Masters & PhD Scholarship
Announcement
Makerere University, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, is offering 50 Masters and 12 PhD Scholarship opportunities under the Africa Climate Collaborative.
Apply NowApplication Deadline: Friday, 5th June 2026, 11:59 PM EAT
Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must belong to one of the following categories:
Refugee or Internally Displaced Young People
Young Persons with Disabilities
International Students
Young People Living in a Refugee Host Community
Young People from Minority Tribes
Other Ugandan Youth
70% of scholarships are for female applicants and 30% for male applicants.
A) Masters Degree Requirements
- Must have applied for admission to Makerere University's main campus for 2026/2027
- Must have completed undergraduate education in an African country
- Should be experiencing financial hardships to pursue higher education
- Should not be a holder of any other scholarship
- Should not be pursuing or have completed any Master's degree studies
- Should have engaged in leadership responsibilities and/or community service
- Should not be over 35 years at the application deadline
- Refugee applicants MUST hold a refugee identity card or Family Attestation
- Should have interest in research, innovation and entrepreneurship in climate resilience
- Should be committed to complete the degree in 2 years
Eligible Degree Programs
MSc. in Soil Science and Agrology
MSc. in Crop Science
MSc. in Environment and Natural Resources Management
MSc. in Agricultural Engineering
M.A. in Economic Policy and Planning
MSc. in Renewable Energy
MSc. in Technology Innovation and Industry Development
MSc. in Livestock Development and Management
MSc. of Global Biosecurity and Infectious Diseases Management
B) Doctoral Degree Requirements
- Must have applied for admission to Makerere University's main campus for 2026/2027
- Must have completed undergraduate and Master's education in an African country
- Should be experiencing financial hardships to pursue higher education
- Should not be a holder of any other scholarship
- Should not be pursuing or have completed any doctoral degree studies
- Should have engaged in leadership responsibilities and/or community service
- Should not be over 40 years at the application deadline
- Refugee applicants MUST hold a Refugee Identity card or Family Attestation
- Research focus should contribute to climate resilience and sustainability in agropastoral landscapes
- Should be committed to complete the degree in 4 years
PhD Research Themes
| Research Theme | College |
|---|---|
| Crop or Livestock Breeding | CAES and COVAB |
| Access and use of water for agricultural production | CAES |
| Post-harvest handling, storage, processing or value addition | CAES and CoVAB |
| Ecological integrity of wetlands, forests or rangelands | CAES and COVAB |
| Application of the Disaster Risk Information Management Systems | CAES |
| Waste Management / Valorization / Circular Economy | CEDAT, CAES, COVAB and COBAMS |
| New renewable energy solutions (solar, wind, etc.) | CEDAT and CAES |
| Green growth financing, investment mechanisms and Climate finance | CAES and COBAMS |
| Application of ICT in climate resilience | CEDAT, CAES, COVAB and CONAS |
How to Apply
Access and complete the application form at no cost through the Online Application Portal.
Open Application PortalCall: +256-744-773-237
Email: climateresilience@mak.ac.ug
Plot 144 Pool Road, Makerere University
