Makerere University in partnership with MasterCard Foundation offers scholarships to 1,000 academically bright but economically disadvantaged youth from Africa to study at Makerere University from 2013 to 2023.
Makerere University entered into a partnership with The MasterCard Foundation to offer a scholarship to 1000 bright youth from Africa to study at Makerere University from 2013 to 2024.
This is a project worth the US $20,989,965.15 implemented at Makerere University to develop the next generation of African Leaders and also to promote the strategic objectives of Makerere University and MasterCard Foundation in contributing to Africa’s higher education sector and development.
It implements the project under the leadership of the Makerere University Gender Mainstreaming Directorate. The Program recruits both national and international Scholars at the ratio of 90:10 respectively and female and male scholars at the ratio of 80:20 respectively.
Brief Description
Makerere University is Uganda’s largest and third-oldest institution of higher learning. Today, Makerere University is composed of 9 Colleges and one school offering programs for about 36,000 undergraduates and 4,000 postgraduates.
Scholarship Benefits:
The Program offers comprehensive student support, that includes;
- Tuition and Functional fees
- Accommodation, Feeding, and stipend
- Laptop, books and other learning materials
- Transport to and from home
- Medical insurance
- Psychosocial support and mentoring of scholars
- Capacity building program for life skills development in ICT, Leadership, Gender, Human Rights, Communication, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Literacy.
Scholarship Number:
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars at Makerere University will have six cohorts of Scholars with the first cohort of 50 Scholars.
Eligibility:
The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:
- Both female and male students who are qualified for first-year undergraduate admission to Makerere University.
- Economically disadvantaged students from African Countries.
- Academic Excellence, with more points, scored for students admitted for science disciplines
- A person with leadership experience or potential.
- Demonstrate Commitment to give back to the community.
- A person who is admitted on the basis of Uganda Certificate of Education results or its equivalent.
- Academically talented, must value learning and be driven to complete their education.
- Future leaders committed to embracing ethical leadership to improve the lives of others.
- Commitment to community service through previous and/or past engagements with community outreach activities
- Citizens and residents of all African countries.
- Applying to study in the preferred fields of Agriculture, Veterinary medicine, ICT, Health Sciences, Technology and Engineering, Law and Human rights and Business and Financial Management at Makerere University.
Level/Field of study
The scholarships are available for pursuing the undergraduate and postgraduate program in the field of
- Humanities
- Technology
- Basic Sciences
- Agriculture
- Mass Communication
- Veterinary Medicine
- Bachelor of Laws
- Human Medicine / Pharmacy
Host Nationality
The scholarship is hosted by the Makerere University, Uganda.
Eligible Nationality
The scholarship is open to students from Uganda and Sub-Saharan Africa countries.
Application Procedure:
Download Program Brochure – MCF Brochure
How do I get more information?
- Gender Mainstreaming Directorate Makerere University P O Box 7062 Kampala Email: msgender@gender.mak.ac.ug Tel: +256 414 540 184, +256 414 597 907
Application Deadline
This scholarship is open to every academic year.
Makerere University Full MasterCard Scholarships-FAQs
What does MasterCard scholarship cover?
MasterCard Foundation Scholars receive a comprehensive scholarship equivalent to the costs associated with earning a Bachelors or Masters degree, which includes travel, tuition, Berkeley student fees, visa and SEVIS fees, housing, food, living expenses, and cohort signature programs which will focus on leadership
How do I get a MasterCard scholarship?
Carefully research the Program website of the university of your choice to learn the specific details about eligibility criteria, requirements, deadlines, and other application instructions.
Select the institution and program you want to apply to.
Prepare the necessary documents to submit.
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Obuku Robert says
Dear Sir / Madam,
I am Robert Obuku from Soroti and I have a daughter in the name of Clare Beatrice Arionget who attended her A’ level studies in Ngora High School. She did HLD/ ICT and her dream course is law.
May i be helped if she can be awarded a scholarship. i know i may not be in position to pay the university tuition for law as it is expensive.
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Namulondo shifa says
I tried and applied but i was only shortlisted in the mastercard sch. but denied that chance to join campas so am requesting for another chance but please confirm my economic background by atleast reaching home.
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ADUPA ISAAC says
It is a good opportunity for disadvantaged Ugandans and other sub-Saharan states who are willing to cause change in the society where they live and world at large but have challenges in sponsoring their academic journey since most most of the communities are in the poverty line with the majority surviving on agriculture which is also highly affected by nowadays the climate change effect. This is a great deal for us the sub-Saharan communities.
Kubona Fred says
Am kubona Fred ,i have anational diploma in animal production &management from Bukalasa agri college but i would wish to purse my digree in biomedical lab tech from makerere university using mastercard scholarships
Adiele Greatman says
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Twesige Wilson says
Thanks for supporting the needy but pls there are student’s who have got schollaship with master card this year to study in makerere but unfortunately they have discontinued from schooling without serious reasons when they have even started schooling for a week pls help if there is a way b eacause most them are orphans and poor pls help. U helped them since senior 1 but now they are stuck . Thank u for helping Ugandans.
Rev. Godfrey Byamukama says
Greetings from My family.
Thank you for the opportunities you provide to the disadvantaged and vulnerable families in Uganda. Am one of the disadvantaged persons and am lucky I have been admitted on masters of arts in Rural Development Makerere University this academic year.
Could you kindly offer me a scholarship because i see my potential in Uganda and Africa’s development?
Comply as soon as possible.
Many blessings.
