Deadline: 30 May 2014
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and Uganda Martyrs University collaborate to offer scholarships for Bachelor and Masters degree programs. The scholarships are targeted towards aspiring future leaders across a range of social, political, and economic fields.
Programs for Scholarship:
- Local Governance and Human Rights – Bachelor and Masters Degree
- Democracy and Development Studies – Bachelors Degree
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a German political foundation that works worldwide in more than 100 countries in the fostering of social, economic and political development. Uganda Martyrs University is a faith-based institution, owned by the Catholic Episcopal Conference. Its mission includes the attainment of Social Justice, educating the whole person (holistic approach) and empowering the powerless.
The scholarship covers tuition and residential workshops as charged by the university.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be citizens of either Uganda or South Sudan and should not be more than 30 years for bachelors programs, and 35 years for masters programs.
- Applicants must have proof of academic excellence in previous levels of education.
- Applicants shall provide a motivational letter indicating why they desire to undertake the particular course; applicants holding leadership positions or portray potential for future leadership may have an added advantage.
- Current or past employment in relevant program areas and/or engagement in social, developmental and/or political sphere(s) may have additional advantage.
- Priority will be given to applicants with genuine financial needs.
- Continuing students fulfilling all the criteria are also eligible to apply.
For more information, please visit Scholarship Announcement.
