In partnership with Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)
KAMPALA, Uganda:26th September 2016 – The MTN Uganda Foundation officially launched a partnership with the Forum for African Women Educationalists Uganda Chapter (FAWEU) to provide full cover University Educationscholarshipsfor ten (10) Ugandan girls from the four regions (Central, North, East, and West) of the country.
This was the second round of a similar initiative; MTN sponsored 2 female students previously that completed their degrees earlier this year. These were in ICT related fields and the students are currently doing internships within the MTN environment.
The 10 girls were selected from 68 applications that FAWEU received from girls across the country with the desire to pursue undergraduate degrees in Information Technology related courses. The ten successful female students who will benefit from the MTN Foundation scholarship package include;
| SN | Name of Student | University | Course |
| 1 | Namaganda Maggie | Makerere University | Bsc. Software Engineering |
| 2 | Kyomuhendo Gloria | Bachelor of Information Technology | |
| 3 | Ndyowe Amara Pleasure | Kyambogo University | Bsc. Telecommunication Engineering |
| 4 | Anichan Middy Mary | Ndejje University | Computer Science |
| 5 | Dawa Harriet | Muni University | Bachelor of Science in Information System |
| 6 | Acen Rosemary | Kampala International University | Bachelor of Information Technology |
| 7 | Kyobweine Prisca | Makerere University | Computer science |
| 8 | Nankya Mari Benitah | Ndejje University |
Business computing and
Information Management |
| 9. | Tizaru Annet | Muni University | Bsc. Information Technology |
| 10. | Agenonga Joy | Muni University | Bachelor of Science in Information System |
The sponsorship included all program tuition and related fees, scholastic materials, meals, accommodation, basic personal requirements and career guidance & mentorship support.
MTN Uganda CEO Wim Vanhelleputte said, ”At MTN one of our key priority areas is Education and we recognize the value in empowering women in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), because ICT is a tool through which gender equality and women empowerment can be advanced to createcommunities where both women and men can substantively contribute and participate to socio economic growth.”
In Uganda there is a lot of potential for ICT to stimulate economic growth, socioeconomic development and effective governance and through the MTN Foundation we are happy to provide an opportunity for these young women to achieve their dreams considering many young people are often hindered by their social and economic circumstances from developing a relationship with ICT, said the CEO.
On their part, the Executive Director FAWEU, M/s Christine Semambo Sempebwa, thanked MTN Foundation for the continuous support extended to FAWEU towards Education of under privilege girls over the years. “We encourage other corporate organizations and entities to join MTN in this noble cause.” In recognition of the crucial role that women play in development, FAWE’s mission is to ensure that girls and womenare an intergral part of the intellectual part of the intellectual and technical resources base needed for the survival and prosperity of Uganda and Africa at large.
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