Deadline 9th September 2022

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to pursue studies at Master’s and PhD level in the United Kingdom for the Academic Year starting September 2023/2024. Females, persons with disabilities, and persons from marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

FIELDS OF STUDY

PhD Level

1. Health Sciences - 05
2. Engineering Sciences - 05
3. Law - 05

Masters Level

1. Health Sciences - 05
2. Public Policy and Governance - 05
3. Physics, Chemistry - 05
4. Water Resources Management - 05

Candidate Eligibility Criteria

1. Proof of citizenship or refugee status in Uganda.
2. Be available to start your academic studies in the UK in
September 2023.
3. By September 2023, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honors or a second class degree (2:2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree). If you are applying for a second UK Master’s degree, you will need to provide justification as to why you wish to undertake this study.
4. Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
5. Copies of all university academic transcripts (in English).
6. At least two references (referees).
7. Willingness to sign an undertaking with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission to return to Uganda at the end of your studies
8. In addition, PhD candidates must: a) Present one authentic supporting statement from a supervisor at a UK Institution. b) NOT be registered for a PhD, or an MPhil leading to a PhD, at a UK university or in Uganda before September/October 2023.

Procedure of Application

The application form can be downloaded from the Website of the Ministry of Education and Sports: www. education.go.ug, or can be handwritten with a recent passport photo attached. The application should indicate age, sex, course, home district, telephone contact, email address, photocopiers of academic certificates and transcripts, all the other supporting documents and addressed to;

The Secretary Central Scholarships Committee Ministry of Education and Sports

and delivered to:

The Department of Admissions, Scholarship and Students Affairs] 1st Floor, Wing B, Legacy Towers Kyadondo Road – KAMPALA

or emailed to: scholarships@education.go.ug

To reach not later than Friday, 09th September 2022.

The shortlist will be displayed on the Ministry of Education and Sports Website: www.education.go.ug and on Notice Boards at Embassy House and Legacy Towers from 14th – 19th September 2022