2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR

PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE COURSES

The Skills Development Facilitation Grant (SDFG) is a flagship partial scholarship initiative designed to empower youth across Uganda by enhancing access to quality technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Administered in collaboration with select accredited tertiary institutions, this cost-sharing program supports students pursuing Diploma and Certificate programs in demand-driven career fields.

Program Information

Who Can Apply?

The program targets students who have completed any of the following:

Uganda Community Polytechnic Certificate (UCPC)
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE/S.4)
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE/S.6)
National Certificate (UVTAB or equivalent)

Grant Coverage

The SDFG covers between 50% to 100% of the tuition fees for the course of admission. Beneficiaries are responsible for the remaining percentage and all other related costs such as registration & examination fees, course materials, uniforms, welfare fees (where applicable) or any other relevant requirement depending on the institution chosen.

Note: All programs are examined by the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB), except for ECD and Art & Industrial Designs which follow other respective professional assessment.

Available Courses & Programs

STUDY MODES: DAY, EVENING, WEEKEND, AND IN-SERVICE

Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Automobile Engineering
Water & Sanitation Engineering
Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
Journalism & Media Studies
Accounting & Finance
Business Administration
Hotel Management & Institutional Catering
Tourism & Hospitality Management
Cosmetology
Fashion & Garment Design
Art & Industrial Design
Early Childhood Development (ECD)

Requirements and Selection

Minimum Entry Requirements

For National Diploma Programs: Either UACE results with at least 1 Principal Pass and 2 Subsidiaries in relevant subjects with 3-5 passes at UCE.
OR
A National Certificate from UVTAB with a Second-Class Lower Division & above with 3-5 passes at UCE.
For National Certificate Programs: Either results from UCE with at least 3-5 passes in relevant subjects.
Or a community polytechnic Certificate from UVTAB.
All applicants must present certified academic documents relevant to the chosen course.

Selection Criteria

TVET minimum academic requirements
Availability of grant slots
Recommendation based on talent
Merit and/or demonstrated need

Why SDFG?

Skilling the youth for sustainable employment
Promoting inclusive access to education
Building a self-reliant, technically competent workforce

How to Apply

Students can apply online or visit the admissions office of any of the participating institutions.

+256 392 548317 +256 782 954910 +256 702 081 313 info@skdfg.org

Partial Scholarship Application Form

Interested Applicants should follow the guidelines and fill in the form below.

Full Name

Sex

Date of Birth

Nationality

Phone Number

Email Address

Address

Last School Attended

Year

1st Choice

2nd Choice

3rd Choice

4th Choice

Next of Kin - Full Name

Next of Kin - Phone Number

Next of Kin - Address

Relative/Friend Name (Kampala area)

Relative/Friend Phone

Relative/Friend Address

Reason for Applying for Partial Sponsorship

Strategy for Covering Remaining Tuition Balance

Preferred School / Institution

I declare that the information provided is true and correct, and I will obey institute rules and regulations.