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The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program -Makerere University is a program sponsored by Mastercard Foundation at Makerere University Kampala -Uganda

Inception
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program was introduced in 2013 at Makerere University.

Focus
The program offered one thousand(1000) education scholarships to academically talented but economically disadvantaged students to attain undergraduate education.

Provide mentorship and career counseling services.

Builds network with private sectors to support students to transition into the employment and entrepreneurship world

Develop a culture of giving back to the community in students by creating avenues for them to do so.

Impact
1000 young people were enrolled and 700 have graduated from Makerere University with bachelor's degrees

Partnerships
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program partners with Makerere University in Uganda