There are currently 2,700 applicants vying for the opportunity to benefit from this generous program. The deadline to submit applications for the 2026 Airtel Africa Foundation University Tech Scholarship is set for the 18th of December, 2025. This prestigious scholarship is now open to outstanding first-year undergraduate students across Uganda, aiming to nurture future pioneers in the fields of technology and innovation through full financial support.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
To qualify for this scholarship, candidates must meet the following conditions:
- Be newly admitted as a first-year student at any of these recognized Ugandan universities:
- Makerere University
- ISBAT University
- Uganda Christian University
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology
- Kyambogo University
- Hold Ugandan citizenship
- Not currently be receiving any other scholarship awards, including those provided by the Government of Uganda
- Have been admitted to an eligible program offered by one of the participating institutions
- Be entering their first year of study as a fresh entrant
- Fulfill the minimum university entry requirements, which includes achieving at least two principal passes in a single sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)
- Demonstrate strong potential for success within their chosen academic discipline
- Come from a background with financial constraints and be able to prove genuine financial need
The scholarship specifically targets students pursuing degrees in technology-related areas such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
What Does the Scholarship Offer?
Recipients of this fellowship will receive comprehensive financial assistance covering their tuition fees, accommodation expenses, academic resources, as well as a fixed monthly stipend designed to help cover essential costs associated with their core studies. This extensive support package is intended to allow scholars to focus fully on their educational and professional development without financial distractions.
To seize this exceptional opportunity, interested students should Apply Now for the Airtel Africa Foundation University Tech Scholarship.
For additional details about the scholarship program, eligibility criteria, and application process, please Visit the Official Webpage of the Airtel Africa Foundation University Tech Scholarship.