Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Council representatives during their convening at Makerere University
The Partnership between Makerere University and the Mastercard Foundation
Mastercard Foundation partnered with Makerere University to offer scholarships to academically talented but financially constrained youth from Africa to pursue their University Education at Makerere University. The Partnership started in 2013 to 2024 for Phase I, and extends over the period 2024-2034 for Phase 2 of the Scholars Program at Makerere University.
The Goal: To educate and Empower the next Generation of African Leaders
The Mission: To enable Academically Talented but economically disadvantaged youth to attain quality university education at Makerere University.
The Core values:
- Humility: Our Source of Strength.
- Listening: Our Source of Insight, Empathy, and Innovation.
- Kindness and Respect: Our best work arises when we treat each other with kindness and respect.
- Co-Creation: By working together, we achieve the best outcomes.
- Impact: Results-oriented and bold in our actions.
Total Scholarships
2,032
Awarded Scholarships
1,133
Graduates
964
Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, speaking on behalf of the University Management at the function.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe during a panel discussion with Mr. Adrian Bukenya, the Country Director, Mastercard Foundation-Uganda, during the Uganda Program partners convening.
2024 Graduation
Prof. Justine Namaalwa, the Program Director, addressing the gathering.
Scholar-Alumni cutting a cake during their annual dinner at Fairway Hotel, Kampala
