Mastercard Scholarships for Masters at Makerere University 2025; Makerere University is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme for master’s degree study.
📌 Who is this for? Young Africans facing financial challenges that prevent them from pursuing higher education.
📌 Location: Makerere University Main Campus
📌 Duration: The scholarship programme runs for ten years and covers both bachelor’s and master’s levels.
📌 Current Application Round: Master’s degree only
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Scholarship Benefits
Each selected scholar will receive:
✅ Full tuition and academic fees
✅ Laptop, books, and study materials
✅ Accommodation, bedding, and meals
✅ Health insurance
✅ Monthly allowance
✅ Travel support (from home and back)
Eligibility Criteria
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To qualify, you must:
✔ Be a citizen of Uganda, a refugee, a person with a disability, displaced, or from another African country
✔ Have completed a bachelor’s degree from an African country
✔ Have applied for admission to Makerere University (Main Campus) for the 2025–2026 academic session
✔ Not hold another scholarship
✔ Not be studying or have completed a master’s degree
✔ Show leadership potential or community service involvement
✔ Be under 35 years old by the application deadline
✔ If a refugee or person with a disability, be under 40 years old by the deadline
✔ If a refugee, hold a valid Refugee ID card or Family Attestation
✔ Apply for one of the master’s degree programs covered under this scholarship
How to Apply
🖥 Submit your application through the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship application form page
📅 Application Deadline: Friday, 6 June 2025, at 11:59 PM EAT.
📌 For full details, visit the official Mastercard Foundation Scholarships announcement page.
✅ Apply now and take the next step in your academic and leadership journey!
