Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University 2026/2027

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University provides master's scholarships for students joining Makerere University Main Campus in the 2026/2027 academic year. It aims to deepen inclusive university education and support African youth to access quality education and transition into dignified work. The program supports a total of 1,000 young people from Africa to access higher education and related opportunities.

Scholarships for undergraduate and master’s studies at Makerere University under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.

An applicant must belong to one of the specified categories (refugee/IDP, young persons with disabilities, international students, refugees in host communities, underrepresented ethnic groups in Uganda, or other Ugandan youth) and must have applied for admission to Makerere University for 2026/2027; the applicant should have completed their undergraduate education in an African country and be experiencing financial constraints.

Submit the application via the provided form before the deadline.