Madhvani Foundation Scholarships 2025/2026: Tuition Support for Ugandan Undergrad & Postgrad Students
- Afri Careers
- Apr 10
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 10
Are you a Ugandan undergraduate or Postgraduate student looking for Tuition Support? Apply for the Madhvani Foundation Scholarship 2025/2026 to receive tuition support for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Uganda. Deadline: 30th April 2025.
About the Madhvani Foundation Scholarship Programme
The Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation, a charitable trust, was established with the noble goal of advancing scientific and technical education for the betterment of Ugandans. In line with this mission, the Foundation launched a university scholarship programme in the 2005/2006 academic year, providing financial support to promising Ugandan students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate studies.
The scholarship programme, now in its 20th year, is designed to reduce financial barriers and enhance Uganda’s human capital by focusing on fields crucial to national development.
Eligibility Fields of Study
To ensure alignment with Uganda’s strategic capacity-building goals, the Board of Trustees has earmarked the following disciplines for sponsorship:
Agriculture
Biology
Chemistry
Commerce
Engineering
Food Science & Technology
Information Technology
Hotel Management
Pharmacy
Nursing
Architecture
Veterinary Medicine
Actuarial Science
Environmental Studies
Human Medicine
Note: The Foundation may revise this list periodically based on national priorities.
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is open to Ugandan nationals who meet the following criteria:
Undergraduate Applicants:
Must have completed at least one full year at a Ugandan university in an eligible discipline.
Must have a CGPA of 3.0 or higher, with no retakes in any subject.
Must not be receiving any other form of scholarship.
Postgraduate Applicants:
Must have gained admission or registered for a postgraduate programme in an eligible field at a Ugandan university.
Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a listed discipline.
Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience.
Must not be currently on another scholarship.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
Academic performance (CGPA, class of degree, academic references)
Age and character
Financial need (self, parents, guardians, or spouse)
Work experience (for postgraduates)
Equity considerations (gender, regional balance, disability)
The Scholarship Committee reserves full discretion in the selection process. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
Undergraduate students: Tuition fees from second year to completion.
Postgraduate students: Full tuition fees for the entire course.
The scholarship is a grant paid directly to the institution on behalf of the awardee.
Conditions of the Award
Renewal is subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Multiple retakes may lead to withdrawal of funding.
Awardees are encouraged to donate voluntarily after completing their studies to help future scholars.
The award is non-contractual and can be withdrawn at the Foundation’s discretion.
No payments are required at any stage of the application.
Application Process
Interested applicants can:
Download the free application form at: www.madhvanifoundation.com
Fill in all sections completely.
Attach all required documents, including:
Photocopy of admission letter
Certified academic transcripts and results
Two financial reference letters
Recent passport photograph
Employer’s certificate (if applicable)
Signed Model Release Form
Submit the completed form in person or by post to:
The Secretary, Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation
C/o East African Distributors Ltd
Plot 96-98, Business Park, 5th Street, Industrial Area
P.O. Box 6361, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: 0313 259 390 | Mobile: 0773 215 554
Deadline for Submission: 30th April 2025 at 5:00 PM
Only fully completed applications with all the required documentation will be considered.
This scholarship represents a golden opportunity for academically gifted yet financially challenged Ugandan students to pursue their dreams and contribute meaningfully to the country’s development.
Do not miss the chance to apply before the 30th April 2025 deadline!
For more details and the official application form, visit the Madhvani Foundation website: www.madhvanifoundation.com
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