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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 now open for the 2025 Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Aug, 2025
The MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) is a leading Pan-African pitch competition designed for early-stage technology startups ready to scale. The MEST Africa Challenge 2025 is led by MEST Africa and powered by Absa. MAC offers a powerful platform to access equity funding, build strategic networks, and gain global visibility.
Date Posted: 04 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the Feminist Centre for Racial Justice Activist-in-Residence (AiR) Programme 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Aug, 2025
Are you an organization looking to enhance your capacity in environmental investigative journalism? Do you have innovative project ideas for upskilling investigative journalists in reporting on environmental issues? The Professional Development Grants for Environmental Journalism offer an exceptional opportunity to turn your ideas into reality. This grant facility promotes collective development and support services for environmental investigative journalism.
Date Posted: 02 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for The Habitat Foundation Grants 2026. The Habitat Foundation Grants are awarded to individuals and organisations dedicated to biodiversity conservation and sustainability across these five pillars, which form the focus of the programme: Conservation, Research, Education, Sustainability, and Training.
Date Posted: 02 Aug, 2025
The MINDS Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development in Africa was successfully launched in 2017, bringing to realisation our vision of developing young leaders who have a continent-wide development mindset and leaders who can facilitate greater cooperation between African countries.
Date Posted: 02 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the IAEA Infographic Design Contest 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Aug, 2025
The University of Oxford and the Mastercard Foundation have established an innovative and ambitious partnership under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program and the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx). In partnership with the Saïd Business School Foundation, up to five AfOx Graduate Scholarships are available for the 2026-27 MBA programme.
Date Posted: 02 Aug, 2025
Nominations are open for the UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development 2025-2026. The UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development was created in 2008 to support the improvement of teaching and learning quality toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 on education, one of UNESCO's priorities. Awarded every two years, the Prize is generously supported by the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences (Hamdan Foundation).
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 UNESCO Open learning and mentorship program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 United Nations OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2025
The African Union (AU) Commission invites applications from African Think Tanks to participate in the Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP) Call for Proposals.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2025
The Africa Earth Observation (AEO) Challenge is an annual open innovation challenge aimed at sourcing novel space technologies since 2016.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Programme. Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2025
This 3-day business experience brings together a cohort of high potential entrepreneurs or founders of startups with bold business ideas for various industry sectors across Africa.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the King's College London Research Associate Programme 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
Are you studying in Baden-Württemberg, and want to gain international experience? The Baden-Württemberg scholarship for university students makes it possible. It supports students from Baden-Württemberg universities during their time abroad, and funds students from international universities while they are studying in Baden-Württemberg. Around 1,500 young people benefit from this scholarship each year.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
Established in 2014, the Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships provide up to five full awards covering both the Master's and the MBA degrees. Scholars can pursue any of the 1+1 MBA partnering programmes and combine it with their MBA.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
Department of Plant and Environmental Science, Section for Crop Science invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Growth curve analysis for faba beans. The project is part of the research project “Decoding faba bean yield stability: From in-field image data to mechanistic models (DIGIFABA)”, which is financed by Novo Nordisk Fonden.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
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.