MasterCard Scholarship at Makerere University For Africans 2026 | Fully Funded

About the scholarship

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the 2026 MasterCard Scholarship at Makerere University for an opportunity to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

The Makerere University Mastercard Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that covers the full costs of tuition fees for all beneficiaries. The scholarship also covers all expenses relating to accommodation, living stipends, laptop, meals, and return airfare ticket.

Mastercard Foundation renewed its partnership with Makerere University for the second phase of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program spanning from 2023 to 2034.

The second phase of the Program will offer 1000 Scholarships for 10 years, for both Undergraduate and Master’s Academic Programmes at the Makerere University Main Campus.

Eligibility

• be qualified for admission at Makerere University’s main campus
• have completed the Advanced level education (or its equivalent) in an African Country (Undergraduate Applicants)
• have completed the Bachelor’s Degree Studies in an African Country (Masters Applicants)
• demonstrate leadership potential and a record of community service
• not be holders of any other Scholarship.
• not exceed 28 years of age at the time of applying for the Scholarship (Undergrdauates).
• not exceed 35 years of age at the time of applying for the Scholarship (Masters).
• Applicants under the categories of refugees and students with disabilities should not exceed 32 years of age (40 years for Masters) at the time of applying for the Scholarship.
• A refugee applicant must be a recognized and registered refugee with proof (refugee attestation) attached to the application form.