Stanbic Bank Uganda has partnered with UNICAF, a leading Pan-African online education platform, to offer up to 82% scholarships to qualifying students pursuing internationally accredited degrees and professional development courses.
The partnership will support Stanbic Bank clients pursuing internationally accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs, as well as targeted skill-based courses, offered by UNICAF’s partner universities, primarily in the UK and Europe.
It is also a strategic move to invest in Uganda’s youth and provide them with the tools to shape a better future.
According to Israel Arinaitwe, Head of Personal Banking at Stanbic Bank Uganda, “Many Ugandan families continue to face real financial barriers to accessing higher education. Through this partnership with UNICAF, we are helping to remove those barriers by offering scholarships of up to 82%.”
Benefits of the Partnership
The partnership offers several benefits, including:
Up to 82% scholarships
Qualifying students can access scholarships of up to 82% to pursue internationally accredited degrees and professional development courses.
Globally Recognised Qualifications
UNICAF partners with reputable institutions such as the University of Suffolk, Liverpool John Moores University, and the University of East London, providing globally recognised qualifications that prepare learners for competitive global and local markets.
Flexible Online Learning
The partnership offers flexible online learning options that fit students’ lives, making it easier for them to balance their academic and professional commitments.
Investing in Uganda’s Future
The partnership is part of Stanbic Bank’s broader agenda to deliver meaningful, non-traditional value to its customers beyond banking.
Speaking at the signing of the partnership in Kampala, on Monday, Brenda Namanda, the Manager for Youth and Family Banking at Stanbic Bank, said, “Education is the heartbeat of the economy. We are investing in our youth today so that Uganda has the skilled professionals and leaders it will need tomorrow.”
The partnership between Stanbic Bank Uganda and UNICAF is a significant step towards expanding access to higher education and empowering young Ugandans with global learning opportunities for international universities and professional development courses.
The scholarship offers a transformational opportunity for thousands of young Ugandans to access quality education and shape a better future.
With its commitment to building a more inclusive, educated, and prosperous Uganda, Stanbic Bank is once again demonstrating its leadership in driving national development.