Scholarships

Financial support for deserving learners at Great Lakes Industrial Institute.

GLIDE Scholarship Fund

The GLIDE Scholarship Fund exists to ensure that no deserving learner is denied industry-driven skills training because of financial hardship. It is sustained entirely by partner organisations, foundations, corporate CSR programmes, government initiatives and individual sponsors who believe in the power of practical education.

Scholarships at GLIDE are awarded on the basis of merit, demonstrated financial need, and commitment to complete the training programme and contribute back to the community. Recipients may receive full or partial tuition support, tools and training materials, or a combination of both.

Are you an organisation looking to fund a scholarship? Visit our Sponsor a Learner page to see how your CSR, ESG or development goals can be directly met through GLIDE.

Who Can Apply

Vulnerable youth from the Bukedi Sub-region and beyond
Female learners pursuing STEM & engineering trades
Learners with disabilities
Top-performing modular course graduates
Young parents and school dropouts seeking a second chance
Refugees and host-community youth

Available Scholarships

Each scholarship responds to a specific gap in access to skills training. Awards are announced every intake cycle.

Bukedi Youth Bursary

Full tuition support for needy youth from the Bukedi Sub-region enrolling in any modular or occupational course at GLIDE.

Cover: 100% tuition
Slots: 20 per intake
Duration: Full course

Girl-Child STEM Scholarship

Partial support for female learners pursuing Information Technology, Mechanical or Electronics Engineering.

Cover: Up to 70% tuition
Slots: 10 per intake
Priority: Female applicants

Entrepreneurship Grant

Seed capital and mentorship for top-performing graduates of GLIDE's business incubation programmes.

Cover: Startup toolkit + capital
Slots: 5 per cohort
Eligibility: GLIDE graduates

Disability Inclusion Award

Tuition and assistive-tool support for learners living with disabilities who wish to acquire technical skills at GLIDE.

Cover: Full tuition + tools
Slots: 5 per intake
Support: Accessibility assistance

Refugee & Host-Community Scholarship

Skills-training support for refugee youth and youth from host communities in Uganda.

Cover: Full tuition + materials
Slots: 15 per intake
Focus: Modular & occupational trades

Continuing-Student Merit Award

Renewable award for currently enrolled GLIDE students with outstanding academic and practical performance.

Cover: 50% tuition renewal
Criteria: Top 10% of class
Renewal: Termly review

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for a GLIDE scholarship, applicants must:

Meet the entry requirements for the chosen course
Demonstrate genuine financial need (supporting documents required)
Be admitted or in the process of being admitted to GLIDE
Provide two recommendation letters (e.g. from LC1, school, or church/mosque)
Submit a personal statement explaining their motivation and goals
Commit to completing the training programme and to giving back to their community

How to Apply

Step 1: Submit your admission application via our Apply Now form.
Step 2: Download and complete the Scholarship Application Form (available at the GLIDE offices or by request).
Step 3: Attach all supporting documents:
- Recommendation letters (2)
- Proof of financial need (LC1 letter, income statement, etc.)
- Copies of academic records
- Copy of National ID / Birth Certificate
Step 4: Submit by email to glidesec@gmail.com or deliver to the GLIDE offices.
Step 5: Attend a short interview (in person or by phone) if shortlisted.

Fund a Scholarship Through Your Organisation

Every scholarship at GLIDE is funded by a partner — corporate CSR programme, foundation, NGO, government initiative or individual sponsor. If your organisation wants a transparent, high-impact way to invest in Uganda's young people, we would like to hear from you.

Sponsor a Learner

Questions About Scholarships?

Contact the GLIDE Scholarships Desk for any clarification on eligibility, deadlines, or documentation.

glidesec@gmail.com
+256 759 347 053
P.O Box 71252, Clock Tower, Kampala, Uganda

Start Your Application

Select Your Application Type

Choose the type of course you are applying for to access the correct application form.

Occupational Courses

Level 1-3 Certificate Programs

2 Years Max

Modular Courses

Short, focused competency-based training

Open Duration

Diploma Courses

NCHE Accredited Programs

2-3 Years

Occupational Application Form

PART A: ABOUT GLIDE AND PROGRAMS

GLIDE is an emerging industrial institute with a drive for prosperous, smarter, and greener Communities. GLIDE provides wholesome skilling, training, nurturing and research for individual, group and household business development. The Programs are implemented under the Uganda Vocational Qualifications framework. Certificates are awarded by the Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT) of the Ministry of Education and Sports.

PART B: JOINING AND AWARD INFORMATION

Program Award	Minimum Duration	Minimum Requirement

PART C: PROGRAM CHOICE

To be completed in CAPITALS by the Applicant. Write all names in full as on academic document.

a) Full Names *

b) Phone Contact *

c) Email Address *

Program Applied For *

PART D: ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent.

Index No.

Year of Examination

Summary Grade

Upload UCE Certificate (Optional) PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG (Max 5MB)

Subjects (10 subjects maximum)

Attach a photocopy of the UCE Certificate or its equivalent.

2. Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent.

Index No.

Year of Examination

Overall Grade

Upload UACE Certificate (Optional) PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG (Max 5MB)

Subjects (5 subjects maximum)

Attach a photocopy of the UACE Certificate or its equivalent.

3. Other qualifications and Institutions attended, if any

Year From

Year To

Name of Institution

Qualification Obtained

Class of Award (if any)

Upload Certificate/Transcript (Optional) PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG (Max 5MB)

Degree/Diploma Holders should attach certified copies of their Certificates and Academic Transcripts.

4. If you are already admitted to any program indicate:

i) Registration Number

ii) Institution

iii) Programme

PART E: OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION

(a) Marital Status

(b) Permanent Address

E-Mail

(g) Religious affiliation (if any)

(a) Citizenship

(b) Home District

(d) Home Village/Cell

Date of Birth

EMPLOYMENT RECORD

Give brief details of your employment record (if any), begin with the most current.

Job/Position

Institution/Company/Employer

Period (from...to...)

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Indicate relationship with guardian e.g. aunt, wife

Relationship

Full Names

Nationality

Telephone Number

Place of Residence

REFEREES

Give 2 names of persons in responsible position from whom confidential information may be obtained about you if necessary.

First Referee

Full Name

Address

Phone Number

Second Referee

Full Name

Address

Phone Number

APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT

Application Fee: 20,000/= Uganda Shillings (Non-refundable)
Bank Details: Equity Bank | Account: 1036201156682 | Branch: Oasis Mall

Upload Payment Receipt * Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG (Max 5MB)

DECLARATION

It should be NOTED by all applicants that cases of impersonation, Falsification of Documents or giving False/incomplete information wherever discovered either at Registration or afterwards will lead to automatic CANCELLATION of Admission and Prosecution in the Uganda Courts of Law.

I confirm that the information given on this form, to the best of my knowledge, is correct. I have noted and understood the implication of giving incorrect information.

Signature of the Applicant *

Date *