Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1620 EAT on Friday 6 February 2026

The Airtel Africa Foundation on Thursday announced that 20 Ugandan students have been awarded fully funded scholarships valued at over 3.85 billion Ugandan shillings ($1.02 million) to pursue science and technology degree programmes at leading universities across the country.

The scholarship recipients, selected from underprivileged backgrounds, will begin their studies in February 2026 under the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship—a programme designed to expand access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and to boost Africa’s participation in the digital economy.

According to the foundation, the students will pursue their degrees at Makerere University, Kyambogo University, ISBAT University, Uganda Christian University, and Mbarara University of Science and Technology.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Kampala, Airtel Uganda Managing Director and CEO Soumendra Sahu said the fellowship was created to ensure that financial constraints do not prevent talented young Africans from accessing higher education.

I, like many other students, have struggled to raise the funds for my education,” said Baluku, one of the beneficiaries. “This scholarship opens the door for me to chase my dreams and make my family and community proud.”

The Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship is part of the foundation’s wider mission to promote education and digital inclusion across Africa by providing opportunities to students from low-income households.

Source: Chimpreports

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