7^th November 2025

Makerere University, Kampala

Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) Endowment Fund Board has awarded scholarships to 18 outstanding students during. The beneficiaries were selected during  the Board’s  inaugural meeting held from October 23 to 24, 2025, at Protea Hotel, Entebbe.

The scholarships, offered under the CoCIS Endowment Fund, aim to support academically exceptional yet financially challenged students pursuing various computing and information science disciplines at Makerere University.

Day 1  of the residential board retreat

During the two-day retreat chaired by Ms. Sheila Migereko, the Board reviewed 22 applications that had been pre-vetted from an initial pool of 54. After a rigorous evaluation guided by clear selection criteria—including a minimum GPA of 3.6, valid registration, and credible evidence of financial need—the Board approved 18 applicants for full and partial financial support for the 2025/2026 academic year.

The beneficiaries were categorized into four award tiers, with varying levels of financial support:

• Category 1: USD 2,000 awarded to one overall best student.
• Category 2: USD 1,500 each awarded to two students.
• Category 3: USD 1,000 each awarded to five students.
• Category 4: USD 500 each awarded to ten students.

The top recipient of the Category 1 Award, worth USD 2,000, is Byali Maqueline Leya, a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering student.

In Category 2, Businge Pamela (Bachelor of Library and Information Science) and Isingoma Edgar (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science) received USD 1,500 each.

Category 3 beneficiaries include Ggayi Edward, Katende Herman, Najjuko Edith, Nakatinda Ruth, and Walukagga Sudais, each receiving USD 1,000.

The Category 4 scholarship, each worth USD 500, went to Nakabale Benjamin, Kemigisha Daphine, Lutalo Allan, Namaganda Sandra, Nankunda Lillian, Nansubuga Catherine, Okwir Moses, Owori Boniface, Ssenkungu Joseph, and Sukwe Benjamin.

Speaking at the conclusion of the meeting, Chairperson Ms. Migereko commended the student leadership for initiating the scholarship vetting process and reiterated the Fund’s commitment to empowering brilliant students to achieve their academic goals. She emphasized the importance of sustaining the Endowment Fund through continuous alumni and partner contributions to ensure that no capable student is left behind due to financial constraints.

The CoCIS Endowment Fund was established to promote excellence, equity, and innovation by providing scholarships, research grants, and development support for students and staff within the College. The 2025/26 awards mark a milestone in the Fund’s mission to nurture the next generation of tech leaders and innovators.

This permanent endowment fund was officially launched by the Vice Chancellor Makerere University Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe during the staff retreat that was held in 15^th – 16^th August, 2025 in Jinja.

Day 2 and closure of the residential board retreat

It will provide sustainable, long-term support across three critical pillars: enhancing student opportunities through scholarships and bursaries, accelerating groundbreaking research endeavors, and catalyzing innovation within the college.

Additional information click here: https://cocis.mak.ac.ug/vc-nawangwe-launches-cocis-endowment-fund-to-support-excellence-in-education-research-and-innovation/

Find details of the scholarship Award here

By Jane Anyango

Principal Communication officer CoCIS