Makerere University Business School has opened scholarships solely for persons with disabilities for the 2024/2025 academic year. Scholarship provisions for PWDs will improve access and opportunities for academic development at university level, articulating MUBS’ commitment to inclusive education.
Scholarship Details:
MUBS will offer two scholarships:
- Bachelor’s Degree Program: For applicants admitted to the bachelor’s degree program jointly offered by Makerere University and MUBS.
- Ordinary Diploma Program: For candidates admitted to an Ordinary Diploma program offered and taught at MUBS Main Campus or its Regional Campuses in Arua, Jinja, Mbale, and Mbarara.
Application Deadline:
The closing date for receiving applications is Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 5:00 pm.
How to Apply:
- Application Form: Obtain the application form from the School Registrar’s Office, Block 5, at the reception or download it from www.mubs.ac.ug starting Friday, August 09, 2024.
- Submit the Application: Fill in the application form and submit it at the reception Block 5 with the following documents:
- Application Form
- Admission Letter
- O’ Level Result Slip and Certificate
- A’ Level Result Slip and Certificate
- Proof of Payment
- Recent photograph (Do not staple)
Scholarship Coverage:
- Tuition Waiver: 100% tuition fees are covered.
- Functional Fees: Beneficiaries shall pay functional fees.
- Validity: The Scholarship is valid for one academic year and renewable annually for the number of two times for undergraduate programs upon satisfactory performance.
- Duration: The fellowship shall be completed within a period of three years for the bachelor’s programs and two years for the Ordinary Diploma programs. Retakes are at one’s own cost.
- Deferral: An offer of the scholarship cannot be deferred. If a successful applicant requests to apply for next year, a new application is required.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must have an Admission Letter to any of the MUBS programs for the current Academic Year.
- Must be enrolled in a degree program jointly offered by Makerere University and MUBS or an Ordinary Diploma program offered and taught at MUBS Main Campus or its Regional Campuses.
- Be a student with a disability as defined by the National Council for Disability Act 2003, and currently pursuing any program at MUBS.
- Must be a Ugandan citizen and not more than 30 years old at the time of application for the bachelor’s degree or 20 years old for Ordinary Diploma programs.
- Must provide UNEB UCE and UACE Results Slips and Certificates or its equivalent and Diploma transcripts/Certificates for verification.
Documents Required:
- Application Form
- Admission Letter
- O’ Level Result Slip and Certificate
- A’ Level Result Slip and Certificate
- Proof of Payment
- Recent photograph
Note: Only complete applications with necessary supporting documents will be considered.
Additional Information:
For more details or inquiry, please write to:
- Email: registrar@mubs.ac.ug
- Website: www.mubs.ac.ug
This scholarship scheme is an excellent opportunity for the PWDs to further develop their academic and professional growth in their pursuit for higher education. The interested candidates are hereby invited to apply before the deadline to this very supportive initiative.
