Teach For Uganda STEM Fellowship 2026
The Teach For Uganda STEM Fellowship 2026 offers young women with STEM backgrounds a fully funded opportunity to develop teaching and leadership skills while improving secondary education in Uganda.
Overview
The Teach For Uganda STEM Fellowship is a pilot initiative implemented under the Leaders in Teaching Program, supported by the Mastercard Foundation and a consortium led by the Luigi Giussani Foundation. The programme aims to address the shortage of qualified STEM teachers in Uganda while encouraging the participation and leadership of women in science and technology education. Fellows are placed in secondary schools to deliver learner-centred instruction, serve as positive role models, and drive education equity.
Eligibility
- Must be a female Ugandan citizen or a refugee currently residing in Uganda.
- Must hold a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
- Must be between 22 and 27 years old at the time of application.
- Must possess English language proficiency.
- Must be willing to be placed in any USE secondary school.
- Must commit to education equity, leadership, and undertaking the one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).
Benefits
- Participation and all associated services, including training and support, are completely free of charge.
- Enrollment in a fully funded one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) during the first year.
- Practical classroom teaching experience in secondary schools.
- Continuous professional development, coaching, and leadership training.
- Opportunities to inspire girls as visible STEM role models and contribute to community-rooted solutions.
How to Apply
Eligible and interested candidates should verify that they meet all mandatory requirements before submitting their applications through the official application portal.
Deadline
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