DEADLINE: 14 JUNE 2024
Mastercard Foundation renewed its partnership with Makerere University for the second phase of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program spanning until 2034. The second phase of the Program will offer 1000 Scholarships for 10 years, for selected Undergraduate and Master's Academic Programmes at the Makerere University Main Campus.
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.
a) 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.
b) Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further selection engagements.
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Course list: https://courses.mak.ac.ug/programs
AVAILABLE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
College of Health Sciences (CHS)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Environmental Health Science
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
College of Agricultural And Environmental Sciences (CAES)
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Bachelor of Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Food Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Land Use And Management
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
Bachelor of Agribusiness Management
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
Bachelor of Science in Meteorology
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Geographical Sciences
College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT)
Bachelor of Science In Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science In Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science In Land Surveying and Geomatics
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Science In Land Economics
Bachelor of Science In Construction Management
Bachelor of Science In Quantity Surveying
Bachelor of Science In Telecommunications Engineering
Bachelor of Science In Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Industrial And Fine Arts
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
College of Natural Sciences (CONAS)
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Bachelor of Science – PHYSICAL
Bachelor of Science – BIOLOGICAL
Bachelor of Science – ECONOMICS
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geoscience & Production
Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)
Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration
Bachelor of Journalism and Communication
Bachelor of Development Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Film
Bachelor of Community Psychology
Bachelor of Industrial and Organisational Psychology
College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (COVAB)
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Health and Management
Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology
Bachelor of Animal Production Technology and Management
Bachelor of Industrial Livestock and Business
School of Law (SoL)
Bachelor of Laws
College of Computing and Information Sciences (COCIS)
Bachelor of Science In Computer Science
Bachelor of Science In Software Engineering
Bachelor of Information Systems and Technology
College of Education and External Studies (CEES)
Bachelor of Science With Education (Physical)
Bachelor of Science With Education (Biological)
Bachelor of Science With Education (Economics)
Bachelor Of Adult and Community Education
Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Therapy
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation
Bachelor of Youth Development Work
College of Business and Management Sciences (COBAMS)
Bachelor of Arts In Development Economics
Bachelor of Commerce (With options: Accounting, Finance & Banking, Marketing and Insurance)
Bachelor of Statistics
Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics
Bachelor of Science in Population Studies
Bachelor of Science in Business Statistics
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
Bachelor of Business Administration (With options: Procurement, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management and
International Business)
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University, the following conditions must be met:
The applicant must be qualifying for admission at Makerere University’s main campus, for the Undergraduate Degree Programmes under the Private Sponsorship Scheme. Therefore, all applicants should apply for admission at Makerere University’s main campus under the Private Sponsorship Scheme (when advertised). Once admitted to Makerere University’s main campus, then your application for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at Makerere University shall be considered for the due selection processes.
The Applicant must have completed the Advanced level education (or its equivalent) in an African Country
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars are restricted to individuals facing significant financial hardship.
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 or completed any other undergraduate degree programme.
The Applicant should not exceed 28 years of age at the time of applying for the Scholarship.
Applicants under the categories of refugees and students with disabilities should not exceed 32 years of age 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.
Occupation of the Parents or Guardian
This information must be as detailed as possible. Scanty information will be a disadvantage to your candidature. The following categories are given as a guide but are not exhaustive.
If your father/mother/guardian is or was a businessperson, describe the business e.g. if he/she owns a motor garage, a retail trader, wholesaler or manufacturer, describe the categories of the goods he/she trades in. In addition, give the physical address of the business.
If your father /mother/guardian is employed, state the position held and the organization/Ministry / Company / Agency and the corresponding salary.
If your father/mother/guardian is in any other economic activity, please specify
Important to note
At most 70% of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars will be awarded to female applicants while 30% will go to Male applicants with further categorization. Females are therefore encouraged to apply
At most 25% of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars shall be awarded to Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Young people in this Category are therefore encouraged to apply
At most 10% of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars shall be awarded to Youth with Disabilities. Young people in this category are therefore encouraged to apply
Incomplete application forms will be automatically disqualified.
This program exercises merit principles and zero tolerance for dishonesty. Any form of influence peddling by anybody will lead to the automatic disqualification of the applicant.
Cases of impersonation, falsification of documents, or giving false/incomplete information, whenever discovered either at the time of receiving the award or afterwards will lead to automatic cancellation of the award, refund of the money already spent on a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, and prosecution in the courts of law of Uganda.
The Department of Academic Registrar is responsible for all University admissions. All potential Scholarship applicants should meet the requirements to be admitted into the University on the private sponsorship scheme.
Only successful applicants will be notified at every stage of the scholarship application process, and the decision of the Program Steering Committee will be final in the awarding of the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship.
Those applicants who will not have heard from us by the end of August 2024 should consider their application unsuccessful.
Filling and submitting an application form does not guarantee a Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at Makerere University.
Ready to start applying? Choose one of these 3 options
Apply for Undergraduate Scholarships directly online via https://apply.mcfsp.mak.ac.ug/forms/undergraduate-applications
OR - Download the PDF Version of the Application form : Print, fill in and send it as an attachment through the following email address: makscholarsapplications@gmail.com
SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE: https://apply.mcfsp.mak.ac.ug/