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🎓 General · Undergraduate

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – Makerere University

Mastercard Foundation / Makerere University

🌍 Fully Funded Undergraduate Uganda (Makerere) Open to: Ugandan citizens and East Africans

📋About this scholarship

Full scholarship at Makerere University for academically gifted students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Covers tuition, accommodation, meals, books, mentorship and leadership training.

👤Who should apply

Ugandan citizens and East African students admitted to Makerere who come from low-income families. Must have good A-level results. Ages 18-25 preferred. Female students strongly encouraged.

📊Chances of success

★★★★★

Accessible Good success rate for qualified applicants. Pay attention to eligibility criteria and submit before the deadline.

🗺️How to apply — step by step

Apply to Makerere University through the normal JAMB / Uganda admissions process

Select the Mastercard scholarship on the Makerere Scholars portal

Write personal essays about financial background and community leadership

Submit 3 reference letters (teachers, community leaders)

Shortlisted students attend an in-person interview at Makerere

📁Required documents

Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results

Makerere University acceptance letter

Proof of financial need (household income affidavit)

Three reference letters

National ID / birth certificate

✍️How to write your motivation letter

The Makerere Mastercard committee wants to know who you are beyond your grades. Write honestly about challenges your family has faced and how you have responded. Show that you are already giving back — any community activity counts.

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