The Ambassador of People's Republic of China to Uganda, H.E Zheng Zhuqiang addresses the congregation during the award of 30 scholarships worth UGX85million to students from a disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds to pursue their studies at Makerere University for academic year 2018/2019, 5th September 2019, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
The Chinese Embassy in Uganda has offered Makerere University a second cohort of 30 scholarships to be awarded to continuing students offering various courses in the Colleges at Makerere University Main Campus for Academic Year 2020/2021. These scholarships are administered by the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate, Makerere University.
Eligibility
Scholarship applicants should meet the following criteria:
a) Should already be a student of Makerere University in their second year of study
b) Successfully completed their first year of study and has complete results (first and second semester results of first year 2019/2020 academic year.
c) Should have a minimum CGPA of 2.80 and above based on 2019/2020 academic year results
d) Student should be from a genuinely poor socio-economic background.
e) Should not be admitted on the Uganda Government sponsorship to any public university
f) Should not hold any other scholarship e.g. District Scholarship, Mastercard, etc.
g) Must be willing to participate in a selection process as shall be determined by the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate Scholarship Committee
Your application should contain the following;
a) A fully completed application form
b) Approved academic results for semester one and two, Year One, 2019/2020 Academic Year
c) Photocopies of ‘O’ and ‘A’ level Academic Documents
d) Two Passport size photographs
e) A copy of your Birth Certificate
f) In case of deceased parents, copies of death certificate(s)
g) A hand drawn physical map of LC I /Village of residence with clear directions of how to get to the home of residence from the nearest main road (indicate approximate distances in kilometres).
The scholarship will cover tuition and functional fees for 2020/2021 academic year ONLY. Renewal of the Scholarship shall be subject to availability of funds and excellent academic performance.
Interested and eligible applicants should pick application forms and submit the completed applications to Room 402 Senate Building, Level 4, Gender Mainstreaming Directorate, by Thursday 1st April 2021 at 5:00pm.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
FEMALE STUDENTS ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Successful appeals and supplementary lists. Below is a list arising from appeals of Government Sponsored candidates who have been admitted:
Makerere University and DFCU Bank have today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster innovation, student leadership, research and community impact initiatives.
The collaboration which will see the equipping of the Disability Support center for students living with disabilities through the MAK run and more leadership trainings for students will begin this July.
“The MoU will strengthen research collaborations across sectors like agriculture and health and it will also support the Mutebile Centre to assist private sector growth, which is crucial in lifting Africa out of poverty,” said Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) flanked by Mr. Charles Mudiwa (L) makes his remarks at the MoU signing ceremony.
Speaking during the event, Mr. Charles M. Mudiwa, the DFCU Bank Chief Executive Officer, welcomed the move, noting its alignment with the bank’s mission to transform lives and support national development through four pillars: funding, financial inclusion, enterprise development, and vocational education.
“This MoU crowns years of effort and shared intent between our institutions,” he stated. Mr. Mudiwa highlighted the bank’s commitment to skilling youth through internships, curriculum development, and support for innovation hubs and centres of excellence at the university. “We consume the graduates of Makerere. In our most recent graduate intake of 87, 60% were Makerere alumni. The bank allocates around 30 internship positions annually to equip young people with the skills necessary for future roles within the institution,” Mr. Mudiwa, noted.
Representing the student body, Guild President His Excellency, Sentamu Churchill James, commended the partnership as a timely intervention that will empower youth, support SMEs, and expand internship and leadership development opportunities.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd L) presents a framed portrait of the Main Building to Mr. Charles Mudiwa (C) as L-R: University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, 91st Guild President-H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James and Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta witness.
“Students are the heartbeat of the university. This collaboration will empower youth and strengthen their role in national development,” His Excellency Ssentamu, said.
About MAK RUN 2025
The Makerere Run 2025 (#MakRun2025), hosted by the Makerere University Endowment Fund (MAKEF) on 17th August 2025, returns for its fifth edition as Kampala’s premier charity marathon, uniting 8,000+ runners—students, alumni, corporate teams, and elite athletes—to tackle the city’s iconic hills under the theme “Run the Hills for the Future.” This landmark event combines competitive racing with transformative impact, channeling proceeds to strengthen Makerere University’s community programs while offering unmatched branding opportunities for partners through Kampala’s largest university-led sporting spectacle.
The Mak Run, scheduled this year for August 17th, is a flagship initiative that mobilizes students, staff, alumni, and partners to raise funds for projects such as the Disability Support Unit and the Student Centre.