600 Bursaries offered by FAWE /Mastercard Foundation Deadline: 8 May 2026

 

600 Bursaries offered by FAWE /Mastercard Foundation

 

Forum tor African women Educationalists (FAWE) has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation to implement a 7-year scholarship program to be implemented in 10 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (Uganda Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Liberia, Malawi, Senegal, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe) from 2024-2030.

The Phase II program is a scale up of the Higher Education Access Program (HEAP) in Uganda and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program in Ethiopia and Rwanda. It aims to support academically talented  young women and men from underrepresented communities to access higher education and successfully transition to the world of work

Over a period of seven years (2024-2030), FAWE Uganda will support and empower 2,000 underrepresented young people. For the academic year 2026/2027, we are offering 600 bursaries; 400 allocated for the Higher Education Access Certificate (HEAC) and 200 for Technical, Vocational, Education and Training (TVET) program.

The program will be implemented across the Eastern, Central, Northern, and Western regions of Uganda.

Target Program Districts (65): Abim, Adjumani, Agago, Amolatar, Amudat, Amuria, Amuru, Alebtong, Bududa, Bukwo, Bulambulı, Bulisa, Bundibugyo, Buyende, Gulu, Ibanda, Isingiro, Kaabong, Kabale, Kaberamaldo Kagadı, Kalangala, Kalungu, Kampala, Kamwenge, Kanungu, Kapelebyong, Karenga, Kasanda, Kasese, Katakwii, Kikuube, Kıryandongo, Koboko, Kole, Kondo, Kween Kyegegwa, Lamwo, Lira, Luuka, Madi Okollo, Manafwa, Mayuge, Moroto, Moyo, mubende, Mukono, Nabilatuk, Nakapiripirit, Namayingo, Napak, Nebbi,Ntoroko, Nwoya, Obongi, Otuke, Pader, Pakwach, Palisa, Rubirizi, Terego, Tororo, wakiso, and yumbe

1. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

TVET focuses on developing practical skills, knowledge, and competences through the study of technology and related sciences for different ocupations across sectors. Only applicants in sciences or STEM related courses will be considered for these bursaries.

Eligibility criteria for TVET bursary:

• At least one principal pass in relevant subjects obtained in the same sitting in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent for those enrolling for Diploma Courses for candidates who sat UACE in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025
• At least five passes obtained in the same sitting of Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) old curriculum for Candidates who sat in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 for those enrolling for certificate courses with no failure nine (F9) in any of the relevant subjects
• Must have obtained A, B and C as grade level achieved by candidates who sat Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) – Uganda Certificate Examinations in 2024 and 2025.

There are 200 bursaries available for this category for applicants interested in pursuing STEM-related courses at the following TVET institutions: Uganda Technical College – Elgon Mbale, Uganda Technical College – Lira, Uganda Technical college-Kichwamba, Medical Laboratory Technology Training School, Jinja, Mulago School of Nursing and Midwifery, Jinja School of Nursing and Midwifery, Uganda Institute of Allied Health and Management Sciences (UIAHMS), Soroti School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences (MIHS), School of Hygiene Mbale, Gulu School of Health Sciences, Moyo School of Nursing and Midwifery, Bukalasa Agricultural College Luwero, Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba (UPIK).

2. Higher Education Access Certificate (HEAC) Program

The Higher Education Access Certificate (HEAC) provides entry opportunities for candidates who do not meet the minimum university admission requirements, including those with foreign qualifications  that do not quality tor admission in Uganda.

Participants admitted into the HEAC program will be supported to pursue degree programs at partner universities upon successful completion of the 1-year HEAC program.

Eligibility/Entry Requirements for the HEAC program:

• UACE holders with at least one principal pass or two subsidiary passes in principal subjects obtained at the same sitting
• Qualifications equivalent to UACE as determined by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) in consultation with the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB)

Applicants must be admitted for direct entry into the HEAC program for the academic year 2026/2027 in STEM-related courses at the following partner universities: Bishop stuart University, Busitema University, Cavendish University, Gulu University, Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), Kabale University Kampala international University (Western Campus – Ishaka), Kumi University, Lira University, Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mountains of the moon University, Muni University, Ndeje University, Soroti University, and Uganda Martyrs University- Nkozi.

There are 400 bursaries available for this category (80% female: 20% male) for program participants interested in pursuing STEM-related courses upon successful completion of the HEAC program

Who qualifies for Bursaries at FAWE Uganda

All applicants either for the TVET or HEAC bursaries must meet the requirements below:

• Underrepresented youth aged 18-25 years for Uganda nationals and 18-30 years for refugees and Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
• Must have been born in and is a resident or any or the district targeted by the project.
• Applicants Who their Ordinary or Advanced Level examinations in schools outside their districts of birth but born in the districts targeted by the project can apply for the bursaries.
• Applicants must have completed Seniour four or six in years 2022,2023, 2024 and 2025.
• The applicant must not be a current beneficiary of any other bursary or scholarship scheme.
• Applicants living with special needs, refugees, HIV/AIDS-infected or affected, and orphaned (total or partial) are encouraged to apply.
• The Applicant must be willing to give back to his/her community through development services.

• Applicants can only apply to one of the two pathways (TVET or HEAC).
• Applicants for the TVET must commit to pursuing a 2-3-year STEM-related Diploma or certificate courses
• Applicants for the HEAC must commit to successfully completing a one-year Meal program before being sponsored for a 3-4-years degree program.

How to apply:

•  Application forms will be available at no cost at the offices of the academic Registrars of all-partner universities and TVET institutions
• Application forms can also be found at the District Education Offices, refugee settlements in the above listed 65 program districts and FAWE Uganda Office at Plot 328, Bukoto – Kisaasi road, P.O. Box 24117 Kampala, Uganda or downloaded from the FAWE Uganda website: www.faweuganda.org
• Pick and submit a fully filled-in application form to the District Education Office in the operational districts mentioned above, or any of the partner institutions above or to FAWE Uganda Head Office on Plot 328 Magulu Close Kampala, or the FAWE Uganda field offices: Plot 19A1 Government Road, Fort Portal and Rwebikona, Mbarara City.

The deadline for submission of applications is Friday 8th May 2026 before 5:00pm (EAT).

Please note that:

1. Application forms are free or charge and No fees/ facilitation of intermediaries required at any stage of the selection process.
2. Inaccurate information or misinterpretation of any part of the application, falification or incomplete application and an attempt to influence the process will lead to automatic disqualification or recommendation for dismissal from the program
3. All documents submitted will be subjected to thorough verification including home visits of successful applicants before
   final approval and award.
4. The bursary comes with comprehensive financial, academic, and social support to the program participants for the entire duration of their academic programs.

FAWE Uganda maintains a zero-tolerance policy to child abuse, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation and sexual harassment by its employees, consultants, volunteers, service providers/contractors, vendors, partners or anyone associated with the delivery of FAWE Uganda’s programs and services. All complaints of misconduct shall be brought to FAWE Uganda’s attention through this channel complaints@faweuganda.org or 0778807885.

For further clarification and guidance on the application process, kindly call the following numbers:

1. Western Uganda (Ankole, Tooro Rwenzori and Bunvoro) – 0760398053

2. Northern Uganda ( West Nile, Acholi and Lango) – 0760396661

3. Eastern Uganda (Karamoja, Teso, Bukedi, Bugisu, Sebei and Busoga) 0760397035

4. Central Uganda (Buganda) 0760396427

NB: Kindly note that calls will be received 8:00am-5:00pm only on working days (Monday – Friday).

 

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