Makerere University has announced the launch of its second cohort of Mastercard Foundation Scholarships for the upcoming 2025/2026 academic year.
The prestigious program will offer 190 undergraduate and 11 master’s scholarships to eligible students joining the university’s main campus under the Private Sponsorship Scheme.
The scholarships target financially disadvantaged students, including Ugandan nationals, refugees, students with disabilities, internally displaced young people, and international students.
Applications are now open through the university’s online portal at no cost to applicants.
To qualify, applicants must have applied for admission to Makerere University for the 2025/2026 academic year and have completed their advanced secondary education in an African country, hold a second-class diploma from a recognized institution, or have passed the university’s mature age entry examination.
Additional eligibility requirements include demonstrated leadership potential or community service experience, being 28 years old or younger at application (32 for refugees or persons with disabilities), and not holding any other scholarships, including government-sponsored positions.
The application deadline is Friday, June 6th, 2025, at 11:59 PM East African Time.
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