Opio Tadeo says
Am from Uganda-Masindi,a diploma holder in secondary education specialized in Business subjects.I would wish to further my education but am financially not stable.So,I need help
Kiyanja Alex says
Please I applied for MasterCard but I don’t know whether I was admitted please help me .my name is Kiyanja Alex am Ugandan my Gmail is Kiyanja alex@gmail.com
Chimdesa Tolera Deyas says
My Name is Chimdesa Tolera,I Have Bachlor Degree in Health,Now I Aminterested in learning Medicine By this fully funded programme,because of economical deficit I could’nt follow this Discipline,please guide me to succeed.Thank yoyu.
Covenant Ugochi says
Dear Chimdesa
You are just in the right place but please be aware that we don’t offer these scholarships but give information about them.
When you click on the link below, on each of the scholarships, there is a link that will direct you where to get the application form. Kindly choose the scholarship you are eligible for and apply.
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/scholarships-by-suject/medicine/
You can browse through any of the listed scholarship categories for more scholarship opportunities;
Ongoing Scholarships
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Scholarship by country
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Scholarship by Subject
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Study Abroad Scholarships
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/study-abroad/
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bizuneh mihretu says
My name is mihretu from ethiopia i am interested to learn masters.i have BA in economics please contact me 0941839736
doboch mihretu bizuneh says
My name is mihretu from ethiopia i have economics BA degree please give me this opportunty to learn masters in related department contact me 0941839736
Covenant Ugochi says
Dear Mihretu
You are just in the right place but please be aware that we don’t offer these scholarships but give information about them.
When you click on the links below, on each of the scholarships, there is a link that will direct you where to get the application form. Kindly choose the scholarship you are eligible for and apply.
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/scholarships-by-suject/economics-scholarships/
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/masters-scholarships/
You can browse through any of the listed scholarship categories for more scholarship opportunities;
Scholarship by country
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/scholarships-by-countries/
Scholarship by Subject
http://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/scholarships-by-suject/
Opportunities for Undergraduates / Graduates
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/opportunities-for-undergraduategraduates/
Study Abroad Scholarships
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/study-abroad/
Good luck as you apply!
Kindly fall back to us for more information.
Gebiba Gedda says
Greetings, I’m from East Africa, Ethiopia in particular. Because of the economical crisis in my family, my academics has been disturbed extremely, I graduated from the university of Wolaita Sodo University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with distinction CGPA of 3.36, and I have not been able to proceed with further studies due to the cash strapped in my family. I pray this becomes a Golden opportunity for me to continue my studies so as to achieve my dreams of becoming a Best Engineer. Please give me fully funded civil engineering MSc scholarship in order to imorove my eager to be either Highway engineering or structural engineering. I will be GRATEFUL AND THANKFUL if I am given the opportunity to study on scholarship at your Institution.
Thank you for your consideration.
My Email: gebibagedda@gmail.com
juhar hassen says
my name is juhar hassen i want to join in your university….i graduated by water resource and irrigation engineering from hawassa university in 2015…. with CGPA 3.14…..
Covenant Ugochi says
Dear Hassen
You can apply for this scholarship. When you click on the links below, on each of the scholarships, there is a link that will direct you where to get the application form. Kindly choose the scholarship you are eligible for and apply.
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/scholarships-by-suject/engineering-schoalrships/
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/masters-scholarships/
You can browse through any of the listed scholarship categories for more scholarship opportunities;
Scholarship by country
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/scholarships-by-countries/
Scholarship by Subject
http://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/scholarships-by-suject/
Opportunities for Undergraduates / Graduates
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/opportunities-for-undergraduategraduates/
Study Abroad Scholarships
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/study-abroad/
Good luck as you apply!
Kindly fall back to us for more information.
Justin Kumwimba says
hello this Justine Kumwimba from Zambia is there any scholarship……….for Zambians i completed
Covenant Ugochi says
Dear Justin
You are just in the right place but please be aware that we don’t offer these scholarships but give information about them.
When you click on the link below, on each of the scholarships, there is a link that will direct you where to get the application form. Kindly choose the scholarship you are eligible for and apply.
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/scholarships-by-countries/zambia-scholarships/
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/study-abroad/
Good luck as you apply!
Kindly fall back to us for more information.
girma says
Comment:my name is girma wube from Ethiopia. I want to join ur university. CGPA:3.89 in EDPM
Covenant Ugochi says
Dear Girma
You are just in the right place but please be aware that we don’t offer these scholarships but give information about them.
When you click on the link below, there is a link that will direct you where to get the application form. Kindly choose the scholarship you are eligible for and apply.
http://worldscholarshipforum.com/apply-makerere-university-full-mastercard-scholarships-ethopians/
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/scholarships-by-countries/ethiopian-scholarships/
Good luck as you apply!
Kindly fall back to us for more information.
Ogbueli says
Please when will the website reopen in other to apply
Covenant Ugochi says
Hi Ogbueli, click the link and apply now
http://mak.ac.ug/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program
Good luck!
Niwahabyona Rodney says
My name is Niwahabyona Rodney. I finished High school in 2016 with 8points from Mathematics, Economics and Geography. I had 27 aggregate at my U.C.E and 12 aggregate at P.L.E. I failed to get tuition to proceed with my studies and started working with my mother in the market to support my younger brother who is studying a certificate in nursing.. Can I be able to apply and if yes, When because I also want to become a more important person in my country
Covenant Ugochi says
We don’t offer a scholarship. We just give information on this scholarships
Kindly click on the links below to find interesting scholarships for your dream course
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/opportunities-for-africans/
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/study-abroad/study-in-africa/
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/international-scolarships/
Good luck!
Hope Nicholaus says
My name is Hope Nicholaus. I need fully funded sponsorship for undergraduate studies.