The James Aryam Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies 2026 is a prestigious, fully funded opportunity designed to support refugees and conflict-affected individuals especially women—to pursue postgraduate education in Uganda.
Offered through Windle Trust International in partnership with Windle International Uganda and Kenya, the scholarship aims to empower future leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to drive community transformation and post-conflict recovery.
Scholarship Overview
The James Aryam Scholarship provides access to Master’s degrees and postgraduate diploma programmes, with a strong focus on education and development-related fields. The programme is tailored to build leadership capacity among beneficiaries while enhancing their academic and professional growth.
Purpose of the Scholarship
The scholarship seeks to:
Expand access to quality higher education for refugees and marginalized communities
Promote women’s leadership and empowerment
Strengthen capacity for community development and resilience building
Eligible Host Universities in Uganda
Applicants are required to apply for admission to at least one of the following institutions:
University of Kisubi
Makerere University
Uganda Martyrs University
Uganda Christian University
Bugema University