Masters & PhD Scholarship Announcement for Academic Year 2026/2027

The initiative aims to shape a future where African knowledge, innovation, and leadership drive sustainable, climate-resilient development across the continent. Makerere University is pleased to announce Fifty [50] Masters and Twelve [12] PhD Scholarship opportunities under the Africa Climate Collaborative for the Academic Year 2026/2027. Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for the Africa Climate Collaborative Scholarship at Makerere University's main campus, an applicant must belong to one of the following categories: Refugee or Internally Displaced Young People, Young Persons with disabilities, International students, Young people Living in a Refugee Host Community, Young people from Minority Tribes and Other Ugandan Youth. 70% of the Scholarships are for female applicants while 30% are for male. Requirements for Applicants for Masters Degree Programmes The applicant must have applied for admission to Makerere University's main campus for the academic year 2026/2027. The Applicant must have completed their undergraduate education in an African country. The Applicant should be experiencing financial hardships to pursue higher Education. The Applicant should not be a holder of any other scholarship. The Applicant should not be pursuing or have completed any Master’s degree studies. The applicant should have engaged in leadership responsibilities and/or community service. The Applicant should not be over 35 years at the time of application with the exception of refugees and young people with disabilities who should not be over 40 years at the time of application. A refugee applicant MUST hold a refugee identity card or Family Attestation. The Applicant should have applied for any of these degree programs: MSc. in Soil Science and Agrology; MSc. in Crop Science; MSc. in Environment and Natural Resources Management; MSc. in Agricultural Engineering; M.A. in Economic Policy and Planning; MSc. Renewable Energy; MSc. Technology Innovation and Industry Development; MSc. in Livestock Development and Management and MSc. of Global Biosecurity and Infectious Diseases Management. The Applicant should have an interest in research, innovation and entrepreneurship in climate resilience and sustainability, with the themes and study sites prioritised by the Program. The Applicant should be committed to complete the degree programme in 2 years. Apply for Masters Scholarship here Applicants for Doctoral Degree Programmes The applicant must have applied for admission to Makerere University's main campus for the Academic Year 2026/2027. The Applicant must have completed their undergraduate and Master’s education in an African country. The Applicant should be experiencing financial hardships to pursue higher Education. The Applicant should not be a holder of any other scholarship. The Applicant should not be pursuing or have completed any doctoral degree studies. The applicant should have engaged in leadership responsibilities and/or community service The Applicant should not be over 40 years at the time of application with the exception of refugees and young people with disabilities who should not be over 45 years at the time of application. A refugee applicant MUST hold a Refugee Identity card or Family Attestation. The applicant’s research focus should contribute to climate resilience and sustainability in agropastoral landscapes. The Applicant should be committed to complete the degree programme in 4 years The applicant should have research interest in the following themes that are anchored in the respective colleges; Apply for PhD Scholarship here Research Themes College Crop or Livestock Breeding CAES and COVAB Access and use of water for agricultural production CAES Post-harvest handling, storage, processing or value addition CAES and COVAB Ecological integrity of wetlands, forests or rangelands CAES and COVAB Application of the Disaster Risk Information Management Systems CAES Waste Management /Valorization /Circular Economy CEDAT, CAES, COVAB and COBAMS New renewable energy solutions (e.g., solar water heating, solar drying, solar cookers, wind water pumping solutions, solar water pumping solutions) CEDAT and CAES Green growth financing, investment mechanisms and Climate finance CAES and COBAMS Application of ICT in climate resilience CEDAT, CAES, COVAB and CONAS

How to Apply:
Prospective applicants for Scholarships under the Africa Climate Collaborative at Makerere University's main campus can access and complete the application form at no cost through the Online Application Portal (https://apply.caes.mak.ac.ug)