Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University
This program aims to support 1,000 young people from Africa to access quality education and transition into dignified work. It specifically targets academically talented students whose access to higher education is constrained by social and economic barriers.
About this scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University is offered by Makerere University 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
Applicants must be refugees, internally displaced persons, persons with disabilities, international students, students from refugee-hosting communities, or from underrepresented communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-05-15. 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
- Makerere University
- Award
- Full scholarship
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Nationality
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-05-15
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20