Cavendish University rolls out Shs620million worth scholarships

The private university that January 31 reopens on-campus-learning for the first time in over a year due to Covid-19 observed that its scholarships target enhancing access to its tech-driven academic model.  

“We are coming to a world where everybody has to embrace technology which makes things a lot easier. That’s how we provide access to higher education,” CUU Vice Chancellor Prof John Mugisha noted.

According to the university authorities, over 150 Ugandans expressed interest in the scholarships but only 35 were considered for the January intake with more 25 scholarships at stake in the next intake.

“We cannot fail to observe quality. We must surpass the pre-pandemic performance therefore we shall strictly observe quality,” warned Mr Mugisha who also represents Uganda’s private university chancellors at the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).

Speaking from the premises of the university that has enrolled students from more than 31 nations worldwide, Prof Mugisha urged students to “work collaboratively rather than competitively.”

“The people you meet at this level are the ones you will meet in the next life after CUU. Don’t use your position as a scholarship beneficiary to despise others. Remember to do your best,” Mr Mugisha remarked in Kampala.

For CUU Deputy Vice Chancellor Dr Olive Sabiiti, “the scholarships are the university’s commitment to building on and responding to community and societal needs, interests and student-lifestyles.”

“We are taking on board five tutorial assistants to support you during this semester. Take advantage of this opportunity,” she told scholarship awardees.

A guardian to one of the scholarship awardees told this publication that “this is a huge relief.”

“Our pockets were obviously affected by Covid-19. All these students should take learning serious because many others missed out on the opportunity,” Ms Rachel Abu cautioned.

New academic program

CUU Friday launched a Master of Education in Educational Management as the latest addition to its several academic programs in “response to specific day-to-day industry needs within the education sector.”

“It is intended for people who would want to improve their efficiency in management of education institutions. We bring in industry practitioners to facilitate aspects of the program,” CUU Deputy Vice Chancellor Dr Olive Sabiiti told a gathering of close to 100 people on Friday.