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Makerere Main Gate Reopens to Traffic

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The Chairperson Council-Eng. Dr. Charles Wana-Etyem cuts the tape signifying the reopening of the Main Gate on 14th December 2017, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

The Makerere University main gate has today Thursday 14th December 2017 been officially reopened for use after renovations that gave the primary entry and exit point a massive facelift. The penultimate opening was presided over by the Chairperson of Council Eng. Dr. Charles Wana-Etyem and witnessed by Members of Council, University Management, Kampala Capital Authority (KCCA) representatives; the supervisors of the project, Key partners, media and well-wishers.

The Chairperson of Council said that the newly constructed, wider and redesigned entrance was relocated last year in 2016 to pave way for Chinese Communications Construction Company (CCCC) to reconstruct a new structure that depicts the stature of the university.  

“We wanted to have a main entrance that portrays the value, beauty and stature of Makerere University and I believe that this main gate once finished, is going to be the Face of Makerere we want to have,” he said.

Chair Council-Eng. Dr. Charles Wana-Etyem briefs his audience on the events leading to the relocation and redesign of the main gate

To bring out the value and beauty of the face of Makerere, the road to the main gate has also been widened to six lanes and fitted with traffic lights at the junction with Makerere hill road, to regulate traffic flow. The road also has walkways for enhanced safety of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

“We are also planning to make this gate accessible to the people with disability. The gate will enable smooth entrance and exit to the general public, however, we expect them to follow the instructions that have been put in place,” he said.

The redesigned Makerere University Main Gate as seen on the approach from the CCE roundabout

According to Eng. Kibuuka Stephen, a specialist in Engineering Project Management- Directorate of Engineering and Technical Services KCCA, the gate will be fully ready for use in one month, after the final process of the designs and finishing that fit the taste of Makerere University. “As you can see we are in the final stages, within one month this gate will be communicating what Makerere really is. We want to finish it with marble and designs that communicate its prestige,” he remarked.

The Acting Vice Chancellor Dr. Ernest Okello Ogwang, encouraged students to protect and keep the prestige of the gate as it appears in the Makerere University Anthem. “We should be proud of our own institution, this is a legendary gate, many prominent people have gone through this gate, so we should keep its prestige,” said Dr. Okello Ogwang.

KCCA's Eng. Kibuuka Stephen briiefs members of Council, Mananagement and Staff on the works undertaken during the project

The Newly appointed Director of Estates and Works Eng. Christina Kakeeto thanked KCCA and the Chinese Communications Construction Company (CCCC) for the quality work. She also thanked the Makerere University community for the patience exhibited during the construction. She also thanked the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe for being at the forefront of the project since its inception.

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Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Announcement for 2024/2025

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Some of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars that graduated during the 74th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University pose for the camera. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University Management and the Mastercard Foundation renewed their partnership for the second phase of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program from 2023 to 2034.

The second phase of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University’s main campus in Kampala, Uganda will provide 1000 scholarships for 10 years at both the undergraduate (Bachelor’s degree) and graduate (Master’s degree) academic program levels. The scholarships are awarded to academically talented young men and women from Sub-Saharan Africa facing financial constraints to pursue their academic studies.

Makerere University is pleased to announce the first Cohort of 95 undergraduate and 05 Master’s scholarship opportunities to nationals, refugees, internally displaced youth, and international students joining Makerere University in the Academic Year 2024/2025 under the Private Sponsorship Scheme of Makerere University.

Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University’s main campus in the Academic Year 2024/2025, the following conditions must be met:

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: APPLICANTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES

To be eligible to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University, the following conditions must be met:

  1. The applicant must be qualifying for admission at Makerere University’s main campus under the Private Sponsorship Scheme. Therefore, all applicants should apply for admission at Makerere University, main campus under the Private Sponsorship Scheme (when advertised). Once admitted to Makerere University’s main campus, then your application for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program scholarship at Makerere University shall be considered for the due selection processes.
  2. The Applicant must have completed the Advanced level education (or its equivalent) in an African country.
  3. The Applicant should provide evidence of significant financial hardship.
  4. The Applicant should not be a holder of any other scholarship, including the Government Scholarship.
  5. The Applicant should not have completed any undergraduate studies.
  6. The Applicant must have served as a leader and with a record of community service.
  7. The Applicant should be at the age of 28 years or younger at the time of the deadline of the application.
  8. Applicants under the categories of Refugees, IDPs, and Students with Disabilities should be 32 years of age or younger at the time of the deadline of the application.

