KAMPALA — The Ministry of Education and Sports has officially released 87 Ugandan students who have secured scholarships to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programmes in various disciplines at institutions of higher learning abroad.
The beneficiaries are set to undertake their studies in countries including China, Pakistan, India, Hungary, Cuba, Indonesia and the United Kingdom, among others. About 99 percent of the students will pursue Science-related programmes, reflecting Uganda’s continued focus on developing a highly skilled workforce in science, technology and other specialised fields critical to national development.
The students were formally released during a ceremony held at the National Archives and Records Centre in Kampala, attended by officials from the Ministry of Education and Sports, parents and other stakeholders.

The ceremony was presided over by Acting Minister of Education and Sports, Dr. JC Muyingo, who congratulated the beneficiaries upon securing the scholarships and urged them to approach their studies with discipline, commitment and determination to excel.
Dr. Muyingo also commended the parents for the important role they have played in supporting their children and encouraged them to continue guiding and supporting them throughout their academic journey.
Speaking at the ceremony, Hajji Muzamiru Mukwatampola, Acting Commissioner for Higher Education, explained the scholarship opportunities and appreciated the Government and the countries that have continued to provide Ugandan students with opportunities to pursue higher education and specialised training abroad.

The scholarships also demonstrate the benefits of Uganda’s strong diplomatic and bilateral relations with countries across the world. Through Government-to-Government cooperation, educational partnerships and longstanding diplomatic ties, Uganda continues to secure opportunities for its citizens to access advanced education, specialised skills, science and technology in different parts of the world.
Countries such as China, India, Hungary, Cuba, Pakistan, Indonesia and the
United Kingdom have continued to cooperate with Uganda in education and other areas of human-capital development, creating opportunities that are contributing to the growth of a skilled and knowledgeable workforce.
The Member of Parliament for Bujenje County in Masindi District, Hon. Patrick Kasumba, together with Evans Aryabaha from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, encouraged the beneficiaries to make the most of the opportunities and remain good ambassadors of Uganda throughout their stay abroad.
Representing the scholarship beneficiaries, Vivian Twijuka thanked the Government and the scholarship-giving countries for the opportunity, pledging that the students would remain focused on their studies and use the knowledge and skills acquired to contribute to Uganda’s development.
Parents also expressed appreciation to the Government for supporting their children and creating educational opportunities that will shape their professional and personal futures.
The occasion also provided an opportunity to recognise the contribution of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the NRM Government towards expanding access to education and strengthening Uganda’s international partnerships.
The continued investment in education, coupled with Uganda’s positive relations with countries around the world, is enabling more Ugandans to access specialised training and international academic opportunities that can support the country’s socio-economic transformation.
Dr. Muyingo thanked the scholarship-giving countries for their continued partnership with Uganda and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to seeking more opportunities for Ugandan students to study abroad.
He urged the beneficiaries to remain disciplined, respect the laws and cultures of their host countries and remember that they are ambassadors of Uganda. He further challenged them to return with knowledge, skills and expertise that can be applied to address Uganda’s development needs.
Dr. Muyingo subsequently formally released the 87 scholarship beneficiaries, sending them off with a message of responsibility, academic excellence and service to Uganda as they embark on their respective programmes abroad.
The development is another reflection of how Government’s investment in education, international cooperation and Uganda’s strong diplomatic relations continue to open new opportunities for young Ugandans while strengthening the country’s human capital for sustainable national development.