Makerere University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for Undergraduate and Masters Scholarship 2025/2026

To be eligible to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University’s main campus, an applicant must belong to one of the following categories: Ugandan nationals, refugees, students with disabilities, internally displaced young people, or international students, and fulfil the following conditions;

1. The applicant must have applied for admission to Makerere University’s main campus under the private sponsorship scheme for the academic year 2025/2026. View Prioritised Undergraduate Degree Programmes to be considered for the Scholarship for Academic Year 2025/2026. (PDF)

2. The Applicant must have either;

   • Completed their advanced secondary level education (or its equivalent) in an African country or

   • Hold second class/credit diploma from any recognized institution or

   • Must have passed the mature age entry of Makerere University

3. The Applicant should be experiencing financial hardships.

4. The Applicant should not be a holder of any other scholarship, including the Government of Uganda Scholarship.

5. The Applicant should not have completed any undergraduate degree Programme.

6. The Applicant should have demonstrated leadership potential and/or community service.

7. The Applicant should be 28 years old or younger at the time of the application deadline.

8. Applicants in the Refugee or Persons with Disabilities categories should be 32 years old or younger at the time of the application deadline.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further selection engagements.

Applicants are advised to read the application guidelines before completing the form.

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Scholarships for Masters Programmes 2025/2026 Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University’s main campus, an applicant must belong to one of the following categories: Ugandan nationals, refugees, students with disabilities, internally displaced young people, or international students and fulfill the following conditions.

1. The applicant must have applied for admission to Makerere University’s main campus for the academic year 2025/2026. View the Master’s Degree Programmes to be considered for the Scholarships for Academic Year 2025/2026. (PDF)
2. The Applicant must have completed their undergraduate education in an African country.
3. The Applicant should be experiencing financial hardships.
4. The Applicant should not be a holder of any other scholarship.
5. The Applicant should not be pursuing or have completed any Master’s degree studies.
6. The applicant should have demonstrated leadership potential and/ or community service.
7. The Applicant should not be over 35 years of age at the application deadline.
8. Applicants in the Refugee and Students with Disabilities categories should be under 40 years of age at the application deadline.
9. A refugee applicant MUST hold a Refugee Identity card or Family Attestation.
10. The applicant should have applied for any degree programs prioritized under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (please refer to the application form for a list of prioritized programs).

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further selection engagements.

Applicants are advised to read the application guidelines before completing the form.

For more Information:  Visit the website for Makerere University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for Undergraduate and Masters Scholarship 2025/2026