Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships for Academic year 2026/2027

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 2026/2027

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University aims to deepen inclusive university education and support 1,000 young people from Africa to access quality education and transition into dignified and 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.

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