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Chinese Embassy provides UGX 76 million in scholarships to Uganda students in 2023

$76M USD

Funder	Chinese Embassy
Recipient Organization	Makerere University
Country	Uganda
Start Date	Nov 15, 2023
End Date	Mar 06, 2026
Duration	842 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`106822`

Grant Description

On November 15, 2023, the Chinese Embassy in Uganda awarded scholarships totaling UGX 76 million to students at Makerere University under the Scholarship of Friendship and Academic Excellence program.

This initiative, established in 2018, has supported a total of 72 students to date. The Scholarship of Friendship and Academic Excellence was launched to assist socioeconomically disadvantaged yet academically promising students at Makerere University.

Each academic year, the Chinese Embassy offers 30 scholarships to continuing students across various colleges within the university. These scholarships are administered by the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate (GMD) at Makerere University.

The scholarship covers tuition and functional fees for one academic year, with the possibility of renewal based on academic performance and availability of funds. The selection process emphasizes transparency and integrity, ensuring that the most deserving candidates are chosen.

The Chinese Embassy's commitment to supporting Makerere University students underscores the strengthening educational ties between China and Uganda. This collaboration aims to enhance human resource development and foster mutual understanding between the two nations.

📋 Staff Comments

1. The Chinese translation for the Scholarship of Friendship and Academic Excellence is “中国大使优秀学生奖学金” or simply “中国大使奖学金”.

📚 Sources & References

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Scholarships, 30 Chinese Embassy Scholarships For Continuing Students 2018/2019 Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.