SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW
Organization: Ahaki Institute
Scholarship Type: Fully/Partially Funded
Eligible Programs: BSH and PgDip-SRH
Location: Uganda (Hybrid – Virtual & In-Person)
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025, at 23:59 EAT
Scholarship Cycle: 2025/2026 Academic Yea
About Ahaki Institute
Afya na Haki (Ahaki) Institute is a leading Ugandan center for health and human rights research, training, and policy development. With a focus on Africentric frameworks, Ahaki offers innovative academic programs in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) through its School of Health Policy & Management. The Institute is recognized for blending theory with practical advocacy, litigation, and community-based approaches to SRH across Africa
Degree Programs Covered
1. Bachelor of Sexual & Reproductive Health (BSH)
- Duration: 3 years
- Delivery: 70% virtual, 30% in-person
- Focus: Africentric approaches, litigation, advocacy
- Ideal For: High school graduates or diploma holders seeking entry-level SRH leadership roles
2. Post-graduate Diploma in SRH (PgDip-SRH)
- Duration: 1 year
- Delivery: Practice-based learning with policy and research tools
- Ideal For: Mid-career professionals transitioning into SRH or advancing their credentials
What the Scholarship Covers
- Full or partial tuition coverage
- Support for research-related expenses (e.g., data collection, ethics clearance, community engagement)
- Travel assistance for mandatory in-person sessions, fieldwork, or conferences (case-by-case basis)
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Ahaki SRH Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be African citizens residing in any African country
- Hold an offer of admission to the BSH or PgDip-SRH program (2025/26 cohort)
- Demonstrate a clear commitment to SRH justice through work, activism, or lived experience
- Show leadership potential and a clear plan to influence SRH policy, advocacy, or community outcomes
- Priority is given to applicants from marginalized or underserved backgrounds
Application Timeline
- Recommended Degree Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
- Scholarship Application Deadline: June 30, 2025, at 23:59 EAT
- Shortlisting and Interviews: July 2025
- Award Notifications: Late July 2025
- Program Start Date: Orientation begins August 18, 2025 (tentative)
Selection Criteria
- Commitment to SRH and social justice: 40%
- Demonstrated leadership and potential for impact: 30%
- Academic performance: 20%
- Financial need: 10%
Application Tips
- Root your motivation in African SRH realities and Africentric frameworks
- Quantify your achievements (e.g., “Reached 20,000 youth through SRH awareness campaigns”)
- Frame your future goals in terms of reproductive justice and community empowerment
- Ensure your referee highlights leadership, not just responsibilities
- Proofread carefully – polished applications demonstrate serious intent
How to Apply
Step 1 – Apply to the Degree Program
- Submit your transcripts and pay the UGX 50,000 application fee
Step 2 – Prepare Scholarship Application Materials
- Personal statement (max 500 words) outlining motivation, goals, and potential community impact
- Current CV or résumé
- One reference letter (academic or professional) highlighting SRH engagement and leadership potential
Step 3 – Submit the Scholarship Application
Complete the online form
- Specify the type of support you are requesting
- Submit all required materials by June 30, 2025
Contact & More Information
- Email: info@ahakiinstitute.ac
- Phone/WhatsApp: +256 200 949 149 / +256 744 616 801
- Campus Address: Plot 6105 Valley Road, Canaan Sites, Nakwero-Gayaza, Uganda
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