The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a 10-year global initiative to educate and develop the next generation leaders, who will contribute to social and economic progress, particularly in Africa. The Scholars Program enables young people from economically disadvantaged communities to complete quality secondary and tertiary education, and make successful transitions to further education or to the workforce in their home countries.
Makerere University was established in 1922 as a Technical College, and later evolved into a Premier University in Uganda and the largest university in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a student population of over 40,000. One goal of a university education is to help you develop as a unique individual to be educated as a whole person, intellectually, emotionally, socially, ethically, and spiritually.
As a large, complex, and diverse institution, Makerere University attempts to balance its needs— to foster freedom for individual growth, to support its various communities of interests, and to fulfil its broader teaching and research mission.
The Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa and in Indigenous communities in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work.
We want a world where young people are included and are thriving and their leadership and contributions matter. A future where young people are driving transformative change and achieving their full potential.
We bring together the private sector, donors, young people, and civil society – to create effective systems and infrastructures, supportive policies, and an environment where young people can find work and entrepreneurs and small enterprises can succeed and grow.
Application Procedure
The Program aims to deepen inclusive University education and empower the youth to transform into leaders who will make meaningful contributions to national and regional development.
- Only students with the minimum requirements to be admitted to Makerere University – Main Campus from the categories specified in the advertisement are eligible to apply. A Completed form should be submitted to One of the Following Options;
- Hand deliver the hard copy form to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University Offices located at Plot 144, Pool Road, Makerere University.
- or send it as an attachment through the following email address: makscholarsapplications@gmail.com
- Apply directly online (Link at the bottom)
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further selection engagements.
- Note that the application form is NOT FOR SALE and NO PAYMENTS should be made by the applicantat any stage of the selection process.
- The deadline for submission is Friday 14th June 2024 at 5.00 pm.
Applicants are advised to carefully read the application guidelines before filling in the form.
Eligibility
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.
Visit the Official Webpage of the Makerere University MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program