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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kamoga stanley says
kamoga stanley
iam asecond year student at makerere university kampala. i won a cash prize as a first place winner,child protection individual category 2014 tumaini awards program.which i have used for my first year tuision but am stuck. please come to my rescuie.thanks
musana yusufu says
thanks for de programmes is software engineering among de courses sponsorsed or not thanks.
Jamal Mustafa says
I have got my admission of Civil Engineering from Makerere university this year and finished my A-level & o-level in Uganda and got an excellence in mathematics .so is there any one who can help how a can get an schollarship
Gebremariam Hadush says
I am Gebremariam Hadush Abreha from Ethiopia and I secured my Bsc degree in mathematics from Mekelle University in 2013 with GPA 3.01. I want to upgrade my profession by attending MA in Mathematics and other related NaturalScience departnent.to achieve my personal goal I am on the way of searching scholarship. So I hope you will be made real my dream coming soon. Gebremariam Hadush
Michael DAVID Ngwale says
I am first year degree holder at St Joseph college of information technology in Tanzania in IT. field ,its my prayer that I will be graciously granted this educational opportunity and su pport from your project since I long to broden my profession for the benefits of many poor families behind me.