Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants who are interested in pursuing undergraduate and master’s program at Makerere University for the Mastercard Foundation Graduate Scholarship 2024.
The scholarship aims at deepening inclusive University education and empower the youth to transform into leaders who will make meaningful contributions to national and regional development.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Mastercard Foundation
- Host Institution(s): Makerere University
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Scholarship Worth: Not specified
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
- Nationality: Africans
See Also: Mastercard Foundation Scholarships 2024 | Application Guide
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Graduate Scholarship at Makerere, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- The applicant must be qualifying for admission at Makerere University-Main Campus, for the Master’s Degree Programme. Therefore, all applicants should apply for admission at Makerere University and, only those Applicants that shall be admitted at Makerere University shall be considered eligible for the Scholarship Selection process.
- The Applicant must have completed the Bachelor’s Degree Studies in an African Country
- Applications are restricted to individuals facing significant financial hardships.
- Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential and a record of community service
- Applicants should not be holders of any other Scholarship.
- Applicants should not have registered for/completed any other master’s studies.
- The Applicant should not exceed 35 years of age at the time of the deadline of the Application.
- Applicants under the category of Refugees and Students with Disabilities should not exceed 40 years of age at the time of the deadline of the Application.
- A refugee applicant must be a recognized and registered refugee with proof (refugee attestation) attached to the application form.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Mastercard Foundation Graduate Scholarship at Makerere can apply for the scholarship directly by visiting the application portal.
Applicants can also download the PDF version of the Application form, print, fill in and hand deliver the hard copy form to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University Offices located at Plot 144, Pool Road, Makerere University.
Applicants may choose to send the completed form as an attachment through [email protected].
Application Deadline: 14th June, 2024