Education is the cornerstone of any Country and a prerequisite for Economic, Social and Political Development of a Nation. It improves the productive capacity of society and enhances their Political, Economic and Scientific Institutions towards a Sustainable Development.

Realizing that the cost of education is highly unattainable for some families in the Ugandan Society and in her bid to contribute to reducing socio-economic inequality, Busitema University has come up with a scheme to support disadvantaged but bright students to enable them pursue formal education.

Busitema University is therefore calling upon all eligible candidates to apply for her Compassionate Scholarship scheme for 2025/2026 academic year starting on Monday 16th June, 2025 and ending on Monday 14th July, 2025.

Eligibility:

• All applicants should have been admitted on private scheme to any Bachelor or Diploma Programme offered at Busitema University.
• All the applicants must be from economically disadvantaged, primarily from rural and Peri-Urban area within the target districts of the Eastern Region where Busitema University Campuses are located namely; (Busia, Tororo, Mbale, Pallisa, Soroti, Kamuli, and Butebo)
• Applicants should not have been previously admitted on Government sponsorship or holders of any other form of scholarships.
• Must have studied and sat for UACE in the last five years.
• The applicant must have sat for UACE in any of the schools in the districts indicated above.
• This scheme shall consider only those students admitted in 2025/2026 Academic year.
• Only direct entrants from (A ‘Level) will be considered.
• This support will only consider candidates on Science (STEM) programmes in the University.
• All applicants should provide a copy of identification (National ID) of the Parent /Guardian.

Application Process

• Download the compassionate application scholarship scheme form for Busitema University from the website, https://busitema.ac.ug/academics/downloads
• Print the form and fill all the required details
• Scan your O-Level, A-Level, your School/National Identity Card, Parent Guardian National Identity Card and the filled compassionate form into one combined pdf file.
• Submit your application as attachments to the following email address, compassionate@busitema.ac.ug
• Make sure your name and registration number appear in the subject of your email.

Note:

1. Deadline for application is: Monday 14th/July/2026.
2. All applications shall be received via the given email address.

3. Shortlisted candidates shall be displayed on Busitema University website, https://busitema.ac.ug/academics/downloads