Program Description:
Title: Gulu University and Mastercard Scholarship 2025
Application Deadline: 1st April 2025
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This call for Scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year is opened to applicants interested in and eligible to study Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Food Bioscience and Agribusiness, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Education, Master of Science in Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management, Master of Science in Agri-Enterprises Development, Master of Science in Food Security and Community Nutrition, and Master of Science in Agronomy at Gulu University, Uganda.
Admission requirements to Gulu University and the specific academic programs
| Bachelors Programmes | Admission Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Entry Scheme | Diploma Entry Scheme | ||
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | Principal passes in any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology and Agriculture obtained at the same sitting. | Second Class/Credit Diploma in Agriculture, Veterinary, Animal or Crop Husbandry, Fishery and other related disciplines obtained from a recognized Institution. | |
| Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering | Principal passes in Mathematics and Physics obtained at the same sitting. | A Second Class/Credit Diploma in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural/Biosystems Engineering, Chemical Engineering and any other related Diploma in Engineering from a recognnised Institution. | |
| Bachelor of Science in Food Bioscience and Agribusiness | Principal passes in any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Physics and Mathematics obtained at the same sitting. | A Second Class Diploma in Agriculture, Animal or Crop Husbandry, Veterinary or other related disciplines obtained from a recognnised Institution. | |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Principal pass in either Mathematics, Economics or Entrepreneurship Education and in any one remaining UACE subjects obtained at the same sitting. | A Second Class/Credit Diploma in Business related courses or their equivalent obtained from a recorgnised Institution. The applicant should have passed Mathematics and English at O’Level. | |
| Bachelor of Business Education | A principal pass in Economics or Entreprenuership Education and in any one of the remaining A’Level Principal subjects obtained at the same sitting. One should have obtained at least credit in Mathematics at O’Level. | Second Class/Credit Diploma in Education with Business related Studies obtained from a recognised Institution. | |
| Masters Programmes | Admission Requirements | ||
| Master of Science in Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management | Second Class Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: Science in Agriculture, Agriculture, Environmental Science, General Sciences, Forestry, Veterinary Medicine, Botany, Land Economics and Physical Planning from a recognized Institution. Those holding second class Lower degrees should have at least two years’ work experience in related fields from the time of graduation. |
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| Master of Science in Agri-Enterprises Development | Second Class Bachelor degree in Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Business Administration or any other Economics related discipline from a recognized Institution. | ||
| Master of Science in Food Security and Community Nutrition | Second Class Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: Agriculture, Food Science and Technology, Biological Sciences, General Sciences, Veterinary Medicine or other medical fields from a recognized Institution. | ||
| Master of Science in Agronomy | Honours degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany, Soil Science, Land Use Management, Forestry or their equivalent from a recognized Institution, | ||
Eligibility for Scholarships
- Open to candidates in Uganda from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Candidates from conflict and post-conflict areas of Africa residing in Uganda are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants must qualify for admission into undergraduate or postgraduate programs at Gulu University.
- Applicants should understand and meet the admission criteria for their chosen program at Gulu University.
- Students already holding a scholarship are not eligible.
- Double scholarship holders will be automatically discontinued if found.
- Former TAGDev Scholarship beneficiaries are not eligible to apply.
Selection Criteria
- Must be a national of Uganda or an East African country (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan).
- Must be economically disadvantaged, from marginalized communities, or from conflict/post-conflict areas in Uganda.
- Age limit:
- Undergraduate: Less than 30 years old.
- Master’s: Less than 35 years old.
- Must have completed secondary school or diploma:
- Not more than 2 years ago for general applicants.
- Not more than 4 years ago for refugees and internally displaced persons.
- Must meet admission criteria for eligible programs at Gulu University.
- Should have an interest in agriculture, agribusiness, and entrepreneurship.
- Must demonstrate leadership qualities.
- Must have a commitment to working in agriculture and agricultural value chains.
- Must have a strong commitment to community transformation.
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
What the Scholarship Covers
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Full board comprehensive scholarship, covering:
- Tuition fees
- Research costs
- Workshop and conference fees
- Living expenses (stipend and hostel accommodation)
- Laptop
- Internship and field attachment
- Community engagement
- Entrepreneurship training
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Expectations from Scholars:
- Be high achievers, focused, and highly engaging students/graduates.
- Contribute to community outreach services.
- Create enterprises that generate jobs for themselves and others.
- Exhibit personal satisfaction and dynamism in their field.
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