Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University – Master's
Mastercard Foundation scholarships for master's study at Makerere University for young people from Sub-Saharan Africa facing financial barriers.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Uganda
Funding
Comprehensive education support under Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Eligible applicants
Sub-Saharan African students with financial need
Photo: Gyagenda Marvin Paul, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Overview
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University – Master's is offered by Makerere University / Mastercard Foundation for Master’s study in Uganda. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Comprehensive education support under Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Included
Exact coverage and exclusions depend on the current official call
May be included
Comprehensive education support under Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Young people from Sub-Saharan Africa.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of Sub-Saharan Africa, subject to the current call’s country list.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Social and economic barriers to higher education
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Uganda
Official eligibility summary
Admission to Makerere plus financial barriers and priority inclusion categories
Applicant profile
- Sub-Saharan African students with financial need
Study route
- Master’s study in Uganda
Current-cycle criteria
- Admission to Makerere plus financial barriers and priority inclusion categories
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Official application form or online application
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Open the official programme page linked below.
- 2
Confirm the current eligibility, funding, and deadline.
- 3
Prepare the documents requested for your study level and applicant group.
- 4
Apply through the provider’s official route.
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026/27 call closed 5 Jun 2026; recurring
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Makerere University / Mastercard Foundation
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.