The students yesterday started a demonstration protesting a new requirement for private sponsored students to pay 60% of the tuition fees by the sixth week of the semester if they are to continue to attend classes.

University spokesperson, Ritah Namisango says that the decision to have such a system was reached by the university management, senate and council.

Namisanago however says that the vice chancellor has already requested student leaders to write a petition containing their grievances and their proposals for more scrutiny.

She maintains that after receiving the petition, a meeting will be convened involving both student leaders and university management for a way forward.

Police has fired teargas to disperse Makerere university students.

The Police Commandant Kampala Metropolitan Andrew Felix Kaweesi is now addressing the students after he made university administration.

He is calling for calm saying the vice chancellors needs more time to consult other stake holders like the university council before a decision can be made

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Maritime Law Scholarships: The International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) helps candidates who require financial assistance to study maritime law.

The Institute cannot offer scholarships but is prepared to seek assistance on behalf of applicants. Furthermore, in certain cases, upon request, the Institute may grant a partial waiver of the programme fee for deserving candidates.

The basic requirements are:

• A degree in law with a high standing from a recognized university; and
• Proficiency in the English language.

Women Candidates:
In order to promote the integration of women in the formulation of national and international legislative instruments, fifty percent of the places on the programme are reserved for suitably qualified women candidates.

For more information and application materials, see: Maritime Law Scholarships – IMLI Website

Maritime Law Scholarships: The International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) helps candidates who require financial assistance to study maritime law.

The Institute cannot offer scholarships but is prepared to seek assistance on behalf of applicants. Furthermore, in certain cases, upon request, the Institute may grant a partial waiver of the programme fee for deserving candidates.

The basic requirements are:

• A degree in law with a high standing from a recognized university; and
• Proficiency in the English language.

Women Candidates:
In order to promote the integration of women in the formulation of national and international legislative instruments, fifty percent of the places on the programme are reserved for suitably qualified women candidates.

For more information and application materials, see: Maritime Law Scholarships – IMLI Website

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West Africa Scholarship Scheme: Durham University will be awarding three postgraduate scholarships to outstanding candidates from West Africa. Each scholarship is awarded in the form of a one-year postgraduate taught tuition fee waiver; one each in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Faculty of Science and Durham Business School.

This means that students do not have to pay for their tuition fees but are only responsible for accommodation and living costs during their stay in the UK. As an example, UKBA recommend that students have GBP 600 per month for living costs and a 50 week stay in Ustinov, Durham’s postgraduate College costs approximately, GBP 6,000.

Application criteria:

• Hold a first class bachelors degree from a West African institution and satisfy the admissions requirement of your chosen course, including English Language proficiency
• Be a national from, and residing in, one of the above listed countries
• Liable to pay fees at the overseas student rate
• Intending to start your course of study in September
• Submit with your initial application a one page statement of purpose. This should include your eligibility for the award, your motivation for taking the course and coming to the UK and any relevant extra-curricular activities/work experience.

Application procedure:

• All students who meet the above criteria will automatically be considered for the scholarship
• The deadline for applications in order to be considered for the award is 30 April
• Applications will be considered by a panel of senior academics from the relevant faculties
• Successful students will be informed by 1 July

Eligible countries:

• Benin
• Cameroon
• Gambia
• Ghana
• Nigeria
• Togo

Eligible subjects:

• Accounting
• Banking
• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Education
• Engineering
• Finance
• Human Resource
• Management
• Marketing
• Geography
• Law
• Mathematical Sciences
• Physics
• Politics and International Relations
• Psychology
• Public Policy and Health
• Sociology
• Social Work

The scholarship scheme is awarded on a competitive basis. Each award will be made to students on the basis of academic excellence. The statement of purpose will be used to help further judge students.

For more information and scholarship application, see; West Africa Scholarship Scheme

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