Makerere University, a leading institution known for its commitment to gender equality and education accessibility, announced a cool scholarship opportunity for the academic year 2024/2025. With the goal of empowering outstanding female students from less affluent socio-economic backgrounds, this program will provide a full waiver of tuition and other fees for the duration of their studies.
Basic Information:
- Eligibility Criteria: Should be Ugandan, female and admitted as first-year students on Direct Entry admission at either Makerere University Main Campus or Jinja Campus during the 2024/2025 academic year.
- Quantum of Financial Support: The scholarship will cater for tuition and functional fees.
- Objective: To provide access to quality education for an estimated 40 female students annually irrespective of their economic status.
The deadline for submission of fully completed application forms is Friday, 16th August 2024, at 5:00 pm.
Applications:
Applications are free and are available at the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate offices at MAK and the online resources.
You must be disadvantaged in terms of income and cannot have received any form of sponsorship regarding university education. circleItalicCircle The full list of participating universities will be announced soon.
Application Deadline: Friday, 16th August 2024, 5:00 pm.
Further Information: You can find more on the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate website and notice board.
This scholarship, which has been approved by the Makerere University Council, is in line with the institution’s broader mission to promote diversity and inclusivity in higher education. The scholars selected will be part of an exciting opportunity where deserving women can explore their academic talents within the quality of one of Uganda’s oldest universities.
You can either contact the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate office directly or access the official website in order to access the application form. Apply now and let the future see your work at Makerere University.
This celebrates the initiative of awarding first-year female undergraduate students studying at Makerere University in the 2024/2025academic year with scholarships. The interested party will find information on essential features and definitions, selection criteria, and application procedures essential to processing the application.
