Honorary consul of Vietnam to Uganda, Augustus Caesar Mulenga aka King Caesar of Development Kingdom has offered University scholarships to over 150 students from low income status families and orphans.

The students came from districts of western Uganda including Kanungu, Kabale, Kisoro, Mitooma,Bushenyi, Buliisa, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Sheema, Kibaale, Rukiga and Rukungiri.

Eligibility was based on the student’s abilities in innovation, business and are academics and will pursue bachelor of laws and business administration, medicine and surgery among others in Academic Year 2019/2020 at St Augustine International University (SAIU).

“We want to offer hope and a good future for the children in hard to reach areas from low income earning families and orphans because they are financially handicapped. We ask the students to focus more, perform well and be innovative.”Mulenga implored.

According to Mulenga, Development Kingdom has, since 2013, registered. 400 beneficiaries across the countryon their scholarship.

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Youth who demonstrated while holding placards said that the passing of this bill will enable the farmers to access planting seedlings with some technology to resist diseases and drought to benefit farming in terms of having better yields which are not affected by diseases. One of the youth who led others Jonan Tuinamasiko said that if this bill is passed into law, there will be better yields for farmers to sale and create jobs to unemployed people especially the youth. Victoria Nakimera , a student at Makerere University says, that government should hear their call on passing this bill

The  National  bio safety and technology bill has faced numerous challenges as many Ugandans both scientists and non scientists have come out strongly to oppose it on grounds that it will introduce un healthy consumable products into the country.

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Locheng said the board received a total of 4637 applicants for the loan scheme in the coming academic year, but only 1276 have been successful and will be taken on. He said that the number of applicants has been huge this academic year compared to that of last year 2014/5 where only 2125 applied for the loans and only 1201 were awarded. He said that out of the 1276, 1076 are going to pursue undergraduate degrees while 200 will go for diplomas in science-related courses, adding that in total the scheme has so far benefited 2477 needy students.

The Minister said that government is planning to increase funding to the students’ loan scheme so that the scheme can cater for more students compared to the current numbers. She said that the government led by Gen. Yoweri Museveni wants all Ugandans to have equitable access to higher education; the reason this scheme and several others including UPE, USE, UPOLET among others have been put in place.

Alupo said government is aware that the demand for loans has increased and that government is looking at possibilities of increasing funding for this scheme. She urged the beneficiaries to study seriously so that they are able to pay back this money after graduating in order for other students to also be enrolled. Meanwhile, State minister for higher education, Prof. Tikodri Tagboa, warned the beneficiaries against remaining needy after school, saying this will be criminal.

This scheme was launched by president Museveni last year aimed at giving loans to needy students who want to pursue higher education in science-related disciplines. It caters for tuition, research and other critical fees but upon graduation, the beneficiary is given one year to repay the loan.

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Study Subject(s): The fellowships is provided in Plant Genomics and Systems Biology IMPRS Primary Metabolism and Plant Growth.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing PhD level.
Scholarship Provider: Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology.
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility:-Highly motivated students who can tackle scientific problems in modern plant biology.
-To be accepted as a doctoral student, you must hold a Master, Diploma, or equivalent degree in a subject like biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, informatics, mathematics, or related fields.
-The IMPRS-PMPG doctoral programme is open for students from all countries.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The International students can apply for this fellowship.

Scholarship Description: The International Max Planck Research School “Primary Metabolism and Plant Growth” (IMPRS-PMPG) is a doctoral programme in plant genomics and systems biology at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology and the University of Potsdam. Talented graduate students are accepted into the programme at regular intervals.

Number of award(s): Not Known.

Duration of award(s):IMPRS-PMPG doctoral fellowships are awarded for 3 years.

What does it cover? The fellowships cover living expenses and include a bursary for conference travel, lab visits etc. For students living expenses, they will have approximately 1,100 Euro per month. Bench fees and consumables are covered by the hosting lab. In exceptional cases, a bursary for bench fees and consumables will be granted. This will be decided on a case-by-case basis. There are no tuition fees for the doctoral programmes except for the semester fee charged by the University for immatriculation.

Notification:First shortlist: The first shortlist will be created in the first half of February. They will contact students referees by mid-February if they are on this shortlist.
Invitations for interviews: Decisions about whom Institute invite for interviews will be made in the first half of March. Invitations will be sent out by mid-March.
Interview workshop: The selection interviews will be held in the week beginning April 8th, 2013.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted till January 30, 2013.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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Study Subject(s): Courses offered by the university.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate degree program.
Scholarship Provider: University of Alberta
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada

Eligibility:-Students on study permit who are entering an undergraduate degree program at the University of Alberta from high school on the basis of top academic standing in grades 10, 11, and 12.
-Receipt of funding for the second, third, and fourth years is contingent upon achieving a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a full normal course load at the University of Alberta each year.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The International students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: To attract top students, the University of Alberta offers more than CAD$25 million in undergraduate scholarships each year.Students should make sure that he/she have applied for admission to a degree program at the University of Alberta and sent in all up to date transcripts and/or statement of grades to the admissions unit. Students should contact their referee in advance with information about the competition and ask them for their contact information, including valid email address, so that when you apply you have all the necessary information.

