{"id":10542,"date":"2026-04-01T17:56:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makeoverarena.com\/?p=10542"},"modified":"2026-04-01T17:56:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:56:30","slug":"makerere-university-mastercard-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.makeoverarena.com\/blog\/makerere-university-mastercard-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Makerere University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026\/2027 (Fully Funded Master\u2019s Scholarships in Uganda)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you a young African graduate facing financial barriers to higher education? The Makerere University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026\/2027 offers a life-changing opportunity to pursue a fully funded master’s degree while developing leadership and career skills.<\/p>\n

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Makerere University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This prestigious initiative, hosted at Makerere University and supported by the Mastercard Foundation, is designed to empower the next generation of African leaders through inclusive and transformative education.<\/p>\n

Makerere University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University aims to support 1,000 young Africans in accessing quality university education and transitioning into meaningful employment.<\/p>\n

For the 2026\/2027 academic year, the university is offering 13 fully funded Master\u2019s scholarships at its main campus in Kampala.<\/p>\n

The program targets academically talented individuals whose educational opportunities have been limited by social or economic challenges.<\/p>\n

Scholarship Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Host Country<\/td>\nUganda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Study Destination<\/td>\nMakerere University (Main Campus)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholarship Type<\/td>\nMaster\u2019s Degree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Funded By<\/td>\nMastercard Foundation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eligible Applicants<\/td>\nSub-Saharan African Students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholarship Value<\/td>\nFully Funded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Deadline<\/td>\nJune 5, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of Awards<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Study Mode<\/td>\nFull-Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic Session<\/td>\n2026\/2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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What Is the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program All About?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a flagship initiative aimed at expanding access to higher education for underserved youth across Africa.<\/p>\n

At Makerere University, the program focuses on:<\/p>\n