22nd December 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3676\"><strong data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3641\">Official Website\u00a0 :<\/strong>\u00a0<a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hcmcf.knust.edu.gh\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3674\">https:\/\/hcmcf.knust.edu.gh\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3676\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hcmcf.knust.edu.gh\/scholarship-applications\/\"><strong>Apply here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3782\">The website provides complete details on eligibility, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3784\" data-end=\"3787\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3833\"><strong data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3833\">Why Apply to the HealthCollaborative?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3870\">The fully funded scholarship offers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3872\" data-end=\"4182\">\n<li data-start=\"3872\" data-end=\"3901\">\n<p data-start=\"3874\" data-end=\"3901\">Complete tuition coverage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3902\" data-end=\"3967\">\n<p data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"3967\">Academic supervision by leading African global health experts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"4025\">\n<p data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"4025\">Access to entrepreneurship and leadership development<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4103\">\n<p data-start=\"4028\" data-end=\"4103\">Opportunities for innovation, internships, and cross-sector collaboration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4104\" data-end=\"4182\">\n<p data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4182\">Integration into a Pan-African network of universities and health partners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4184\" data-end=\"4356\">The initiative is uniquely designed to ensure African solutions are led by African experts, aligning with regional priorities and advancing long-term health transformation.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4361\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4363\" data-end=\"4378\"><strong data-start=\"4366\" data-end=\"4378\">Partners<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4379\" data-end=\"4436\">The <strong data-start=\"4383\" data-end=\"4406\">HealthCollaborative<\/strong> operates in partnership with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4438\" data-end=\"4642\">\n<li data-start=\"4438\" data-end=\"4463\">\n<p data-start=\"4440\" data-end=\"4463\">Mastercard Foundation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4464\" data-end=\"4497\">\n<p data-start=\"4466\" data-end=\"4497\">KNUST School of Public Health<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4498\" data-end=\"4526\">\n<p data-start=\"4500\" data-end=\"4526\">KNUST School of Business<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4527\" data-end=\"4579\">\n<p data-start=\"4529\" data-end=\"4579\">Africa Health Collaborative Universities Network<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4580\" data-end=\"4642\">\n<p data-start=\"4582\" data-end=\"4642\">Leading research and innovation institutions across Africa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4644\" data-end=\"4766\">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\u2019s ability to address emerging and persistent health challenges.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4768\" data-end=\"4771\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4773\" data-end=\"4790\"><strong data-start=\"4776\" data-end=\"4790\">Final Note<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4791\" data-end=\"5123\">The <strong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"136\">HealthCollaborative scholarship 2025<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5125\" data-end=\"5204\"><strong data-start=\"5125\" data-end=\"5204\">For more international career opportunities, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/category\/jobs\/fellowship\/\">Opportunities For Youth.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. Overview The HealthCollaborative, hosted at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and supported by the Mastercard Foundation, has launched its fully funded&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":66892,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,41,42,43],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-66891","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"hentry","7":"category-africa","8":"category-master","9":"category-phd","10":"category-scholarships","11":"article","12":"","14":"has-excerpt","15":"has-avatar","16":"has-author","17":"has-nickname","18":"has-date","19":"has-comment-count","20":"has-category-meta","21":"has-read-more","22":"has-title","23":"has-post-media","24":"thumbnail-","25":"has-tfm-share-icons"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66891","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=66891"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66891\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=66891"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=66891"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=66891"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}