MTN and Victoria University Award Scholarships to 10 Innovative Youths

A group of 10 innovative students have commenced their bachelor’s degree studies at Victoria University today, as the institution starts its March 2022 intake, having been awarded scholarships from a partnership program between MTN Uganda and Victoria University.

The scholarships, comprising of 5 full and 5 half bursaries were awarded to the 10 winners last Friday in a joint press conference between MTN Uganda, under its youth-dedicated segment, MTN Pulse, and Victoria University, held at the MTN headquarters in Kampala.

The 10 winners were voted by the public based on their submitted videos, explaining why they needed the MTN Pulse-Victoria University scholarships. Over 12,000 votes were received on the MTN pulse platform. This followed the partnership and scholarship announcement that was made at the beginning of the year in a joint press conference held at the Victoria University campus.

The winners of the full scholarships include; Alupo Yvonne, Nanteza Nuriat, Jumba Jonathan, Nambissa Blessing Tracy, and Remo Idris Sebbi while the winners of the partial scholarships include; Mbogga A Swamaduh, Kataike Bridget, Nakayiwa Brenda, Nakayiga Shamim, and Okanya Brian.

While handing over the scholarships, Somdev Sen the MTN Uganda Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Uganda highlighted that the partnership is anchored on MTN Pulse’s steadfast commitment to create and extend opportunities to the youth in a bid to help them realize their full potential and get ahead in life.

“On behalf of MTN Uganda, I applaud the winners of these scholarships and wish them well in their studies at one of the prestigious learning institutions in the country. We believe that Victoria University will mold them into the change-makers that the world is waiting for,” Somdev said.

Dr. Lawrence Muganga the Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University assured the winners that Victoria University is focused on harnessing the potential of all youth with innovative ideas for the betterment of their lives and country.

“Young people look around yourselves and the world, the world is too big and you can reach wherever you want. Of all people who live on earth about 23% are students. So, you are in a sea of people who are trying to better themselves,” Muganga said, “Victoria University and MTN have given you an opportunity to better yourselves and the world. Seize this opportunity and benefit from it. Victoria University is there to guide you and take you to that future that you desire the most.”

Victoria University (VU) is a premier transformational higher education-oriented institution of learning with the mission of providing a dynamic environment, innovation, research, and community engagement.

Through this partnership, Victoria University is targeting problem solvers that have transformational ideas that change lives and impact the community while MTN Pulse is providing support to the youth to help them reach their full potential.