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Call For Applications: Social Impact Award in Uganda

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The Social Innovation Academy (SINA) is bringing the Social Impact Award to Uganda. It is currently present in 25 countries and through Uganda, it will for the first time reach Sub-Saharan Africa. The award is more than a mere cash prize; it provides support to nurture social entrepreneurs, providing them with training, mentoring and seed funding to launch social ventures with a positive impact.

Eight finalists and their teams will be selected by an independent Jury composed of; ten high level government officials, investors, social entrepreneurs and academics in early June and go through a residential incubation bootcamp at the Social Innovation Academy (SINA). The bootcamp will help finalists get their ideas to the next level and grow their ideas into social enterprises, while being matched with mentors. All finalists are showcased internationally on the Social Impact Award website and join a global community of social entrepreneurs.

The jury will then select three winners, who will be awarded in September. Each winner will receive a cash prize of up to US$1000 and stands a chance to attend the Global Social Impact Summit in the capital of Georgia in Europe in November 2018. During the summit, the projects get further support for their venture development and connect to other global winners and social entrepreneurship stakeholders.

Eligibility:

  • Enterprises, ideas and projects working in Uganda to tackle social or environmental problems
  • Team members need to be born between 1988 and 2003 (14 to 30 years)
  • The project team must have started to work on the idea not earlier than 1st January 2017.
  • Applications are open for ideas not yet implemented as well as projects in the early state of implementation
  • Submitted projects must not have received funding exceeding 3500 US Dollars from investment, grants, donations, prize money etc. and with no participation in a comparable incubation program

Applications are open until 11:59pm on 15th May 2018

All details and application forms may be accessed at: https://uganda.socialimpactaward.net/ 

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026.

For Youth, By Youth is a global, youth-led movement committed to fostering conscious leadership and global solidarity as pathways to meaningful and lasting impact. Developed by 36 university students across 18 countries, this movement builds a network of engaged young leaders shaping a more just and equitable world.

BENEFITS

What You’ll Receive:

  • $2,500 scholarship for community action research
  • Mentorship & wellness coaching
  • Training in Storytelling, Responsible AI & Youth-led Participatory Action Research
  • International conferences & global network
  • 3-Year Journey: Individual → Community → Institutional Transformation

Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026

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Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) Results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released Aptitude Test Examination results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13th December 2025.

The Candidates who scored 50% and above in the aptitude test passed the aptitude examination and will have their programme -specific examination paper marked. Those who scored less than 50% failed.

Access the links below for the lists categorised under Science-based and Humanities based programmes respectively:

Please Note:

Candidates who are not satisfied with the results may appeal within two weeks from the release of these results through the application system: https://see.mak.ac.ug

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Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027

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SoL Graduands celebrate after being conferred upon their awards. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a Chartered University at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Uganda Certificate of Education (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (or its equivalent).

Sponsorship:

All Graduate Programmes are PRIVATELY-SPONSORED. Therefore, applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors where applicable. Applicants should note that the various fees payable to the University indicated for the various programmes EXCLUDE functional fees, accommodation, books, research and other expenses.

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