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Windle Trust International is currently accepting applications for the John Aryam Postgraduate Scholarship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The James Aryam Scholarships aim to empower female refugees affected by conflict and displacement by providing them with access to advanced education in education related fields. The scholarship offers fully funded master's degree opportunities for eligible female refugees residing in Kenya and Uganda.
What the Scholarship Covers
Full tuition fees for the entire programme.
Monthly stipend for living expenses.
Relocation costs (where applicable).
Academic and professional support throughout the programme.
Overall priorities: Academic ability, financial need, development impact, leadership potential, and personal qualities.
Status: Applicants must be refugees.
Gender: Scholarships are for women.
Origin & residence: Must be from Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, or Somaliland, and resident in Kenya or Uganda.
University/course: Must have applied to a graduate course in Education at one of these universities:
Makerere University
Bugema University
Uganda Martyrs University
University of Kisubi
Uganda Christian University
Academic Requirements
Excellent first degree, minimum equivalent to a British 2:1 or above.
Specific GPA thresholds apply for unclassified degrees.
Degrees below “Upper Second” (e.g., Second Class Lower, Third Class, Pass) are not eligible.
Sudanese degrees (except medicine, dentistry, pharmacy) must be BA/BSc honours.
Language Ability
Must be able to study in the language of instruction.
English-taught courses may require an approved English test or assessment.
Work Experience
At least two years of professional or volunteer experience relevant to the subject, completed after undergraduate graduation.
Applicants may apply before completing this, but cannot be placed until requirement is met.
Additional Information
Equal opportunities: Open to all religious and ethnic groups; no quota system.
Disadvantaged applicants: Priority for women, refugees in camps, those affected by war, violence, or disabilities. Extra support may be considered.
Family restrictions: Only one family member sponsored per year; dependants not supported.
Partner criteria: Applicants may need to meet additional requirements set by partner institutions.
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