Bachelors Scholarships Offered by Makerere University , 2025 - 2026
About Makerere University
Makerere University and Mastercard Foundation Extend Partnership for Scholars Program
In collaboration with the MasterCard Foundation, Makerere University has renewed its partnership for the second phase of the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, extending through 2034. This initiative is dedicated to expanding inclusive university education and empowering 1,000 young Africans to contribute meaningfully to national and regional development.
Over the next 10 years, the program will provide fully funded scholarships at Makerere University's main campus for both undergraduate (bachelor’s degree) and graduate studies. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is committed to supporting academically talented young men and women from Sub-Saharan Africa who face financial barriers in accessing higher education, ensuring they receive the opportunity to pursue their academic and career aspirations.
Makerere University MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2025/2026
Host Institution: Makerere University
Sponsor: Mastercard Foundation
Degree Level: Bachelor's
Eligible Countries: All African countries
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Number of Scholarships: 190
Study Location: Makerere University, Uganda
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- IHE Delft Institute for Water Education (2)
- University of Southampton (1)
- University of Siena (1)
- London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (2)
- UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School (1)
- Binghamton University (1)
- Chalmers University (1)
- The Australian National University (3)
- University of Strathclyde (3)
- University of Kent (3)
Scholarships by Sponsors
- Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) (1)
- African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) (1)
- International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) (1)
- IHE Delft Institute for Water Education (1)
- UNICEF (2)
- University of Southampton (1)
- The British Academy (1)
- World Food Forum (WFF) (1)
- University of Siena (1)
- Education USA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) (1)
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