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The Makerere University Uganda is offering the MasterCard Foundation Scholarship for African students to study for any undergraduate degree at the University.

Description: Makerere University is pleased to announce 256 undergraduate scholarship opportunities for both National and International students joining the university in academic year 2017/2018. Note that the application forms are NOT for SALE and there are NO PAYMENTS at any stage of the selection process.


The goal of the program is to educate and empower the next generation of African leaders at Makerere University.

Course Level: Undergraduate

Field of Study: Preferred fields are Agriculture, Veterinary medicine, ICT, Health Sciences, Technology and Engineering, Law and Human rights and Business and Financial Management.

Eligibility:

In order to be considered for the The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University, you:

    Must apply for admission to study at Makerere University in academic year 2017/18.
    Must be from an economically disadvantaged background, and a citizen of any country in Africa.
    Should exhibit academic excellence in either Sciences or Arts with a minimum of 11 points for girls and 15 points for boys obtained in U.A.C.E between 2015 and 2016.
    Must demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to social betterment.
    Must have an exceptional record of service and activity in his/her former school and/or community
    Should not be a holder of any other Scholarship.
    Should not have completed any Diploma or Undergraduate studies.

Selection Criteria:
Applicants must be:

    Academically talented, must value learning and be driven to complete their education.
    Economically disadvantaged and facing significant financial barriers to accessing education.
    Committed to giving back to their own communities once studies are completed.
    Return to their home areas and countries and take a leadership role in promoting social and economic improvement.
    Future leaders committed to embracing ethical leadership to improve the lives of others.
    Commitment to community service through previous and/or past engagements with community outreach activities
    Wanting to study at undergraduate level at Makerere University.
    Applying to study in the preferred fields listed below at Makerere University
    All prospective Scholars must first be admitted to Makerere University to be considered for the Scholarship.

Number of awards: For the 2017/2018 academic year, 256 undergraduate scholarships will be awarded — 229 females and 27 males.

Scholarship Value: Provides comprehensive financial, academic as well as social support for successful applicants.

Scholarships for Africans Students

How to Apply: Applicants should obtain and complete the Scholarship Application Forms at no cost from Makerere University, Senate Building Level 4, Room 402; Or Download the application forms from The MasterCard Foundation Scholars website; Or Visit the University website.

Visit Scholarship Webpage for details

Application Deadline: 28 April 2017.

Award Provider: Makerere University