The Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation is offering scholarships to Ugandan students for the academic year 2015/16 with the primary objective of promoting scientific and technical education for the betterment of the people of Uganda.
The scholarship programme is aimed at benefiting Ugandans pursuing either undergraduate or postgraduate courses at University level in Uganda.
Courses available for scholarships include: Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Commerce, Engineering, Food Science & Technology, Information Technology, Hotel Management, Pharmacy, Nursing, Architecture, Veterinary Medicine, Actuarial Science, Environmental Studies and Human Medicine.
Who is eligible to apply?
•Undergraduate students (Ugandan Nationals), who have completed at least the first year of their studies at a Ugandan University; (in any of the disciplines in 2.0 above), are eligible to apply. Students with CGPA lower than 2.2 and/or having a retake in any subject in the first/preceding year of study are not eligible to apply.
•Postgraduate students (Ugandan Nationals), who have either been admitted and/or registered for postgraduate programmes at a Ugandan University. (A first degree in the disciplines in 2.0 a must).
•Students already on scholarships or sponsorships with other organizations are not eligible to apply.
Also, the successful applicants who may be awarded scholarships or sponsorships by other organizations after the Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation scholarship award shall be discontinued.
Selection Criteria:
•Undergraduate applicants; proof of completion of the first year of study in a recognized university in Uganda. The higher one’s CGPA, the better.
•Postgraduate applicants; proof of admission to a postgraduate programme in a recognized University or Institution of Higher Learning in Uganda.
• Academic performance; the applicants’ Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) and/or class of degree as well as academic references shall be among the variables to be used in determining successful applicants.
•The applicant’s age and character shall be considered.
How to apply for Madhvani Foundation scholarships:
The Application forms can be bought for 2,000 Ushs at the Madhvani Foundation offices on Plot No.96-98, Business Park, 5th Street,Industrial Area or downloaded for free from the Foundation website
www.madhvanifoundation.com.
•All sections of the application form must be carefully filled in, attached with relevant documentation and submitted along with a signed Model Release Form. Section F must be filled by the relevant officer and stamped.
•The Completed application form can either be delivered in person or posted to Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation, P. O. Box 33479, Plot No.96-98, Business Park 5th Street, Industrial Area, Kampala,
Uganda.
•Applicants, whose forms are not filled properly as required or Section E has not been filled in or have failed to attach the relevant supporting documents shall be rejected.
Deadline for submission of application is 30th April 2015.
Application form for Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation Scholarships 2015/2016
