Groundbreaker Talents is a full-time Software Engineering scholarship program in Bukerere, Uganda tailored to provide Ugandan students from underprivileged communities with the opportunity to exploit their full potential and access a brighter future in the digital era.
Uganda’s youth holds great potential for fostering the next generation of IT professionals. Our scholarship program serves as a talent pipeline, guiding students from disadvantaged backgrounds to critical entry points into the industry. Giving access to valuable skills empowers a brighter future
Our residential scholarship opportunity includes the following
Full Scholarship: Recipients will receive a full scholarship for a Certificate in Software Engineering covering tuition, accommodation and other essential expenses for a residential program.
Leadership Development: Engaging in leadership workshops, mentorship and networking opportunities.
Upskilling: Providing young women with skills to become female tech leaders and change-makers in their communities
Who can Apply?
Be a young African woman aged 18-25 years
Be passionate about tech.
No access to educational opportunities due to financial constraints
Live at the residence for one full year from January 2025 to January 2026 throughout the program
Completed and graduated from High School, i.e. S.6. (possess a result slip/ certificate/ transcript/ photo of your results).
Very fluent in spoken and written English.
Be a resident of Uganda or the refugee communities in Uganda (have either a passport, National ID, village ID, or Refugee certificate of your respective country of origin).
NOTE: A potential applicant will only be eligible for the scholarship if they strictly meet ALL above mentioned requirements. All information will be treated with full confidentiality