KAMPALA, UGANDA: Victoria University Kampala in partnership with MTN Uganda’s youth dedicated platform – MTN Pulse has awarded 10 lucky youths with scholarships to help them attain further education at the university in the commencing March-April Intake 2022.
The 10 scholarships and respective winners were unveiled on Friday, March 18th at the Victoria University main campus in Kampala with five youths taking home full scholarships and five awarded partial scholarships to commence their studies on Monday, 21st March 2022.
Through this partnership, Victoria University targeted problem solvers that have transformational ideas that change lives and impact the community while MTN Pulse committed to providing support to the youths to help them reach their full potential.
Below is the full list of winners for the Victoria University 2022 Scholarship program
Full Scholarship
- Alupo Yvonne
- Nanteza Nuriat
- Jumba Jonathan
- Nambiisa Blessing Tracy
- Remo Idris Sebbi
Partial Scholarship
- Mbogga A Swamaduh
- Kataike Bridget
- Nakayiwa Brenda
- Nakayiga Shamim
- Okanya Brian
The 10 winners were voted by the public based on their submitted videos, explaining why they needed the MTN Pulse-Victoria University scholarships with over 12,000 votes received on the voting platform.
Speaking at the scholarship awarding ceremony, MNT Uganda’s Chief of Marketing, Mr. Somdev Sen highlighted that the Victoria University partnership is anchored on MTN Pulse’s steadfast commitment to create and extend opportunities to the youth in a bid to help them realize their full potential and get ahead in life.
“On behalf of MTN Uganda, I applaud the winners of these scholarships and wish them well in their studies at one of the most prestigious learning institutions in the country,” Somdev said.
Dr. Lawrence Muganga the University Vice-Chancellor assured the winners that VU is focused on harnessing the potential of all youth with innovative ideas for the betterment of their lives and country.
“Young people look around yourselves and the world, the world is too big and you can reach wherever you want. Of all people who live on earth about 23% are student’s. So you step in a sea of people that are trying to better themselves. To those who prepare themselves for that very future, they are going to thrive. You have the opportunity that Victoria University and MTN pulse have given you an opportunity to be part of MTN Pulse Nation, the nation of life, grab it, live with it, benefit from it and Victoria University is there to hand hold you and take you to that future you desire most,” said Dr Muganga.
He explained that education has bitter roots, but the fruits are sweet.
“The way you conduct yourself when you come to Victoria University will determine which fruit you get. For Victoria University we are to give you the best education you will ever find in this country or East Africa. We think if a company like MTN is hiring, they are always looking for experience, so we will ensure that by the time you graduate you will leave with a 2-3 years of work experience,” he said.
This partnership according to Somdev will further cement the MTN Pulse’s ambition towards the empowerment and advancement of teens and youths in Uganda. He added, “It is easy for youths to become MTN Pulsers; all they have to do is dial *157# OK.”
Victoria University (VU) is a premier transformational higher education-oriented institution of learning with the mission of providing a dynamic environment, innovation, research, and community engagement. Victoria University has 2 intakes with one starting in March and another in September.
The University is committed to playing a leading role in bringing and developing high-quality education, student-centered learning opportunities based on standards of excellence that are unique, innovative and difficult to match.
Victoria University is part of the Ruparelia Group of Companies, which has a strong presence in the education sector in Uganda and has under its portfolio, Kampala Parents School and Delhi Public School International.
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