| S/N | PhD Level | Slots |
| 1. | Health Sciences (Neurology, Dermatology, oncology, Paediatrics) | 4 |
| 2. | Agricultural Sciences (Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Agronomics, Soil science or animal sciences) | 3 |
| 3. | Engineering Sciences (Mechanical, Architecture, Electrical or Water Engineering) | 4 |
| 4. | Natural Sciences (Physics, Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Sciences) | 3 |
| 5. | Sports Sciences | 1 |
| Master’s Level | ||
| 1. | Health Sciences (Cardiology, Neurology, Gynaecology, Pathology, Psychiatry and Pediatrics) | 4 |
| 2. | Agricultural Sciences (Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Biotechnology, soil science or Agri business) | 4 |
| 3. | Engineering Sciences (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Transportation Engineering)) | 5 |
| 4. | Computer Sciences (Cyber security, Computer Forensics, Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence) | 4 |
| 5. | International Relations, Public Policy or Climate Change | 3 |
| Total | 35 |
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandan scholars to pursue studies at Masters and PhD in UK Universities for 2027/2028 Academic Year.
Eligibility
PhD Level
Each applicant:-
- should have a master’s degree in the relevant fields from a recognized University/ Institution
- should have a research supervisor from a recognized UK University,
Masters Level
Each applicant:-
- Should have an undergraduate degree in the relevant fields from a recognized University/ Institution
- Should have scored a minimum CGPA of 3.60
- Should have a two year work experience at the time of application
Note: Applicants with Foreign Qualifications should have their academic papers equated by NCHE
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 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 Friday 17th September 2026 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 Friday 25th September 2026.
Dr. Kedrace R. Turyagyenda PERMANENT SECRETARY
