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Below is a list of ongoing fully-funded and partial scholarships for students in Uganda to help fund your studies abroad or in Uganda. View list, learn how to apply for scholarships and win a scholarship today.
Applications are open for the Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen (IWM) Digital Humanism Fellowship 2025-2026. The fellowship aims to bring eminent scholars from a wide range of academic fields to the Institute and allow them to pursue cutting-edge research on all aspects of the networked society.
Date Posted: 13 Nov, 2024
Applications for the IMF Kim Wall Memorial Fund 2025 are now open. The IWMF's Kim Wall Memorial Fund will provide grants to journalists whose work embodies the spirit of Kim's reporting. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025-2026. The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship programme is one of three Master's programmes offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. Click here to learn more about this fully-funded opportunity.
Date Posted: 13 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the International Society of Tropical Foresters Innovation Prize 2025. Since 2014, the Yale Chapter of the International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF) has awarded an Innovation Prize at its annual conference to honor outstanding initiatives and ideas related to tropical forest use and conservation. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 13 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Pollicy Youth & Elections in Africa Dialogue Series Essay Writing Competition 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for Coe College’s Global Leadership Full-Tuition Scholarship 2025. This opportunity is open to non-citizen or non-permanent resident of the United States.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2024
The application process for the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum has begun! Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 African Forum & Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) Internship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition. This competition aims to empower women entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary support, resources, and networking opportunities to elevate their businesses.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2024
Are you interested in creating transformational change by design? Learn how to use design as a tool for problem-solving by applying for the 2025 DwB Africa Fellowship today!
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Rice Master Training Programme (RMTP) 2025. This initiative will take place from 27th January to 1st February 2025 in Ghana and is set to revolutionize the rice value chain across the ECOWAS region and beyond by building the capacity of experts in the sector.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships 2025. The College of Social Sciences (CoSS) at the University of Birmingham invites expressions of interest from outstanding candidates who want to pursue significant and high-quality research through the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship scheme.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Global Citizen Prize Cisco Youth Leadership Award 2025. The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award honors an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully towards the goal of ending extreme poverty.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the UNFPA Gambia WPS and YPS Internship 2025. Click here to learn more about this internship opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2024
Are you an international student hoping to enroll in the University of Kent’s taught Master’s program beginning in January 2025? This scholarship offers you the opportunity to lessen your financial load. Apply now!
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 University of Pretoria’s Future Africa Institute Early Career Research Fellowship. The Future Africa Research Leadership Fellowship is a two-year research-oriented fellowship programme supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and hosted at Future Africa. The programme focuses on future-looking science leadership and developing the next generation of African scientists and academics.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 CatchLight Global Fellowship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the United States Department of State 2025 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge 2024. IFT and the Seeding the Future Foundation are calling on all scientists, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and multidisciplinary teams from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profits, social enterprises, universities, research institutions as well as small and emerging for-profit enterprises to submit game-changing innovations that will help transform the food system.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the 4th Cohort of the Umi Mentorship Program 2025. This program helps new mothers and mums of children below 3 years old become better versions of themselves as mothers, wives, partners and professionals by tapping into the wealth of knowledge, experiences and network of mothers who have walked this path of motherhood and have excelled at it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
1. Why should I study in Uganda?
Uganda offers quality education at an affordable cost and is home to several reputable universities. Studying in Uganda provides opportunities for students to experience a rich culture, vibrant community life, and diverse natural landscapes.
2. What are the admission requirements for universities in Uganda?
Admission requirements vary depending on the institution and program. For undergraduate programs, students must have completed secondary education (with appropriate results from national exams such as Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent). Graduate programs generally require a bachelor's degree in a related field. Some programs may also require entrance exams or interviews.
3. Are there scholarships available for students in Uganda?
Yes, there are scholarships available for both local and international students. These scholarships are often offered by individual universities, the government of Uganda, and international organizations. Some popular scholarship programs include those from the Uganda Higher Education Students' Financing Board and scholarships from development agencies like the United Nations or the African Union.
4. What visa do I need to study in Uganda as an international student?
International students need a student visa to study in Uganda. To obtain a student visa, you must first be accepted by a Ugandan university or educational institution. You will need to submit an application to the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, along with the admission letter, proof of financial means, passport, and other supporting documents.
5. Can I work while studying in Uganda?
International students in Uganda are generally not allowed to work while studying unless they obtain specific permission from immigration authorities. Some universities may offer on-campus jobs or internships, but students should check with their respective institution for available opportunities and legal requirements.
6. What are the top universities in Uganda?
Some of the top universities in Uganda include Makerere University, Kampala International University, Kyambogo University, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, and Nkumba University. Makerere University, in particular, is one of Africa's oldest and most prestigious universities and is known for its strong research programs.
7. What is the language of instruction in Ugandan universities?
The official language of instruction in most Ugandan universities is English. However, it is beneficial to learn some basic phrases in local languages, such as Luganda or Swahili, for day-to-day interactions.