Ministry of Education and Sports is welcoming Applications from suitably qualified Ugandan scholars to pursue studies at PhD and Masters in UK Universities for 2026/2027 Academic Year.

We propose the following programs,

PhD Level

1. PhD in Anesthesiology – 3 slots
2. PhD in Renewable Energy engineering – 3
3. PhD in Cybersecurity and Forensic – 3
4. PhD in Waste management and pollution control – 3
5. PhD in Disability Studies and Special Needs Education – 3

Master’s Level

1. Masters in Internal Medicine and Critical Care – 4 slots
2. Masters in Manufacturing engineering – 4
3. Masters in Software, web development and Mobile applications – 4
4. Masters in Environmental Science and Climate Change – 3
5. Masters in Inclusive and Special Needs Education – 3
6. Masters in Tourism and Wildlife Conservation 2

Eligibility

PhD Level

1. Applicant should have a master’s degree in the relevant fields from a recognized University/ Institution
2. Applicant should have a research supervisor from a recognized UK University
3. Applicant with Foreign Qualifications should have their academic papers equated by National Council for Higher Education.

Masters Level

1. Applicants for Master’s degree should have an under-

graduate degree in the relevant fields from a recognized University/ Institution

1. Applicant should have scored a minimum CGPA of 3.60
2. Applicant should have a two year work experience at the time of application
3. Applicant with Foreign Qualifications should have their academic papers equated by National Council for Higher Education.

PROCEDURE OF APPLICATION

The application form can be downloaded from the Website of the Ministry of Education and Sports: www.education. go.ug. The completed application form can be emailed to:

scholarships@education.go.ug

OR can be typed indicating age, sex, course, home district, telephone contact, an email address (photocopies of academic documents and passport photo attached) and should be addressed to;

The Secretary

Central Scholarships Committee

Ministry of Education and Sports and delivered to:

Department of Admissions, Scholarship and Students Affairs

3rd Floor, Wing A, Legacy Towers room 9 or 15

Kyadondo Road – KAMPALA

To reach not later than Monday 1st September 2025 at 5:00PM. The shortlist will be displayed on the Ministry of Education and Sports Website: www.education.go.ug and on Notice Boards at Legacy Towers on Wednesday 10th September 2025.