Fully Funded Africa Climate Scholarships 2026/2027 Makerere

Are you an African student passionate about tackling climate change through research and innovation? The Fully Funded Africa Climate Collaborative Scholarships 2026/2027 at Makerere University offer a chance to pursue Master’s or PhD studies with full financial support. This program targets young leaders from across Africa, focusing on sustainability and environmental solutions.

About the Africa Climate Collaborative Initiative

The Africa Climate Collaborative brings together partners to drive African solutions to climate challenges. It supports research, new ideas, and business ventures in green fields. Makerere University’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences runs the program. The college excels in agriculture, environmental science, and climate-smart practices.

Who Can Apply

This scholarship welcomes people from groups often left out. Eligible applicants include refugees, those displaced inside their countries, youth with disabilities, students from other African nations, people from refugee-hosting areas, members of minority groups, and youth facing money troubles. Women get 70% of the spots, while men get 30%. You must come from or have studied in an African country, from East Africa to Southern Africa.

Fields of Study

The programs center on building climate strength in farming and the environment.

Master’s Programs

• MSc in Soil Science and Agrology
• MSc in Crop Science
• MSc in Environment and Natural Resources Management
• MSc in Agricultural Engineering
• MSc in Renewable Energy
• MSc in Livestock Development and Management
• MSc in Technology Innovation and Industry Development
• MA in Economic Policy and Planning
• MSc in Global Biosecurity and Infectious Diseases Management

PhD Research Areas

PhD work covers crop or livestock breeding, water for farming, post-harvest handling and value addition, ecosystem protection like forests and wetlands, renewable energy, climate finance, ICT for climate strength, and waste management in a circular economy. All projects must aid climate resilience in farming and pastoral systems.

Eligibility Requirements for Master’s Applicants

To apply for a Master’s, meet these rules:

1. Apply for admission to Makerere University.
2. Hold a bachelor’s degree from an African school.
3. Prove you need money help.
4. Hold no other scholarship.
5. Lack a Master’s degree already.
6. Show past leadership or community work.
7. Be 35 or younger (refugees or disabled up to 40).
8. Express interest in climate innovation.
9. Plan to finish in 2 years.

Eligibility Requirements for PhD Applicants

PhD candidates need:

1. Bachelor’s and Master’s from African schools.
2. No other PhD or scholarship.
3. Proof of money need.
4. Leadership background.
5. Age 40 or under (refugees or disabled up to 45).
6. Research idea tied to climate resilience.
7. Plan to complete in 4 years.

Special Rules for Refugees

Refugees must submit a Refugee Identity Card or family papers to confirm status. This helps give them priority.

How to Apply: Step-by-Step

Follow these steps to submit your application.

1. Go to the official portal at apply.caes.mak.ac.ug.
2. Set up an account with your email, phone, and internet access.
3. First, apply for admission to an eligible Makerere program.
4. Fill the scholarship form, upload documents, and check for errors.
5. Submit by the deadline: 5th June 2026 at 11:59 PM East Africa Time.

Details cannot change after submission, so double-check everything.

Why Choose This Scholarship

It provides full funding at a leading African university. You gain skills to solve real climate problems and build leadership for social change. The program backs women and overlooked groups, opening doors to jobs in research, policy, and green business. For more details, check the program page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for the Africa Climate Collaborative Scholarships?

Eligible groups include refugees, internally displaced persons, youth with disabilities, students from other African countries, people from refugee-hosting areas, minority groups, and economically disadvantaged youth. Women get 70% of the spots.

What Master’s and PhD programs are offered?

Master’s options include MSc in Soil Science, Crop Science, Environment Management, and others in agriculture and renewable energy. PhD covers crop breeding, renewable energy, climate finance, and ecosystem protection.

What are the main eligibility rules for Master’s applicants?

You need a bachelor’s degree from an African university, proof of financial need, no other scholarships, leadership experience, age 35 or under (40 for refugees or disabled), and a plan to finish in 2 years.

How do I apply and what is the deadline?

Visit apply.caes.mak.ac.ug, create an account, apply for admission first, then submit the scholarship form with documents. The deadline is June 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM East Africa Time.