Kampala, Uganda: Victoria University has announced 100 fully funded Master’s scholarships under the Rajiv Memorial Scholarships Programme, offering exceptional graduates from the Class of 2025 an opportunity to pursue postgraduate education while honouring the legacy of the late Rajiv Ruparelia.
The scholarships, funded by the Ruparelia Family through the Ruparelia Family Foundation, are exclusively reserved for Victoria University’s top-performing graduates and are intended to nurture the next generation of leaders, researchers and innovators.
In a public notice issued by the Office of the Vice Chancellor, the university described the initiative as more than a scholarship programme, saying it represents an investment in Uganda’s future through academic excellence, leadership and impactful research.
“This landmark initiative offers 100 fully funded Master’s scholarships that honour the enduring legacy of the late Rajiv Ruparelia, a legacy defined by excellence, leadership and service.”
The university said the programme seeks to encourage outstanding graduates to undertake meaningful research while contributing to Uganda’s growing knowledge economy.
Eligible applicants must be bachelor’s degree graduates from Victoria University’s Class of 2025 with an outstanding academic record and demonstrated leadership qualities. Candidates must either hold an admission letter or qualify for admission into a Victoria University Master’s programme.
Beneficiaries will also be required to serve as Research or Tutorial Assistants under the university’s Work Integrated Learning programme each trimester, maintain a clean disciplinary record and meet application, registration, functional and Learning Management System (LMS) fees.
To qualify, applicants must have attained a minimum CGPA of 4.3, equivalent to a Second Class Upper Division or higher. Preference will be given to graduates with outstanding final-year research projects, conference presentations or innovation initiatives.
The university is also seeking candidates with proven leadership experience through student leadership, entrepreneurship, volunteer work or community service. Applicants must submit recommendation letters from their Dean or Head of Department confirming their leadership ability and integrity.
Successful scholars will be expected to maintain the required academic standards throughout their studies, attend seminars, workshops and graduate training sessions, participate in mentorship and innovation programmes, and submit progress reports at the end of every trimester.
They will also be required to sign the Rajiv Memorial Scholarships Contract. The university noted that scholarships may be withdrawn in cases of poor academic performance, academic misconduct, plagiarism, criminal behaviour, prolonged absenteeism or breaches of university regulations.
The scholarships will be awarded for the July/August 2026 intake, with beneficiaries expected to complete their Master’s programmes within two academic years and produce dissertations of publishable quality.
Victoria University said the programme will be implemented transparently while promoting gender balance, inclusion of students with disabilities and equitable representation across all faculties.
Applicants are required to submit an official application form, a Victoria University admission letter, academic transcripts, an updated curriculum vitae, a personal statement and a recommendation letter.
Applications close on July 22, 2026.
The Rajiv Memorial Scholarships were established to preserve the legacy of the late Rajiv Ruparelia by empowering outstanding young Ugandans with advanced education and leadership opportunities, reinforcing Victoria University’s commitment to academic excellence, research and national development.
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