About MCFSP – Makerere University

Makerere University entered into partnership with The MasterCard Foundation to offer scholars to 1000 bright youth from Africa to study at Makerere University from 2013 to 2024. A project worth US$21 million is being implemented at Makerere University with the aim of developing the next generation of African leaders and also to promote the strategic objectives of Makerere University and The MasterCard Foundation in contributing to Africa’s higher education sector and development. The Program recruits both nation and international Scholars at the ratio of 90:10 respectively and female and male scholars at the ratio of 80:20 respectively. Read more..

Scholars making an Impact

The Sparky Thermal Dehydrator team won the Resolution Social Venture Challenge.
Girls Alive Uganda - 2018 Social Venture Challenge Winners
Rabbits for Education - 2018 Social Venture Challenge Winners Team Members
Youth Empowerment Uganda - 2018 Social Venture Challenge Winners
Sparky Dryer Sparky Social Enterprise is now officially operating in Mbale District changing lives of many Farmers.

Final List of Cohort Five Scholars – Academic Year 2019/2020

432 Cohort Five Scholars awarded MasterCard Foundation Scholarships

Nurturing Entrepreneurs: Vice Chancellor Launches Mastercard US$200k Seed Fund

Call for Academic Year 2019/2020 Scholarship Applications Now Open. Click to see full advert.

MCF Scholars Urged to Promote Image and reputation of Makerere University & the Foundation

Go back, give back..

Lead the continent out of poverty, MAK Chancellor tells Mastercard Foundation Scholars.

MCF First Cohort Graduates advised to be useful citizens

About MCFSP – Makerere University

Scholars making an Impact

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