Kampala, Uganda | Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) has awarded scholarships to 18 outstanding students under its newly established CoCIS Endowment Fund.
The beneficiaries were selected during the Fund Board’s inaugural meeting held from 23rd to 24th October 2025 at Protea Hotel, Entebbe.
The scholarships are designed to support academically exceptional but financially disadvantaged students pursuing computing and information science disciplines at the university.
Chaired by Sheila Migereko, the two-day residential retreat reviewed 22 shortlisted applications out of an initial pool of 54 before approving 18 candidates for full and partial financial assistance for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Selection was based on a competitive process that considered a minimum GPA of 3.6, valid registration, and proof of financial need.
The awards were distributed across four categories:
● Category 1: USD 2,000 to one overall best student.
● Category 2: USD 1,500 each to two students.
● Category 3: USD 1,000 each to five students.
● Category 4: USD 500 each to ten students.
The top recipient, Byali Maqueline Leya, a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering student, received the USD 2,000 Category 1 award.
In Category 2, Businge Pamela (Bachelor of Library and Information Science) and Isingoma Edgar (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science) each received USD 1,500.
Category 3 recipients, each awarded USD 1,000, include Ggayi Edward, Katende Herman, Najjuko Edith, Nakatinda Ruth, and Walukagga Sudais.
The USD 500 Category 4 scholarships went to Nakabale Benjamin, Kemigisha Daphine, Lutalo Allan, Namaganda Sandra, Nankunda Lillian, Nansubuga Catherine, Okwir Moses, Owori Boniface, Ssenkungu Joseph, and Sukwe Benjamin.
In her remarks, Migereko commended the student leadership for initiating the scholarship vetting process and reaffirmed the Board’s dedication to enabling bright students to reach their full potential.
She called for continued support from alumni and partners to sustain the Fund’s vision of educational equity and excellence.
Established in August 2025 and officially launched by Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, during the staff retreat in Jinja, the CoCIS Endowment Fund, aims to promote excellence, innovation, and inclusiveness within the college.
The Fund will provide long-term, sustainable support across three key areas:
1. Student opportunities through scholarships and bursaries,
2. Groundbreaking research initiatives, and
3. Innovation and development within the College of Computing and Information Sciences.
The 2025/26 scholarships mark a significant milestone in the Fund’s mission to nurture Uganda’s next generation of technology leaders and innovators.