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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AWEKE MULU says
my name is Aweke mulu. i am 26 years old. i have BSC degree in chemistry from Samara university and MSC in Medical Biochemistry from Addis Ababa University But My country has a big problem with a shortage of medical doctor if you give a chance to study human medicine i will try to fill the gap of the area.thank you.
Harold Kangoli says
I am a Malawian young man who failed to proceed with my college education at The University of Malawi last year due to financial problems. I was doing Mass and Communication and i failed to pay my school fees. Now i am just staying, hopping to find a scholarship like this one. Please help me. I really need to complete my studies and be a reliable citizen of my country, Malawi. Thank you.
nyasha vhutuza says
l Want to undertake studies in agriculture in agronomy masters degree
Leta Tadesse Tolera says
I am from Ethiopia. I received BA degree of Development and Environmental management studies since 2010 from university of Gondar. know I have more than 4years and 7 months work experience on different Environmental management position. As your University is trying to solve African’s problem ,I have my personal responsibility to solve African’s environmental problems and I need to upgrade my education from BA to MSc of natural resources and environment related department if your university provide me free MA/MSC scholarship opportunity.
Thank you for your further consideration
Nasir Ahmed Ebro says
I appreciate and proud of your University’s mission. No one can solution for Africans except Africans themselves. I hope one day your dream will become true.
I am Nasir Ahmed from Ethiopia. I have Bsc degree in Plant Science(Agriculture). I am in Dilla University since 20o8 I need to pursue my Msc in Crop protection(Plant Pathology, Agricultural Entomology) or Agronomy can I have the information for this discipline?