Makerere University Full Mastercard Scholarships

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

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?

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
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