Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants who are interested in pursuing master’s program at Makerere University for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2026. This offer will provide support to academically talented young men and women from Sub-Saharan Africa whose access to higher education is constrained by social and economic barriers.
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: 13
- Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters)
- Nationality: Africans
See Also: Mastercard Foundation Scholarships 2026-27 | 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 are strongly encouraged to use a computer when applying for the scholarship.
Application Deadline: 5th June, 2026