Empowering the Next Generation of African Leaders
The program allows students whose talent and promise exceed their financial resources to complete their education.
Welcome to MCFSP at Makerere Univeristy
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program is a 10-year global initiative to educate and develop the next generation leaders, who will contribute to social and economic progress, particularly in Africa. The Scholars Program enables young people from economically disadvantaged communities to complete quality secondary and tertiary education, and make successful transitions to further education or to the workforce in their home countries.
Our Services
We offer services to develop a wholistic scholar
We stand proud of the Impact we've made;
Makerere University is host to the biggest number of MCFSP Scholars in Africa
Below are some of quick statistics of the Program at Makerere University
2014
PROGRAM STARTED AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
1032
NO. OF SCHOLARs ENROLLED SO FAR
789
NO. OF SCHOLARS GRADUATED
225
NO. OF SCHOLARS IN PROGRAM
Latest News & Events
Find here all the latest news and updates from MCFSP at Makerere University
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere is nurturing the next generation of young women innovators and Social Entrepreneurs.
By Bernard Buteera In 2013, Makerere University partnered with Mastercard Foundation to implement the Mastercard Foundation...
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Meet Alice Namongin the second Ik female student to join the University courtesy of the Mastercard Foundation
Exposition: Introduction… 21-year-old Alice Namongin is a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in...
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Public Notice: Scholarships under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University
The Office of the Program Coordinator of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University informs the...
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