Program Overview:

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University aims to deepen inclusive university education and support 1,000 young people from across Africa to access quality education and transition into dignified, fulfilling work. This is achieved by providing scholarships to academically talented young men and women from Sub-Saharan Africa whose access to higher education is constrained by social and economic barriers. Makerere University is pleased to announce 13 master scholarships under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for students joining the Makerere University Main Campus in the 2026/2027 academic year.

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Eligibility: 

● An applicant must belong to one of the following categories: Refugee or Internally Displaced Person
(IDP), Young persons with disabilities, International students, Young people living in a refugee host
community, young people from underrepresented ethnic groups in Uganda, or Other Ugandan youth.
● The applicant must have applied for admission to Makerere University main campus for 2026/2027.
● The applicant must have completed their undergraduate education in an African country.
● The applicant should be experiencing financial constraints that limit their ability to afford graduate
education.
● The applicant must not be a holder of any other scholarship.
● The applicant must not be pursuing or have completed any master’s degree studies.
● The applicant must have demonstrated engagement in leadership and/or community service.
● The applicant must be 35 years or younger at the application deadline.
● Applicants in the refugee, Internally Displaced Persons, and young persons with disabilities categories must
be under 40 years of age at the application deadline.
● A refugee applicant must hold a valid Refugee Identity card or Family Attestation documentation.
● The applicant must have applied for degree programs prioritized under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars
Program. Click here to view the list of priority programs.

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Benefits: 

● Full tuition fees (entire duration)
● Accommodation (housing)
● Meals and living expenses
● Books and study materials
● Travel costs (for international students)
● Medical insurance and much more!

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​​​​​Important Dates (s): ​​​​

 

The Application is Open NOW!!!
Application Deadline: June 05, 2026

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