The Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation committed 750 million Uganda Shillings to its annual university scholarship program for the 2025/2026 academic year supporting bright Ugandan students. Rooted in the Foundation’s broader mission to improve the welfare of Ugandans through education, this competitive scholarship scheme provides financial support to both undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in recognized Ugandan universities.
Established in the 2005/2006 academic year, the Madhvani Foundation University Scholarship Programme has since become a lifeline for hundreds of students pursuing studies in critical fields for national development. The program is governed by a dedicated Scholarship Committee under the Board of Trustees, which upholds a transparent, merit-based selection process to ensure fairness and national equity.
Scholarship Focus Areas: Strategic Disciplines for National Growth
In alignment with Uganda’s developmental priorities, the scholarship supports a targeted list of academic disciplines that contribute to science, technology, and socio-economic transformation. The disciplines eligible for sponsorship include:
Agriculture
Biology
Chemistry
Commerce
Engineering
Food Science & Technology
Information Technology
Hotel Management
Pharmacy
Nursing
Architecture
Veterinary Medicine
Actuarial Science
Environmental Studies
Human Medicine
This list is periodically reviewed by the Foundation to reflect evolving national needs and capacity-building goals.
Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria Explained
Undergraduate Students:
Must be Ugandan nationals.
Must have completed at least the first year of study in any of the listed disciplines at a recognized Ugandan university.
Must have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.0.
Must not have any retakes in the previous academic year.
Postgraduate Students:
Must be Ugandan nationals.
Must have been admitted or registered for a postgraduate program in one of the listed disciplines.
Prior undergraduate study must be in an eligible field.
Important Notes:
Students already benefiting from other sponsorships are not eligible.
Successful candidates who later obtain additional scholarships will be discontinued from the Madhvani program.
How Are Students Selected? Key Selection Criteria
Applicants are evaluated on the basis of academic excellence, financial need, and character. The following considerations are part of the selection process:
Academic Records: High CGPA or degree classification and strong academic references.
Financial Status: Assessment of the applicant’s and their family’s financial situation.
Age and Conduct: Personal integrity and responsible behavior are key attributes.
Special Considerations: In cases of equal qualification, factors such as gender balance, regional representation, and disability status may influence final decisions.
Postgraduate Advantage: Applicants with relevant work experience have an added advantage.
The Foundation reserves full discretion in verifying documents and information. Any form of canvassing will result in immediate disqualification.
Scholarship Coverage and Terms
Undergraduate Students: The scholarship covers tuition fees only, from second year to completion.
Postgraduate Students: Tuition is covered for the entire duration of the program from the time of award.
The funds are disbursed directly to the student’s university or institution as a grant. Renewal of the scholarship is conditional on satisfactory academic progress, verified through official progress reports. If a beneficiary retakes more than one subject, the scholarship will be terminated.
Though not a legally binding contract, the Foundation expects awardees to contribute back—voluntarily—after graduation to support future scholars.
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How to Apply: Simple and Transparent Process
Application forms are available for free download from the Foundation’s website Click HERE.
Applicants must:
Complete all sections of the form.
Attach relevant supporting documents including transcripts, admission letters, and financial declarations.
Have Section F filled out and stamped by the designated university authority.
Submit a signed Model Release Form with the application.
Submission Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 30th April 2025 at 5:00 PM, either in person or by post to:
Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation
P.O. Box 6361
Plot No. 96-98, Business Park
5th Street, Industrial Area
Kampala, Uganda
Incomplete applications or those missing essential documentation will be rejected outright. Applicants are advised to retain a copy of the guide and submit only the completed form.
