Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program @Makerere University: Fully-funded Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships for 2026/2027(Open to Africans)

Overview

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University offers 1,000 fully-funded scholarships to academically talented young men and women from Sub-Saharan Africa facing financial hardship, covering both undergraduate and graduate levels for the academic year 2026/2027.

Eligibility

Applicants must belong to one of the following categories: Ugandan nationals, refugees, students with disabilities, internally displaced young people, or international students and fulfill specific conditions such as:

• Must apply for admission to Makerere University under the private sponsorship scheme.
• Complete secondary education in an African country or hold an equivalent qualification.
• Experience financial hardship.
• Not hold any other scholarship.
• Not have completed any undergraduate degree.
• Demonstrate leadership potential and/or community service.
• Be 28 years old or younger (32 for refugees or students with disabilities) at the application deadline.

Benefits

The scholarships will provide support for educational expenses and empower 1,000 young Africans over a ten-year period.

How to Apply

Complete the application form through the Online Application Portal at https://apply.mastercardfoundation.mak.ac.ug/scholarships at no cost.

Deadline

The application submission deadline is 5th June 2026, at 11:59 PM EAT.