Mastercard Foundation Scholarships at Makerere University for 2025/2026
You can now apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic session. This scholarship promises to sponsor 1000 postgraduate students at their master’s level at Makerere University. It is good to note that the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship is not only for Masters students, but undergraduate students can also be eligible.
This article promises to unveil information on the Mastercard Foundation Scholarships at Makerere University and many more.
Focus of the Mastercard Foundation Scholarships
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars program is aimed at providing scholarships to undergraduates and post-graduates for 10 years to run their program at Makerere University at various levels.
This year, the scholarship is focused on targeting young Africans in sub-Saharan Africa who are facing barriers to finishing their university education.
Who are those that are eligible?
Those who are eligible for this scholarship must meet the following criteria:
• Must apply to run their university program at Makerere University for the 2025/2026 university session.
• Candidates should be those who are currently facing hardships that threaten their education.
• Those who apply should be those who are not pursuing or completed their Masters program.
• Applicants must have completed their undergraduate program at a university in Africa.
• Should not be beneficiaries of any scholarship.
• Applicants should be those who have shown leadership commitment or community service.
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• Candidates that would be selected should be those who have selected programs under the coverage of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
• If you’re a refugee, you must possess the Refugee Identity Card or Family Attestation.
• Applicants who fall under the Refugee and Students with Disability should be less than 40 years of age before the deadline.
Benefits Of This Scholarship
These are the benefits you stand to gain if you are a successful applicant:
• Coverage of tuition and other functional fees.
• Eligible for laptops, books, and other learning aids.
• Free accommodations, bedding and meals.
• Access to medical insurance.
• Access to periodic stipends.
• Transportation fare coverage.
How To Apply
This application link would lead you to the application page of the Mastercard Foundation Scholarships at Makarere University.
Deadline: June 6, 2025.
