The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is to start collecting all the tuition and other fees paid by students in public Universities in abid to curb misuse of funds by management.

The directive was given by the Ministry of Finance and a single account which will be run by URA is yet to be opened on which students will send-in all their dues.

Acoording to the ministry of finance spokesperson, Mr Jim Mugunga, said that the new strategy will help fight the vice of ghost students, bureaucracy and costs in public universities.

“We realised that there was abuse of funds in our institutions of learning because some of the tuition is being collected but not used. Some tuition is stolen while some money just disappears. So, let URA collect this money, let this money come as government revenue and let it be budgeted for and appropriated,” Mr Mugunga told Daily Monitor by telephone yesterday.

He decried the current system that makes it difficult for government to do followups on complaints of money laundering and fraud.

“Once we get to know how much each institution is collecting, we shall facilitate timely release of money back to the universities to take care of students, staff and institutional support,

“Tuition is actually government revenue and not money that belongs to universities. Historically, when revenue collection was not streamlined, the ministry had allowed institutions to collect on its behalf as we built internal capacities and get most institutions networked and strengthened. URA is, therefore, ready and the most suitable agency to handle this task,” ” he added.

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Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided for MA program in Development Studies.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master degree at ISS, Netherlands.
Scholarship Provider: International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands

Eligibility: For ISS Scholarship Fund: The following candidates can apply:
People with relevant work experience, a degree in one of the social sciences (upper second or first class) and a strong motivation to study at ISS, or
Recent graduates with a first class degree in one of the social sciences and a strong motivation to study at ISS.
For ISS Hardship Fund: Students who do not comply with the criteria for the scholarship fund for excellent students but do not have sufficient means to pay the entire tuition fee can apply to the ISS Hardship Fund.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International and Dutch students can apply for this scholarship.

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Scholarship Description: The ISS has established two funds i.e. ISS Scholarship Fund for Excellent Students and ISS Hardship Fund to support students without any other form of scholarship. Both funds are open to Dutch as well as international students who wish to enroll in the MA in Development Studies.

Number of award(s): ISS Scholarship Fund for Excellent Students: A total of 20 scholarships will awarded.

What does it cover? ISS Scholarship Fund: Each scholarship is worth 40% of the tuition fee (for the MA 2013-2014: €5400). ISS Hardship Fund: This fund can provide a fee discount of up to 30% of the tuition fee (for the MA 2013-2014: €4050).

Notification: ISS Scholarship Fund: The decision will be taken in early June. Students selected for the scholarship bursaries will be informed by the student office. ). ISS Hardship Fund: The decision will be taken in early July. Students selected for the scholarship bursaries will be informed by the student office.

How to Apply: Applicants should send in their request to the ISS student office before closing dates.  Requests should include detailed financial information (including supporting bank statements) to prove your ability to support yourself for the remaining tuition fee, the living expenses and health insurance.

Scholarship Application Deadline: ISS Scholarship Fund: The application deadline is 15 May 2013. ISS Hardship Fund: 15 June 2013 is closing date.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

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Study Subject(s):The scholarship is provided to study Master in Service & Experience Design.
Course Level:This scholarship is for pursuing Masters degree level.
Scholarship Provider: Domus Academy in partnership with Park Hyatt
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy

Eligibility: Candidates holding a first-level academic diploma or BA degree, or about to graduate within the academic year 2012/13 and with a knowledge of the English language (IELTS 5.0 academic or equivalent certificate minimum).

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

Scholarship Description: The Master in Service and Experience Design emphasizes the central position covered by users and user experience in the innovations of the service industries. The Master’s distinctive approach is to consider the experience along parameters of quality and effectiveness for a good service performance: such a dimension depends on sensitive and emotional aspects, linked to human nature, behavior, and cultural backgrounds. The Master’s program offers the most advanced methodologies, resources and tools for service design and a series of project activities experiencing service design (a learning by designing approach) for the broadest range of service industries. The Master’s program focuses on consumer services: from banks and insurance, hospitality and tourism, mobility and transportation, entertainment and culture, retail and commerce, to healthcare and public services.

Number of awards offered: Three Scholarships are offered.

Duration of award(s): Scholarships are awarded on total tuition fee of Master Program.

What does it cover?
One scholarship covering 70% of the total tuition fee of the Master Program.
One scholarship covering 50% of the total tuition fee of the Master Program.
One scholarship covering 30% of the total tuition fee of the Master Program.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Candidates will be informed about the results of the competition by e-mail on 17th May 2013.

How to Apply: Projects in digital format must be sent by e-mail to competitions-at-domusacademy.it. Paper works must be sent by post. Participants can choose the presentation technique that better express their skills (they can use hand sketches, digital illustrations, 3D renderings, etc): maximum 5 A3 boards in .PDF or .TIFF files.
-Short written description of the project: maximum 1 A4 page.
-Curriculum vitae of the participant: maximum 1 A4 page
-Statement of purpose: maximum 5 lines on an A4 page.
– Domus Academy Application Form*
The candidates are asked to send their materials in one sole file in .PDF format. Any further attached material will be considered a plus and will be evaluated by the jury. * Application fee is waived for competition participants

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for International scholarships applications is 3rd May 2013.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

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