Are you a talented Ugandan student with a passion for biomedical engineering or healthcare innovation? Do you dream of working on groundbreaking research that can improve lives across Uganda and beyond? The Master’s Scholarship 2025 by Makerere University, in collaboration with Case Western Reserve University (USA), is now open—and it could be your big break!

This fully funded opportunity is supported by the Fogarty International Center of the U.S. NIH, aiming to train the next generation of leaders in medical technology innovation and biomedical research.

🌍 About the Scholarship Program

The scholarship is designed to support Master’s students at Makerere University who are working on innovative projects in biomedical engineering and related fields. The goal is to develop solutions for serious health challenges, especially in:

Cardiovascular diseases
Blood disorders
Chronic movement disorders

Through this program, students will gain access to top-level mentorship, research collaboration with Case Western Reserve University, and support to turn their ideas into real medical innovations.

🎓 Scholarship Benefits

Here’s what selected scholars will receive:

✅ Full tuition for up to one academic year
✅ A monthly stipend to help with living expenses
✅ Research funding for your Master’s thesis
✅ Mentorship from experienced researchers in Uganda and the U.S.
✅ Opportunities for collaboration on international projects

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply for this scholarship, you must:

Be a Ugandan national
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a health-related field from a recognized university
Be enrolled in a Master’s program at Makerere University, especially in:
- MSc in Technology Innovation and Industrial Development (CEDAT)
- MSc in Computer Science (COCIS)
- MSc in Immunology and Clinical Microbiology
- MSc in Health Informatics
- MSc in Bioinformatics
Show strong academic performance in your first year of study
Have a research interest in:
- Biomaterials and drug delivery
- Point-of-care diagnostics
- Biomedical imaging
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics in healthcare
Be interested in developing medical devices or health technologies
Be available for an oral interview as part of the selection process

📢 Applicants are encouraged to talk with the program team to develop strong, aligned project proposals before submitting their applications.

🗓️ Application Timeline

Deadline to apply: April 25, 2025
Interview date: May 2, 2025
Notification of selected candidates: May 16, 2025

📥 How to Apply

📌 Download the full scholarship advert and application details here:
👉 Download Application PDF

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🌟 Why You Should Apply

This is not just a scholarship—it’s a career-defining opportunity. As a participant, you will:

Be mentored by world-class scientists and engineers
Gain valuable skills in health technology innovation
Access funding that allows you to focus fully on your research
Become part of an international academic community
Open doors to PhD opportunities and global research careers

📝 Conclusion

The Makerere–Case Western Reserve Master’s Scholarship 2025 is your chance to take your research, career, and impact to the next level. With full financial support, mentorship, and international exposure, this scholarship is ideal for Ugandan students who want to solve real health problems through innovation.

📌 Don’t miss this opportunity—apply before April 25, 2025, and take your place in Uganda’s next generation of biomedical leaders.