Scholarships – Questions and Answers

Scholarship in civil engineering

May 12, 2025 / Views

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Thank you for sharing that—your determination to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering is admirable, and there are scholarships available specifically for students like you: from Uganda, pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, and facing financial challenges.


🎓 Scholarships You Can Apply For (Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering)

🌍 1. MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

  • Covers: Full tuition, accommodation, books, and living expenses.
  • Offered at:

    • Makerere University (Uganda)
    • University of Pretoria (South Africa)
    • Ashesi University (Ghana)
    • American University of Beirut (Lebanon)
  • Eligibility: Academically talented, financially disadvantaged young Africans.
  • Link

🇨🇦 2. Lester B. Pearson Scholarship – University of Toronto (Canada)

  • Covers: Tuition, books, fees, and full residence support.
  • For: International students with strong academics and leadership.
  • Apply through your school (you must be nominated).
  • Link

🇹🇷 3. Türkiye Scholarships (Turkey Burslari)

  • Covers: Tuition, airfare, accommodation, and monthly stipend.
  • Programs: Includes Engineering programs in English.
  • Link

🇺🇸 4. African Leadership University (ALU) – Rwanda

  • Offers: Some full and partial scholarships.
  • Focuses on leadership and entrepreneurship, including engineering.
  • Link

🌐 5. DAAD Scholarships (Germany) – For Future Study

  • Mostly for postgrad, but some programs support undergrads via university partnerships.
  • Study in English or German.
  • Link

✅ What to Do Next

  1. Prepare these documents:

    • Academic transcripts
    • Motivation letter / personal statement
    • Recommendation letters
    • Valid passport or ID
    • Proof of financial need (if required)
  2. Improve your application strength:

    • Highlight your leadership, community service, and academic achievements.
  3. Apply early:

    • Most scholarships open applications between August and February each year.

If you’d like, I can help you write a motivation letter or find scholarships in specific countries. Would you prefer to study in Uganda, Africa, or abroad?

I am an Ugandan female requesting for a scholarship in bachelor of civil engineering but I am financially constrained.

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