Uganda Martyrs University (UMU)

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in collaboration with Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) announces scholarships for Bachelor and Masters degree programmes in two disciplines, namely:

The scholarships are targeted towards aspiring future leaders across a range of social, political, and

economic fields. Applicants will have to prove their leadership potential in order to be considered for the scholarship.

A total of 6 (six) scholarships are available and shall be awarded on a competitive basis.

• 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. UMU’s mission is derived from Christian understanding of the human person.

• Applicants must be citizens of either Uganda or South Sudan and should not be more than 30 years for bachelors programmes, and 35 years for masters programmes;
• 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 programme areas and/or engagement in social, developmental and/or political sphere(s) may be an additional advantage;
• Priority will be given to applicants with genuine financial needs

Scholarship Worth:

• The Scholarship Package For successful candidates, the scholarship shall cover the cost of tuition and the residential workshops as charged by the university. The student is expected on his/her own or through other sources to meet the cost of transport, books, research and other expenses on the study
• Successful candidates from South Sudan shall have the cost for international air or bus tickets to Uganda for the residential workshops (also) covered under the scholarship.
• A reimbursement shall also be made for the cost for one international return ticket for the graduate admission test conducted at the University for Master Students – but only when a student has been successfully selected for the scholarship .
• The student shall however still meet all costs of inland travel either in Uganda or South Sudan.

• A personal statement (letter of motivation) providing the following information:
• An explanation of the reason for applying for financial support from KAS
• A statement of the applicant’s academic goals and interests
• A description of the relevant work experience (or social political engagements) related to the chosen programme of study
• An outline of the applicant’s career objectives and how the study programme will help in the achievement of these goals
• A complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages)
• Copies of relevant transcripts and certificates;
• Proof of admission to UMU or evidence of having applied for any of the programmes under the scholarship scheme;
• Proof of current or previous employment, preferably copies of appointment letters and/or evidence of past or current engagement in social, developmental or political sphere(s) (do not submit certificates of workshop attendance!);
• Two letters from referees (professional or academic), signed and sealed.

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