Iteso Cultural Union moves to secure bursaries for underprivileged children

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To enhance educational opportunities for underprivileged Iteso children, the Iteso Cultural Union (ICU) is preparing to finalise a partnership agreement with Bukedea Health Institute, which will provide half-bursaries for those in need.

Samuel Peter Ebiau, the office administrator for the union, indicated that they are currently reviewing the terms of the partnership before formally signing.

Should the agreement be approved, ICU plans to contribute sh800,000 towards the tuition of each vulnerable student pursuing nursing or midwifery, covering part of the shs2.3 million fee that the institution charges per semester.

This bursary programme is expected to be funded for a duration of five years, after which it will be evaluated, according to the ICU administrator.



Thomas Emuge, the administrator at Bukedea Health Institute, expressed the institution's desire to seek assistance in advocating for student support and sponsorship opportunities.



Currently, the Iteso Cultural Union is supporting over 680 vulnerable Iteso students enrolled in various programmes, including nursing, midwifery, agriculture, and other technical courses.

Many of these students are pursuing their studies at institutions such as Kampala University, Agributec Billington College in Serere, St Francis Schools of Health Sciences in Mukono, Teso Pride in Serere, Lubega Institute of Nursing and Health Professionals in Iganga, Jerusalem Institute of Health Sciences in Lira, and Alice Anume Memorial School of Nursing and Midwifery in Pallisa.