The program will be implemented across the Eastern, Central, Northern, and Western regions of Uganda in the following target districts; Abim, Adjumani, Agago, Amolatar, Amudat, Amuria, Amuru, Bududa, Bukwo, Bulisa, Bundibugyo, Buyende, Kaabong, Kaberamaido, Kalungu, Kampala, Kamwenge, Kanungu, Kasanda, Kasese, Katakwii, Kaabong, Kikuube, Kiryandongo, Kole, Kotido, Kween, Lamwo, Luuka, Manafwa, Mayuge,
Moroto, Moyo, Mubende, Mukono, Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk, Namayingo, Napak, Nebbi, Ntoroko, Nwoya, Obongi, Otuke, Pader, Palisa, Terego, Tororo, Wakiso, Isingiro and Yumbe.
Applicants should have completed secondary education and will be transitioning into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and University education through the Higher Education Access Certifi cate
(HEAC).
Applicants must be admitted for direct entry into the HEAC program for the academic year 2025/2026 to undertake a science/ STEM-related courses at the following partner universities: Bishop Stuart University, Busitema University, Cavendish University, Gulu University, Kabale University, Kumi University, Lira University, Muni University, Kampala International University (Western Campus – Ishaka), Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), Soroti University, Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi University and Ndejje University.
There are 500 bursaries available for this category (80% female; 20% male) for program participants interested in pursuing STEM-related university programs upon successful completion of the HEAC program.
