Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University – Masters 2026/2027

Overview

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University provides full scholarships to academically talented young people from Sub-Saharan Africa, enabling access to quality graduate education and opportunities for dignified and fulfilling work. The 2026/2027 intake offers 13 scholarships for Master’s programs at Makerere University Main Campus.

How to Apply

Applicants must first apply for admission to Makerere University Main Campus for 2026/2027. Then, complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program online application at no cost through the official portal. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Read all guidelines carefully before submission.

Eligibility

• Refugee or Internally Displaced Person (IDP)
• Young persons with disabilities
• International students
• Young people living in a refugee host community
• Young people from underrepresented ethnic groups in Uganda
• Other Ugandan youth
• Applied for admission to Makerere University 2026/2027
• Completed undergraduate education in an African country
• Experiencing financial constraints
• Not holding any other scholarship
• Not pursuing or completed a Master’s degree
• Demonstrated leadership/community service
• Age ≤35 (≤40 for refugees
• IDPs
• or young persons with disabilities)
• Valid documentation for refugees
• Applied for priority degree programmes

Benefits

• Full tuition coverage
• Accommodation
• Living stipend
• Meals
• Laptop
• Return airfare

Requirements

• Application form
• Proof of undergraduate degree
• Leadership/community engagement evidence
• Financial constraint documentation
• Refugee/IDP/Disability documentation (if applicable)