Number of awards offered: Variable

Duration of award(s): The scholarship is payable over four years.

What does it cover? Variable from $15,000 – Payable over four years.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online (Students must use the CCID and password to access the awards application which they have received when have applied for admission. References will have to be completed and submitted online through a secure site. References must be completed by 11:59 PM on March 4, 2013 )

Online Applications can be made here.

Note:Reference letters in any other format (in-person, mailed, faxed or emailed) will NOT be accepted.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students: The Government of Western Australia, through the Department of Education and Training (DET) offers a number of prestigious scholarships for international students to undertake the WesternAustralian Universities’ Foundation Program (WAUFP) at either Canning College or Tuart College in Perth, Western Australia.

Applicants from all countries will be eligible for consideration. Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of academic results and a reference from the school.

Where academic results do not allow for differentiation between applicants, resumes or curriculum vitae will be considered.

There are Six (6) full scholarships covering the course fee of A$13,500 and twenty (20) partial scholarships to the value of A$5,000 each being offered.

To be awarded a full scholarship requires a student to have achieved outstanding academic results. This would normallyrequire the student to have achieved the highest possible grade in at least six subjects.

Partial scholarships normally require the student to have achieved the highest possible grade in at least five (5) subjects.

How to Apply:

Students will be required to complete an international student application form, together with an international scholarshipapplication form.

Deadline: 31 October.

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Students from all around the world with different subject backgrounds are welcome to apply for MA in European Public Health Scholarships.

The Master provides a high level education in public health issues.

Duration: EUROPUBHEALTH is a two year Masters course (120 ECTS Credits)

Its main goal is to enable the students to improving the health of both specific population groups and the population as a whole through :1. The designing, planning, implementation, advising and assessment of health prevention and promotion programmes.

2. The management of health and social services and establishments.

Lead university:AndalusianSchoolof Health,Granada,SpainandSheffieldUniversity,UK.

Partners:

-University of Copenhagen,Denmark: Quantitative assessment in Public Health

-AndalusianSchoolof Public Health,Granada,Spain: Health Management and Quality Improvement

– Jagiellonian University of Cracow,Cracow,Poland: Health Economics and financial management and Social and Health Protection

-NationalSchoolof Public Health,Rennes,France: Environmental Health

-UniversityofRennes1,Rennes,France: Law, Health and Ethics

Students or professionals who are applying for an Erasmus Mundus MA in European Public Health Scholarships should send their application form before the 31st December.

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Schlumberger Cambridge Scholarships for students from developing countries:

• in collaboration with Schlumberger Cambridge Research Limited
• one scholarship offered annually
• for courses of research leading to the degree of PhD
• in technological and scientific subjects
• for students from developing countries

Value of Scholarships:

The scholarship will normally cover up to:

• the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate
• approved College fees
• a maintenance allowance sufficient for a single student.

For more information and scholarship application see; Schlumberger Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries

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Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the University
Course Level:Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: La Trobe University
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:To be eligible, applicants must:
-Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or holder of an Australian permanent resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa; and
-Be studying Australian Year 12 or IB in 2012; and
-Be intending to enrol in an undergraduate degree at a La Trobe campus; and meet criteria for educational disadvantage (financial, caring for others, non-English speaking background, disability, or other hardship or disadvantage.)

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Australian or New Zealand citizen

Scholarship Description: In 2013 La Trobe University will offer a number of scholarships to students commencing tertiary studies for the first time at any La Trobe Campus who can demonstrate financial hardship and/or educational disadvantage.$6000 per year for the duration of the degree, including honours in that degree providing that enrolment into honours is contiguous with the degree. The scholarship is payable in two $3000 instalments. Scholarships are not indexed.

How to Apply: By Electronically

Scholarship Application Deadline: Scholarship applications for 2013 open  6 August, 2012. Scholarship applications for 2013 close at 19 October 2012

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Schlumberger Cambridge Scholarships for students from developing countries:

• in collaboration with Schlumberger Cambridge Research Limited
• one scholarship offered annually
• for courses of research leading to the degree of PhD
• in technological and scientific subjects
• for students from developing countries

Value of Scholarships:

The scholarship will normally cover up to:

• the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate
• approved College fees
• a maintenance allowance sufficient for a single student.

For more information and scholarship application see; Schlumberger Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries

Schlumberger Cambridge Scholarships for students from developing countries:

• in collaboration with Schlumberger Cambridge Research Limited
• one scholarship offered annually
• for courses of research leading to the degree of PhD
• in technological and scientific subjects
• for students from developing countries

Value of Scholarships:

The scholarship will normally cover up to:

• the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate
• approved College fees
• a maintenance allowance sufficient for a single student.

For more information and scholarship application see; Schlumberger Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries

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