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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Master's Scholarships

Makerere University Office of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Taught (MSc / MA / MBA) ✓ Funding Available

Makerere University offers 13 Mastercard Foundation Scholars scholarships for master's students at the main campus in the 2026/2027 academic year. The program supports academically talented young Africans facing social and economic barriers, emphasizing inclusion of refugees, disabled, and underrepresented groups.

Programme Overview

Programme Overview

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University aims to provide inclusive higher education opportunities for 1,000 young Africans, enabling them to pursue quality education and secure fulfilling employment. Thirteen scholarships are available for master's students joining the main campus in the 2026/2027 academic year.

What You Will Study

Applicants must have applied for degree programs prioritised under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University. The focus is on academic excellence, leadership, and community service engagement. Eligible degree programs align with the foundation’s goals to empower disadvantaged youth.

Career Opportunities

Scholarship recipients will be supported in their academic journey, gaining skills to transition into dignified, fulfilling work across diverse sectors. The program fosters leadership among young Africans, preparing them to contribute positively to their communities and countries.

Why This Programme

This scholarship emphasizes inclusivity and empowerment, targeting refugees, internally displaced persons, young persons with disabilities, and underrepresented ethnic groups. The program is committed to gender balance and prioritizes applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring equitable access to higher education at Makerere University.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must belong to one of the categories: Refugee or Internally Displaced Person (IDP), young persons with disabilities, international students, young people living in refugee host communities, underrepresented ethnic groups in Uganda, or other Ugandan youth. Applicants must have applied for admission to Makerere University's main campus for 2026/2027, completed undergraduate education in an African country, be 35 years or younger (40 for refugees/IDPs/disabled), demonstrate financial need, not hold or have completed any other Master's degree or scholarship, show leadership or community service engagement, and apply for priority programs under the scholarship.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University's main campus through the Online Application Portal at https://apply.mastercardfoundation.mak.ac.ug/. The process is free of charge and applicants are encouraged to use a computer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For inquiries, call +256 700-716-128 or email info@mastercardfdn.mak.ac.ug.