Local scholarships in Uganda 2027

Upcoming 2027 rounds (2)

These programmes have run before, but their 2027 calls are not confirmed. Mid-2027 is a planning estimate, not an official opening date. Do not use a previous round’s application form.

• Makerere University / Mastercard Foundation · Undergraduate and master's

  Makerere Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

  opens mid-2027, date to be confirmed

  A previous official call supports academically talented applicants facing financial barriers. Undergraduate and master's routes have distinct criteria. The linked announcement is historical; the next call may open earlier than mid-year.

  Check official announcements
• Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation · University

  Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation University Scholarship

  opens mid-2027, date to be confirmed

  An existing university scholarship programme to monitor for its next call. The official site blocked our latest automated check, so 2027 eligibility, coverage and timing remain unverified.

  Check official announcements

How to prepare for local scholarships in Uganda

1. 1. Choose the right funding route

   Compare Makerere's Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program with foundation awards such as Madhvani. Government-sponsored university places are a separate admissions route; they do not share one scholarship application form.

2. 2. Check admission and course eligibility

   Follow the admission instructions for your chosen Ugandan university and the specific scholarship call. Makerere undergraduate and master's applicants follow different routes. Do not assume an offer automatically secures scholarship funding.

3. 3. Prepare your academic documents

   Keep your UCE/UACE certificates or degree transcripts, identity documents and admission evidence ready. Use the new call's checklist to confirm certification requirements and any references or personal statement.

4. 4. Document financial need honestly

   If a call assesses financial need, provide only the evidence it requests and disclose other funding. Do not reuse an old form or assume last year's income thresholds and eligibility still apply.

5. 5. Wait for the official 2027 notice

   The watchlist's mid-2027 label is an estimate only. Check each official announcement for the opening date, closing date and current application route. Some programmes may announce earlier or later, and a new round is not guaranteed.

6. 6. Submit and track your own application

   Use only the official submission channel specified in the new call. Keep a copy and any receipt, follow shortlisting instructions, and read the award conditions before accepting. Check renewal and reporting duties in the award letter.

Rules change each year — always confirm on Makerere University announcements and each foundation's own scholarship notice.