2025 Mastercard Foundation Scholarships for Masters Programmes at Makerere University

Makerere University Management and the Mastercard Foundation renewed their partnership for the second phase of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program through 2034. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University aims to deepen inclusive University education and empower 1,000 young people from Africa to make meaningful contributions to national and regional development. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University will provide scholarships for 10 years at the main campus for Undergraduate (Bachelor's degree) and Graduate levels. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program will support talented young men and women from Sub-Saharan Africa who are facing economic barriers in pursuing university education.

• Table of Content
• About MasterCard Foundation
• Scholarships for Masters Programmes
• Aim and Benefits of Scholarships for Masters Programmes
• Requirements for Scholarships for Masters Programmes Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About MasterCard Foundation

The Mastercard Foundation is an international non-governmental organization established by Mastercard in 2006. The organization, which is based in Toronto, Ontario, has supported work in 49 countries.In 2018, Mastercard Foundation shifted to a specific focus on Africa, through its Young Africa Works strategy. The foundation develops programs primarily focused on reducing gender and economic inequality, expanding access to quality education, increasing the opportunities for decent work, and supporting overall economic growth.Funding is primaril... continue reading

Scholarships for Masters Programmes

Application Deadline	06 Jun 2025
Country to study	South Africa
School to study	Makerere University
Type	Masters
Sponsor	MasterCard Foundation
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Scholarships for Masters Programmes

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University will provide 1000 scholarships for 10 years at both the undergraduate (Bachelor’s degree) and graduate levels at the main campus. 

Requirements for Scholarships for Masters Programmes Qualification

To be eligible to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University's main campus, an applicant must belong to one of the following categories: Ugandan nationals, refugees, students with disabilities, internally displaced young people, or international students and fulfill the following conditions.

1. The applicant must have applied for admission to Makerere University's main campus for the academic year 2025/2026. View the Master’s Degree Programmes to be considered for the Scholarships for Academic Year 2025/2026. (PDF)
2. The Applicant must have completed their undergraduate education in an African country.
3. The Applicant should be experiencing financial hardships.
4. The Applicant should not be a holder of any other scholarship.
5. The Applicant should not be pursuing or have completed any Master’s degree studies.
6. The applicant should have demonstrated leadership potential and/ or community service.
7. The Applicant should not be over 35 years of age at the application deadline.
8. Applicants in the Refugee and Students with Disabilities categories should be under 40 years of age at the application deadline.
9. A refugee applicant MUST hold a Refugee Identity card or Family Attestation.
10. The applicant should have applied for any degree programs prioritized under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (please refer to the application form for a list of prioritized programs).

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further selection engagements.

Applicants are advised to read the application guidelines before completing the form.

Application Deadline

June 6, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to MasterCard Foundation on apply.mastercardfoundation.mak.ac.ug to apply

The application submission deadline is Friday, 6th June 2025, at 11:59 PM EAT.

For inquiries or clarifications, please call our office mobile line +256 700-716-128 or email [email protected] 

For more details, visit Mastercard Foundation scholarship webpage