A traffic officer receiving his admissionto Victoria Univrersity on full scholarship from Rajiv Ruparelia (R)
Victoria University through the Ruparelia Foundation has announced 1500 scholarships to Ugandan students to further their eductaion.
Rajiv Ruparelia, the Promoter and Director at Victoria University said every academic year, depending on the various situations and opportunities, the University offers close to 100 full scholarships to selected students under different categories.
Rajiv said Ruparelia Foundation has given Victoria University bursaries “which we are using to make education accessible to all
Ugandans; by granting a 60% reduction of tuition.”
He added that there are only a few slots left of the 1,500 slots for this February to March intake.
He noted that majority of the bursaries will go to Applicants in a Direct Entry Procedure and 400 other slots will be offered through the Additional Quota, awarded through selected leaders, in communities around the country.
“We know that there are several students who are struggling to
secure tuition, to ably join this University. That’s why we are giving 60% reduction on our tuition to Ugandan students,” Rajiv said.
Announcing the scholarships at Victoria University, Rajiv also announced Full Scholarships to Five students including a traffic officer, who have had peculiar financial challenges, yet they have a passion for
learning and contributing to the changing of the society. The five students include: Feddy Akello, Sylvester Lulenzi, David Siya, Moses Ssemitego and Swabrah Mbawomye.
To avoid being defrauded, Rajiv said: “It is important, that before you deal with any leader in your community, stating that he or she acting on our behalf; make sure you contact Victoria University to confirm the authenticity. No student is allowed to pay any amount of money to these leaders in your community. Once recommended by any local leader in your community or district, you will be required to follow up, for your admission, at our head office, at
Victoria University, in Kampala. Please take this caution seriously.
The bursaries, are open to all students around the country, who meet the required minimum set standards, as you will be guided by the University Staff.”
He added that Victoria University is privileged to be part of a Group of 40 other companies under the same ownership.
“The sister companies, and hundreds of other partner companies and organisations, are a perfect ground for the training, internships and possible job placements for all our students we release to the job market every year,” he said.
He added: “Based on this fact, the University is intentional, in ensuring that students not only go for good and credible internships, but also get retained by the leading employers in the country. Alternatively, by the time they leave us, they are well skilled, to start their own businesses.”
He said at Victoria University, they cultivate ideas, celebrate diversity, foster entrepreneurship, seek excellence, and also impact communities.
“The basic idea is that students are more likely to be interested in what they are learning, more motivated to learn new concepts and skills, and better prepared to succeed in their careers if what they are learning mirrors real-life contexts, equips them with practical and useful skills, and addresses topics that are relevant and applicable to their lives outside of the University,” he said.
