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Makerere UniversityDepartment ofComputer Science

Funding opportunities

Scholarships

Funding opportunities for undergraduate and graduate study in Computer Science at Makerere University. Each page records the award, eligibility, deadline and official application route.

Latest calls

The most recent published call for each scholarship programme. Always check the academic year and dated status before applying.

3 programmes

  • Closed on 5 June 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EAT2026/27

    Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

    Scholarships for academically talented young people from Sub-Saharan Africa whose access to university is constrained by social and economic barriers.

    Study level
    Undergraduate and master’s
    Awards
    245 undergraduate and 13 master’s scholarships
    Read 2026/27 call
  • Closed on 30 June 20262026/27

    Google DeepMind AI Masters Scholarships

    Full support for Ugandan students on the MSc in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science track.

    Study level
    Master’s
    Awards
    Two scholarships
    Read 2026/27 call
  • Closed on 1 November 2022 at 11:00 p.m. EAT2022/23

    CECAP Masters Scholarship

    A supplementary research grant for a Makerere Computer Science master’s student completing a thesis on automated diagnosis of malaria.

    Study level
    Master’s research
    Awards
    One supplementary grant
    Read 2022/23 call

Previous calls

Earlier calls remain available for reference and to preserve their original public routes.