Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships for Academic year 2025/2026

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University will provide 1000 scholarships for 10 years at both the undergraduate (Bachelor's degree) and graduate levels at the main campus. The scholarships are awarded to academically talented young men and women from Sub-Saharan Africa experiencing financial hardship to pursue university education.

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Graduate/Masters Scholarships for Academic Year 2025/2026

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University will provide 1000 scholarships for 10 years at both the undergraduate (Bachelor's degree) and graduate levels at the main campus. The scholarships are awarded to academically talented young men and women from Sub-Saharan Africa experiencing financial hardship to pursue university education.

Makerere University is pleased to announce the second Cohort of 190 Undergraduate and 11 Master’s scholarship opportunities for students joining Makerere University main campus in the Academic Year 2025/2026. 

Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at Makerere University's main campus, an applicant must belong to one of the following categories: Ugandan nationals, refugees, students with disabilities, internally displaced youth, or international students; and fulfil the following conditions.

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