Education
Call for applications for 400 scholarships for female science students
The scholarships are open to young women seeking admission to pursue a Bachelor of Science with Education (BSc-Ed) in STEM subject combinations.
The Leaders in Teaching Uganda Program is a five-year Mastercard Foundation initiative aimed at transforming secondary education in Uganda by improving the quality of teaching and learning. (Photo by Miriam Namutebi.)
By: Jackie Yangi, Journalist @New Vision
________________
Leaders in Teaching Uganda Program calls for applications for 400 scholarships targeting pre-service female students enrolling on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses for the 2026/27 academic year.
The scholarships are open to young women seeking admission to pursue a Bachelor of Science with Education (BSc-Ed) in STEM subject combinations.
The Leaders in Teaching Uganda Program is a five-year Mastercard Foundation initiative aimed at transforming secondary education in Uganda by improving the quality of teaching and learning.
The program is investing in the next generation of female STEM teachers through the provision of scholarships.
Executed under the strategic leadership and oversight of the Ministry of Education and Sports, the programme is delivered through a consortium of partners including Luigi Giussani Foundation, UNICEF, British Council, VVOB-education for development, Edukans International Uganda, Brainwave Careers Uganda, STiR Education, Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS) Uganda, Teach for Uganda, and the Forum for Education NGOs in Uganda (FENU).
The initiative is anchored on the pillars of teacher recruitment, teacher training, school leadership and teacher motivation, with the aim of increasing both the quality and number of teachers in Uganda's secondary education system through inclusive, gender-responsive and innovative approaches to education.
Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive scholarship package covering tuition and functional fees, accommodation costs, and a laptop computer.
Executed under the strategic leadership and oversight of the Ministry of Education and Sports, the programme is delivered through a consortium of partners including Luigi Giussani Foundation, UNICEF, British Council, VVOB-education for development, Edukans International Uganda, Brainwave Careers Uganda, STiR Education, Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS) Uganda, Teach for Uganda, and the Forum for Education NGOs in Uganda (FENU).
The initiative is anchored on the pillars of teacher recruitment, teacher training, school leadership and teacher motivation, with the aim of increasing both the quality and number of teachers in Uganda's secondary education system through inclusive, gender-responsive and innovative approaches to education.
Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive scholarship package covering tuition and functional fees, accommodation costs, and a laptop computer.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must be female Ugandan citizens, female refugees residing in Uganda or female persons with disabilities living in Uganda.
They should be aged between 18 and 35 years and must have secured admission to pursue a Bachelor of Science with Education in STEM subject combinations, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Agriculture, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or Computer Studies.
Eligible applicants must be admitted to one of the following institutions: Busitema University, Gulu University, Islamic University in Uganda, Kabale University, Kyambogo University, Makerere University, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mountains of the Moon University, Muni University or Uganda Martyrs University. Female applicants with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Deadline for submissions is July 15th 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (EAT). For applications, visit www.Jgfug.lgfug.org or log into https://scholarships.lgfug.org
Applicants must be female Ugandan citizens, female refugees residing in Uganda or female persons with disabilities living in Uganda.
They should be aged between 18 and 35 years and must have secured admission to pursue a Bachelor of Science with Education in STEM subject combinations, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Agriculture, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or Computer Studies.
Eligible applicants must be admitted to one of the following institutions: Busitema University, Gulu University, Islamic University in Uganda, Kabale University, Kyambogo University, Makerere University, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mountains of the Moon University, Muni University or Uganda Martyrs University. Female applicants with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Deadline for submissions is July 15th 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (EAT). For applications, visit www.Jgfug.lgfug.org or log into https://scholarships.lgfug.org