A refugee applicant must be a recognized and registered refugee with proof of refugee attestation.

Additional Consideration: The prioritized degree programmes are those aligned to the NDP III Strategic Development Areas of Agriculture, Tourism, Mineral Development, Infrastructure, and Human Capital Development (please refer to the application form for a list of programmes).

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIP FOR MASTER’S ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

  1. The applicant must qualify for admission at Makerere University’s main campus for the Master’s degree programme. Therefore, all applicants should apply for admission at Makerere University’s main campus under the Private Sponsorship Scheme (when advertised).
  2. Once admitted to Makerere University’s main campus, then your application for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University shall be considered for the due selection processes.
  3. The Applicant must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in an African country.
  4. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program scholarships are restricted to individuals facing significant financial hardship.
  5. Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential and a record of community service.
  6. Applicants should not be holders of any other scholarship.
  7. Applicants should not have registered for or completed any other Master’s degree.
  8. The Applicant should not be over 35 years of age at the time of applying for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program scholarship.
  9. Applicants under the category of Refugees and Students with Disabilities should not be over 40 years of age at the time of the deadline for the application for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program scholarship.
  10. A refugee applicant must be a recognized and registered refugee with proof (refugee attestation) attached to the application form.

Additional Considerations for Applying for Master’s Studies

The Applicant shall submit a motivation statement indicating the incentive/driver for applying for a given academic programme. The statement should articulate how the pursuance of the preferred degree programme shall enable the applicant to contribute to innovatively solving a given societal challenge— (Max. 500 words)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Prospective applicants for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program scholarship can obtain and fill out the Scholarship Application Form AT NO COST through the following avenues:

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS

Please submit your application form in one of the following avenues:

  1. Hard copy application forms and all required attachments should be submitted to the office of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University, located at Plot 144, Pool Road by 5:00 pm on Friday 14th June 2024 for Applicants to join Academic Year 2024/25. For every application submitted, the applicant shall sign in the “Applications Received Book.”
  2. Online submissions:
    • a) Filling the Online Application Form and attach copies of all required documents via https://apply.mcfsp.mak.ac.ug/scholarship
    • b) Submit via email as an attachment – The filled application form and scanned copies of all requirement documents and send via email: makscholarsapplication@gmail.com

Note: For inquiries or clarifications please call our office mob line at +256 700-716-128

When submitting your application form please attach all the listed in the application form.

Please note the following:

  1. 70% of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program scholarships are reserved for young women.
  2. 25% of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program scholarships are reserved for Youth with Refugee status
  3. 10% of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program scholarships are reserved for Youth with Disabilities
  4. Dishonesty and influence peddling will lead to automatic disqualification.
  5. Falsification of documents or giving false information will lead to disqualification and/or prosecution.
  6. Beware of fraudsters selling the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship forms as the APPLICATION FORM IS FREE.
  7. Only successful applicants will be notified.

Note: Applications shall remain open for Persons with Disabilities, Refugees, and Internally Displaced Persons for the Academic Year 2025/26, for applicants who may not be in position to meet the deadline for Academic Year 2024/25.

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Pre-Entry Examinations Results for Bachelor of Laws 2024/25 Academic Year

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The office of the Academic Registrar has released the results for the Bachelor of Laws Pre-Entry Examination 2024-2025 held on Saturday 6th April 2024.

Candidates who scored 50% and above passed the examination and have been recommended by the Pre-Entry Examinations and the Mature Age Committee to the university’s Admissions Committee for consideration.

Candidates who are not satisfied with their results may appeal within two weeks from the release of these results.

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Public Presentations by Candidates Vying for the Position of Second Deputy Vice Chancellor

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The Main Building as seen from across the Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

The Senate Search Committee would like to cordially invite The Chairperson and Members of Senate, Staff and Students and the General Public to the public presentations by the Candidates vying for the position of Second Deputy Vice-Chancellor scheduled for Monday 13th May, 2024, Starting at 8:30a.m. in the School of Public Health Auditorium located at the Eastern Gate entrance, Makerere University, opposite the Directorate of Estates and Works (Refer to program and order of presentation attached).

Please arrange to arrive 15minutes before the presentations commence.

We will be honoured if you could attend these important presentations on Monday 13th May 2024 at 8:30a.m.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR/SECRETARY SEARCH COMMITTEE

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