We are pleased to announce that the Shortlisted candidates for the 2024/2025 UK Commonwealth Scholarships is now released.
Exciting news for scholars eyeing the UK Commonwealth Scholarships for the Academic Year 2024/2025. The Ministry of Education and Sports, Republic of Uganda, has recently released a list of candidates shortlisted for various PhD and MSc programs in Health Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Natural Sciences, Computer Science, Science Education, and Sports Science. This notice is crucial for all shortlisted candidates, providing vital information on the subsequent steps towards securing this prestigious scholarship.
HOW TO CHECK THE UK COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS SHORTLIST
Step 1: Access the List below
- The Ministry of Education and Sports issued a public notice on 27th September 2023, listing the shortlisted candidates. Check out the names below:
| Program | Candidate Name | Gender | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD HEALTH SCIENCES | Alupo Patricia | F | Palisa |
| Apili Felister | M | Dokolo | |
| Atiku Saad Mahjub | M | Yumbe | |
| Bayo Pontious | M | Maracha | |
| Epuitai Joshua | M | Amuria | |
| Hope Derrick | M | Maracha | |
| Ibanda Ivan | M | Luuka | |
| Kabajulizi Immaculate | F | Hoima | |
| Kigongo Eustes | M | Mityana | |
| Mukiza Doreen | F | Kisoro | |
| PhD ENGINEERING SCIENCES | Ankunda Ampereza | M | Rukungiri |
| Babirye Susan | M | Mityana | |
| Betere Job Isaac | M | Kibuku | |
| Kugumikiriza Daniel | M | Jinja | |
| PhD EDUCATION | Isabirye Charles | M | Kamuli |
| PhD LAW | Bwambale Wilberforce | M | Kasese |
| MSc. HEALTH SCIENCES | Twinomugisha Alex | M | Isingiro |
| Gimono Grace | F | Sironko | |
| Nankya Brenda Diana | F | Budaka | |
| Ssebutinde Richard | M | Luwero | |
| Mwebe Ponsiano | M | Kalungu | |
| Mubaraka Hatim Wasswa | M | Kampala | |
| Kiggwe Timothy | M | Wakiso | |
| Atwiine Deusdedit | M | Mitooma | |
| Kihyaka Royallyn Morris | M | Buliisa | |
| Ndagire Susan | F | Buikwe | |
| Lutalo Julius | M | Nakasongola | |
| Namasembe Hellen | M | Rakai | |
| Mirembe Lynette | F | Wakiso | |
| Nansubuga Angela | F | Kanungu | |
| Irumba Pauline | M | Not Indicated | |
| MSc. ENGINEERING SCIENCES | Abiriamazo Charity | F | Terego |
| Emitu Christopher | M | Serere | |
| Faruku Mbiru | M | Isingiro | |
| Guma Frank Rodgers | F | Arua | |
| Kagimu Solomon Mark | M | Wakiso | |
| Kasule Gerald | M | Wakiso | |
| Komakech Richard Caeser | M | Kitgum | |
| Kumugonza Jacqueline | F | Iganga | |
| Mukasa Peter | M | Mukono | |
| Mwanga Joshua | M | Wakiso | |
| Nabaasa Hirji | M | Rukungiri | |
| Odongo Douglas | M | Alebtong | |
| Opio Joshua Ochiba | M | Nebbi | |
| Owot Derrick Haron | M | Wakiso | |
| Ssengonzi Benard | M | Wakiso | |
| MSc. NATURAL SCIENCES | Ainembabazi Contilda | F | Kabale |
| Businge Alex | M | Ntoroko | |
| Katwesigye Richard | M | Isingiro | |
| Kihembo Moses | M | Ntoroko | |
| Kitalikyawe Joseph | M | Kakumiro | |
| Lubwama Bernard | M | Ssembabule | |
| Makoha Lawrence | M | Busia | |
| Namuganga Linah Rebecca | F | Kampala | |
| Tamale Paul | M | Wakiso | |
| MSc. COMPUTER SCIENCE | Atukunda Phoebe Karungi | F | Mbarara |
| Bogere Paul | M | Bugiri | |
| Drapari Denish | M | Madi-Okollo | |
| Fahad Baboine Kyagonga | M | Kamuli | |
| Kibazo Jonathan | M | Kampala | |
| Kinobe Jordan Athanasius | M | Wakiso | |
| Konso Hasifa | F | Iganga | |
| Kyameire Hadijah | M | Kanungu | |
| Lumala Brian | M | Kalungu | |
| Mwesigwa Jonathan | M | Kabale | |
| Sifudu Peter | M | Busia | |
| MSc. SCIENCE EDUCATION | Ainomugisha Allan | M | Mbarara |
| Ariho Innocent | M | Kanungu | |
| Bwambale Joram | M | Kasese | |
| Guma Allhaj Salim | M | Koboko | |
| Kamanzi Lawrence | M | Bushenyi | |
| Kasakya Jonah | M | Butebo | |
| Nakhokho James Ignatius | M | Namisindwa | |
| Nansikombi Phionah | F | Iganga | |
| Nuwabaine Aisha | F | Rukungiri | |
| Ssenkungu Ambrose | M | Wakiso | |
| MSc. SPORTS SCIENCE | Asiimwe Brenda Sharon | F | Kamwenge |
| Asiimwe Ritah | F | Rubanda | |
| Gumisiriza Brian | M | Kiruhura | |
| Kungu Pius | M | Wakiso | |
| Niwamanya Kenneth | M | Mubende | |
| Nyanzi Paul | M | Kampala | |
| Ogwang Michael | M | Oyam | |
| Okot Sam | M | Dokolo | |
| Oluka Joseph | M | Ngora | |
| Orikiriza Gilbert | M | Mbarara | |
| Tayebwa Thompson | M | Sheema | |
| Tukasingura Denis | M | Ntungamo |
Step 2: Identify Your Program
- Within the list, candidates are listed under specific programs: PhD and MSc in various fields.
Step 3: Locate Your Name
- Candidates’ names are alphabetically listed, alongside their gender and district information. Peruse the list carefully to find your name.
Step 4: Understand the Next Steps
- If you find your name, it’s imperative to understand the forthcoming steps, as outlined by the Ministry.
Step 5: Adhere to Instructions
- Shortlisted candidates must adhere to the given instructions to advance in the scholarship process. Negligence could result in disqualification.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES
Following the shortlisting, candidates are required to take several vital steps promptly:
- Complete Online Application: Immediately complete the online application to the UK Commonwealth Scholarship Commission via their official website. The application window closes on Tuesday, 17th October 2023.
- Seek Guidance: It’s advisable to read advice provided by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission available here before initiating the application process.
- Understand the Process: Completing the online application doesn’t guarantee a scholarship nomination. Nominations will be done by the Ministry post-application, based on further evaluations and an oral interview.
- Stay Alert for Interviews: The Ministry will communicate the dates for oral interviews to the shortlisted candidates in due time. Candidates should stay alert for this communication and prepare adequately.
