Scholarship Overview
- Makerere University entered a partnership with MasterCard Foundation to offer scholarships to 1,000 academically bright but economically disadvantaged youth from Africa to study at Makerere University from 2013 to 2023. This is a project worth US $ 20,989,965.15 implemented at Makerere University with the aim of developing 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. The project is implemented under the leadership of the Makerere University Gender Mainstreaming Directorate.
Host School
- Study at Makerere University
- Uganda’s largest and third-oldest institution of higher learning. Today, Makerere University is composed of 9 Colleges and one school offering programmes for about 36,000 undergraduates and 4,000 postgraduates.
Field(s) of Study
- HUMANITIES
- TECHNOLOGY
- BASIC SCIENCES
- AGRICULTURE
- MASS COMMUNICATION
- VETERINARY MEDICINE
- BACHELOR OF
LAWS - HUMAN MEDICINE / PHARMACY
What does the scholarship cover?
The Program offers comprehensive student support, that include;
- 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.
How many scholarships are given?
- The MasterCard Foundation Scholars at Makerere University will have six cohorts of Scholars with the first cohort of 50 Scholars beginning 2014/2015 Academic Year.
Which countries are targeted?
- Uganda
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Am I Eligible to Apply?
- 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.
How do I Apply – Next Steps
Download Program Brochure – MCF Brochure
How do I get more information?
- Website – https://www.mak.ac.ug/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-mcfspmakacug
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Gender Mainstreaming DirectorateMakerere UniversityP O Box 7062 KampalaEmail: msgender@gender.mak.ac.ugTel: +256 414 540 184+256 414 597 907
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Natasha says
I’m a 16 year old girl from Lusaka, Zambia. with a high school GPA of 4.7, can I apply for the makerere scholarship and how do I apply/
weldejeworgis says
i am wedejewogis from ethiopia , ihave Bsc in chemistry with CGPA 3.65 and now iam working at mekelle university . And, iwould like to continue my education in your university by any subject if you give me the chance.
Edem Zattey Virtue says
please i had diploma in basic education in my country Ghana..
please am qualified for this scholarship
TAMIRAT SINORE DALKASO says
I am from Ethiopia with Bachelor Degree of Natural Resource Management with an excellent result and if you will give any chance i need to upgrade my educational status by field of Agriculture, Basic Science or Human Medicine and if you have any related field with my background study within your campus.
Thank you for your good news!!!!!
Addisalem Assefa says
i am Addisalem Assefa from Ethiopia. I have Bsc degree in Information Science. i am Librarian in Jimma University since 2012 i need to pursue my msc in Library and Information Science can i have the information for this discipline?