Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University
The program provides scholarships to academically talented young men and women from Sub-Saharan Africa who are experiencing financial hardship. It aims to support students in accessing quality education and transitioning into dignified work.
About this scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University is offered by Mastercard Foundation for study in Uganda at bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Full scholarship, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full scholarship. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor and master level. Nationality requirements apply: Sub-Saharan Africa.
Eligibility
Academically talented young men and women from Sub-Saharan Africa experiencing financial hardship.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor and master
Nationality requirements
Sub-Saharan Africa
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Mastercard Foundation
- Study destination
- Uganda
- Eligible applicant countries
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Award
- Full scholarship
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Nationality
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-22