Details about MCF RUFORUM Scholarships in Uganda and Kenya, 2024
MCF RUFORUM Scholarships in Uganda and Kenya, 2024 is offered for Bachelors, Masters degree in the field of Agriculture, Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is Deadline varies. This scholarship is provided by MasterCard Foundation and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, tuition fee + stipend + living expenses + other benefits . This scholarship is open for: Open to citizens of Africa.
- Degree: Bachelors, Masters
- Provided by: MasterCard Foundation
- Deadline: Deadline varies
- Scholarship value: Partial Funding, tuition fee + stipend + living expenses + other benefits
The MasterCard Foundation is offering scholarships to students in Kenya and Uganda to pursue undergraduate and master's programs.
Eligibility for MCF-RUFORUM Scholarships in Uganda and Kenya:
- The applicants for MCF-RUFORUM Scholarships should be nationals of Kenya and Uganda or any African country to benefit from the national respective scholarship quota or the Africa region scholarship quota respectively.
- The candidates must come from economically disadvantaged, marginalized communities, from conflict and post-conflict areas.
- The applicants are required to be aged less than 25 years for undergraduate and less than 30 years for masters studies.
- The candidates applying for MCF-RUFORUM Scholarships must have completed secondary school or a diploma not more than 2 years before the time of the call for bachelor's admission.
- The applicant should meet admission criteria to eligible programs at the University of Egerton or Gulu University
- The applicants must have the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)-High School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent with two principal passes for admission into Gulu University and the Kenya Secondary Education Certificate (KSCE) or its equivalent with a minimum of C+ pass for admission into Egerton University.
- The candidates are expected to have leadership skills, and an interest in agribusiness, agriculture, and entrepreneurship.
- Must have a strong commitment to community transformation
Value: The scholarship covers
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- tuition fees,
- one return air ticket for African students from outside Uganda and Kenya,
- research costs, workshop, and conference costs,
- living expenses including stipend and accommodation fees,
- laptop,
- internship attachment,
- community engagement and field attachment, and entrepreneurship training.
Application deadline: Scholarships will be on a rolling basis
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Locheng Nicholas
Harish Dammannagari
Hello Locheng Nicholas,
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WODADA DERRICK
Harish Dammannagari
Hello Wodada Derrick,
This scholarship opportunity is open to African students of all races, colors, and descents, particularly those who are economically disadvantaged and from conflict and post-conflict areas of Africa. The applicant should be eligible for admission into undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs at Gulu University and/or Egerton University as listed above. Students already holding any other scholarship of any kind are not eligible to benefit from this scholarship opportunity. If found, any student with a double scholarship will automatically be discontinued.
Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria before applying, as this increases your chances of selection. For additional information, I recommend referring to the application page.
namulema dorothy
Saimanoj Suru
Hello Namulema Dorothy,
I'm glad you reached out! I suppose you meant how can you too avail of MCF-RUFORUM Scholarships(MasterCard foundation) . Firstly this scholarship can be availed at only Gulu and Egerton University, as you are a student at Busitema University you would not be eligible for this scholarship. But you need not worry, I've got you covered, here are Uganda scholarships. Modify filters based on your situation and register for scholarships aligning with your eligibility. Scrutinize eligibility criteria to enhance success. Feel free to get in touch for assistance. Wishing you all the best!
FESTUS KIMANTHI KISILU
Harish Dammannagari
Hello Festus Kimanthi Kisilu,
Unfortunately, the application call is currently closed, and there is uncertainty regarding the next phase.