By Spy Uganda
Kampala: Victoria University has announced that it extended 10 bursaries to each of the 529 members of the 11th Parliament totalling 5290 bursaries that will be awarded to the financially struggling-best learners from their constituencies.
”Has your MP offered you a bursary? We extended at least ten (10) COVID-19 tuition-relief bursaries to each of the 529 Members of Parliament. Get in touch with your MP today and grab this chance of joining Victoria University,” announced the University.
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Victoria University is one of the leading universities in Uganda and stands out as a center for academic excellence. It offers a fresh and intellectually stimulating environment that nurtures critical thinkers.
According to a letter seen addressed to one of the MPs Hon. Okello Charles Patrick Engola Macodwogo of Oyam County North, the university will waive off the functional fees, paid once every year, ranging from UGX 350,000 to UGX 650,000 depending on whether a student is offering a Master, Bachelor, Diploma or Higher Education Certificate (HEC).
Also, sponsored students will only be expected to pay tuition fees which range from UGX 400,000 to UGX 930,000, depending on any given academic programme of their choice.
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”We are privileged to be the only university in the country that has implemented a learning approach where students study while working to gain experience. Cur work-integrated- learning programme is enabling students to complete a program of three years with two to three years’ work experience,” reads the letter addressed to MPs.
”For effective communication with the university, kindly coordinate with the Head of Marketing on 0701702443/07703990 68 or email us at head-marketing@vu.ac.ug We look forward to partnering with you to educate and facilitate the dreams of young,” letter adds.
The University that was opened in August 2013, has the capacity, facilities and determination to revitalize higher education in Uganda and in the region with a commitment to play a leading role in bringing and developing high-quality education, student-centred learning opportunities based on standards of excellence that are unique, innovative and difficult to match.
