Makerere University MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2025/2026 for Master's Study in Uganda (Fully-Funded)

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About Makerere University MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

Makerere University Management and the Mastercard Foundation renewed their partnership for the second phase of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program through 2034. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University aims to deepen inclusive University education and empower 1,000 young people from Africa to make meaningful contributions to national and regional development. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University will provide scholarships for 10 years at the main campus for Undergraduate (Bachelor's degree) and Graduate levels. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program will support talented young men and women from Sub-Saharan Africa who are facing economic barriers in pursuing university education.

• Sponsor Organisation: Mastercard Foundation

Benefits of Makerere University MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

• This is a fully-funded opportunity.

Makerere University MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program Requirements

To be eligible to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University's main campus, an applicant must belong to one of the following categories: Ugandan nationals, refugees, students with disabilities, internally displaced young people, or international students and fulfill the following conditions.

1. The applicant must have applied for admission to Makerere University's main campus for the academic year 2025/2026. View the Master’s Degree Programmes to be considered for the Scholarships for Academic Year 2025/2026. (PDF)
2. The Applicant must have completed their undergraduate education in an African country.
3. The Applicant should be experiencing financial hardships.
4. The Applicant should not be a holder of any other scholarship.
5. The Applicant should not be pursuing or have completed any Master’s degree studies.
6. The applicant should have demonstrated leadership potential and/ or community service.
7. The Applicant should not be over 35 years of age at the application deadline.
8. Applicants in the Refugee and Students with Disabilities categories should be under 40 years of age at the application deadline.
9. A refugee applicant MUST hold a Refugee Identity card or Family Attestation.
10. The applicant should have applied for any degree programs prioritized under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (please refer to the application form for a list of prioritized programs).

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further selection engagements.

Applicants are advised to read the application guidelines before completing the form.

NOTE

1. The Department of Academic Registrar is responsible for all University admissions. All Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program scholarship applicants should first apply for admission to Makerere University's main campus. 

2. At least 70% of the scholarships awarded through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program will be awarded to young women while a minimum of 30% to young men. Young women are therefore encouraged to apply

3. At least 25% of the scholarships awarded through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program shall be awarded to Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Young people in this Category are therefore encouraged to apply.
   Internally displaced people, referred to as IDPs, are persons who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, violence, persecution, or natural disasters. These individuals are often resettled in other areas within the borders of their own country. They should have a recommendation from the Office of the Prime Minister.

4. At least 10% of the scholarships awarded through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program shall be awarded to Young People with Disabilities. Young people in this category are therefore encouraged to apply

5. Incomplete application forms will be automatically disqualified.

6. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University practices merit principles and has zero tolerance for dishonesty. Any form of influence peddling will automatically disqualify the applicant. 

7. Cases of impersonation, falsification of documents, or giving false/incomplete information, whether discovered at the time of receiving the award or afterwards, will lead to automatic cancellation of the award, refund of the money already spent on a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, and prosecution in the courts of law of Uganda if necessary.

8. Makerere University appeals to the public to be aware of fraudsters within or outside of the University who might want to take advantage of the scholarship application process by soliciting money with a promise of securing a scholarship for an applicant. THE APPLICATION PROCESS OF THE MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS IS FREE OF CHARGE; individuals caught in the act of conning the public will be prosecuted in courts of law.

9. Only successful applicants will be notified at every stage of the scholarship application process.

10. Those applicants who will not have heard from us by the end of August 2025 should consider their application unsuccessful.

11. Filling out an application form DOES NOT guarantee a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program scholarship at Makerere University's main campus.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to get started with your application process.

For inquiries or clarifications, please call their office mobile line +256 700-716-128 or email [email protected]

Application Deadline

06 June, 2025

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