{"id":4789,"date":"2025-03-31T14:10:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T14:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=4789"},"modified":"2025-03-31T14:10:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T14:10:56","slug":"mastercard-foundation-scholarships-now-open-for-2025-2026-masters-degree-at-makerere-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/mastercard-foundation-scholarships-now-open-for-2025-2026-masters-degree-at-makerere-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastercard Foundation Scholarships Now Open for 2025\u20132026 Master\u2019s Degree at Makerere University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You may also like to read:<strong>Apply for Full Scholarship Support to Pursue Your Master\u2019s Degree at Makerere University<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Makerere University is offering an incredible opportunity for young people across Africa who are struggling financially but have the desire to pursue higher education. The Mastercard Foundation is providing full scholarships for the 2025\u20132026 master\u2019s degree intake, aimed at empowering students to further their education without financial worries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This scholarship is available exclusively for those applying to Makerere University\u2019s main campus, and it\u2019s an excellent chance for individuals from various African countries, including Uganda, refugees, people with disabilities, and displaced persons, to pursue their academic goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Included in the Scholarship?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Selected scholars will receive comprehensive support, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Full tuition and school-related costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A laptop, books, and all necessary study materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation, food, and bedding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health insurance coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A monthly stipend for personal expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel expenses to and from your home country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a fantastic chance for deserving students to get the resources they need for a successful academic journey, while also being part of a larger initiative to uplift African communities through education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for the Mastercard Foundation scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You must be from Uganda, a refugee, a person with a disability, displaced, or any other African country<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should have already completed a bachelor\u2019s degree from an African university<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must have applied to join Makerere University\u2019s main campus for the 2025\u20132026 academic year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You cannot be a current recipient of another scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should not already have completed or be studying a master\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence of leadership potential or service in your community is required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants must be under 35 years of age by the application deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are a refugee or a person with a disability, you must be under 40 years old by the deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refugee applicants must have a valid Refugee ID card or Family Attestation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must apply for one of the eligible master&#8217;s degree programs listed under this scholarship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All applications must be submitted by <strong>Friday, June 6, 2025, at 11:59 PM EAT<\/strong>. Don\u2019t miss this chance to receive world-class education at one of Africa\u2019s most prestigious universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, simply visit<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.mastercardfoundation.mak.ac.ug\/announcements\/30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.mastercardfoundation.mak.ac.ug\/forms\/scholarship-form-masters-programmes-20252026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mastercard Foundation Scholarship application form page<\/a><\/a>. 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