The Airtel Africa Foundation University Tech Scholarship 2026 for young Ugandans (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: 18th December 2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 Airtel Africa Foundation University Tech Scholarship. The Airtel Africa Foundation is offering full scholarships to 20 exceptional first year undergraduate students in Uganda, empowering the next generation of leaders in technology and innovation.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be admitted as a first year student at one of the following universities:
  • Makerere University
  • ISBAT University
  • Uganda Christian University
  • Mbarara University of Science and Technology
  • Kyambogo University
• Be a Ugandan national
• Not hold any other scholarship, including a Government of Uganda Scholarship
• Be admitted to an eligible course at a participating university
• Be a new entrant in their first year
• Meet the minimum entry requirements of the university (at least two principal passes at UACE obtained in one sitting) and demonstrate the potential to succeed in their selected program
• Come from a financially constrained background and demonstrate financial need.

The fellowship focuses on students pursuing degrees in: IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Benefits

• The fellowship covers tuition, accomodation, academic materials, and a fixed stipend to cover core course expenses.
  

Apply Now for the Airtel Africa Foundation University Tech Scholarship

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Airtel Africa Foundation University Tech Scholarship