Remarks by U.S. Charge D’Affaires William D. Bent at Makerere University Partner Recognition Dinner June 16, 2023 | Kampala (As Prepared for delivery) Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, members of the University Council, and esteemed faculty and university partners, it gives me great pleasure to be here today. Ambassador Brown sends her regards from Washington …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 16 June, 2023 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Education, News, Sections & Offices, Speeches
U.S. EMBASSY EDUCATIONUSA SCHOLARS PROGRAM – Applications Due Friday, June 2nd U.S. Embassy Kampala seeks to identify 30 academically gifted Ugandan students to join the 2023 EducationUSA Scholars Program. The EducationUSA Scholars Program facilitates access to U.S. higher education through advising and mentoring during the application process. Please note THIS IS NOT A SCHOLARSHIP. EducationUSA Scholars Program …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 26 April, 2023 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Uganda
Humphrey Fellowship Program 2024-2025 Call for Applications U.S. Mission Uganda is now accepting applications for the 2024 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. The Humphrey Program brings accomplished professionals from developing countries to the United States at a midpoint in their careers for a ten-month program of non-degree study and related professional experiences. The program seeks …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 13 April, 2023 | Topics: Agriculture, Education, Health Issues, Human Rights, Science & Tech, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Uganda
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY KAMPALA, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY SECTION Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Kampala Media Literacy and Countering Disinformation Programs Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-PDS-KAM-FY23-02 Assistance Listing: 19.040 – Smith …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 23 February, 2023 | Topics: Education, embassy, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Uganda
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY KAMPALA, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY SECTION Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Kampala Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-PAS-FY23-01 Assistance Listing: 19.040 – Smith-Mundt 19.022- Fulbright Hays Estimated …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 15 February, 2023 | Topics: Education, embassy, Environment, Human Rights, Science & Tech, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Uganda
The U.S. Mission in Uganda is pleased to invite applications for the 2023 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers (Fulbright DAI). Fulbright DAI brings outstanding international primary and secondary educators to the United States for an academic semester to complete an individual or group project, take courses for professional development at a …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 15 February, 2023 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Sections & Offices, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Uganda
2024 Fulbright Research Awards for African Scholars The U.S. Mission is accepting applications for the 2024 Fulbright African Research Scholar Program- deadline May 5, 2023. This award funds African university faculty, administrators, and research institute professionals to conduct postdoctoral research or curriculum development and research at a U.S. academic or research institution. Programs involving dissertation …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 15 February, 2023 | Topics: Education, Sections & Offices, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Uganda
2024 Fulbright Foreign Student Program | Call for applications | Closing: March 31, 2023. The U.S. Mission is now accepting applications for the 2024 Fulbright Foreign Student Program. This program awards grants to pursue advanced degree, non-degree, or research programs in the United States. Although typical exchanges are with universities, candidates who are affiliated with other educational, cultural, or …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 7 February, 2023 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Uganda
Fulbright Program Background The Fulbright program was established in 1946 under legislation introduced by the late Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas. Senator Fulbright foresaw a program that would inspire individuals, whatever their calling in life, to promote mutual understanding and advance international cooperation. Led by the United States government in partnership with more than …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 17 January, 2023 | Topics: Alumni, Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Sections & Offices
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE | U.S. EMBASSY UGANDA Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Youth Civic Engagement Project Funding Opportunity Number: AFKAM-PAS-FY22-04 Deadline for Applications:July 15, 2022 Assistance Listing Number: 19.040 Total Amount Available: Up to $50,000 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission in Uganda announces an open competition for …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 24 May, 2022 | Topics: Alumni, Culture, Education, Sections & Offices
University Partnership Program The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking proposals for the U.S. Department of State’s University Partnership Initiative Program. Ugandan Universities or university departments are encouraged to submit proposals in collaboration with partner U.S. universities in areas they want to develop and strengthen university linkages. Proposals in all fields are welcome, including academic administration, …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 29 April, 2022 | Topics: Culture, Education, Public Affairs, Sections & Offices
The Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement | CALL FOR APPLICATIONS! Our new professional program will support approximately 19 disability rights professionals (Fellows) from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia to participate in a 5-week Fellowship Program in the US. Download: Detailed announcement | Call for Applications(PDF) What does the program involve? As a Fellow, you will: identify …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 7 February, 2022 | Topics: Education, Political Affairs, Sections & Offices
2022-2023 FULBRIGHT DISTINGUISHED AWARDS IN TEACHING (DAST) SHORT-TERM PROGRAM FOR U.S. TEACHERS RECRUITMENT AND INFORMATION The U.S. Mission is seeking applications for the 2022-2023 Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching (DAST) for U.S. Teachers program. We encourage applications from teacher training colleges; the education ministry; local government education departments, research institutions, think tanks, educational non-governmental organizations, primary and secondary schools to submit proposals to host a U.S. teacher from two –six weeks at their institution. …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 2 February, 2022 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges, Sections & Offices
2023 Fulbright Research Awards for African Scholars The U.S. Mission is accepting applications for the 2023 Fulbright African Research Scholar Program- deadline May 6, 2022. This award funds African university faculty, administrators, and research institute professionals to conduct postdoctoral research or curriculum development and research at a U.S. academic or research institution. Programs involving dissertation research or general professional travel are not eligible. Curriculum development grants contribute to the …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 1 February, 2022 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education, Scholarships and Exchanges, Sections & Offices
2023 Fulbright Foreign Student Program | Call for applications The U.S. Mission is now accepting applications for the 2023 Fulbright Foreign Student Program. This program awards grants to pursue advanced degree, non-degree, or research programs in the United States. Although typical exchanges are with universities, candidates who are affiliated with other educational, cultural, or professional institutions may apply. Eligibility Requirements Successful applicants for this program …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 31 January, 2022 | Topics: Culture, Education, Sections & Offices
U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration 2022 Julia Taft Fund for Refugees The U.S. Embassy in Kampala, under the auspices of the Office of the Regional Refugee Coordinator and the Community Grants Program Office, is pleased to announce the availability of a funding opportunity through the 2022 Julia Taft Fund …
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By U.S. Embassy Kampala | 21 January, 2022 | Topics: Culture, Economic Affairs, Education, Environment, Human Rights, Sections & Offices
Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala (As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon! I am deeply honored to join you today on this special occasion to witness the graduation of the sixth cohort of the Public Health Fellowship Program. This program is supported by the U.S. government through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, and …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 20 January, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Health Issues, Sections & Offices, Speeches
The U.S. Mission in Uganda is pleased to invite applications for the 2022 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers (Fulbright DAI). Fulbright DAI brings outstanding international primary and secondary educators to the United States for an academic semester to complete an individual or group project, take courses for professional development at a …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 20 January, 2022 | Topics: Education, Public Affairs, Sections & Offices
U.S. MISSION IN UGANDA PUBLIC DIPLOMACY GRANT PROGRAM Funding Opportunity Title: Power of Creativity: Professional Development in Ugandan Creative Industries Funding Opportunity Number: AFKAM-FY22-02 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000. Funding may be available to renew awards issued under the Public Diplomacy Grant Program for a period of …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 21 December, 2021 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Sections & Offices
2022 Study of the United States Institutes for Young Women Leaders U.S. Mission Uganda is now accepting applications for the 2022 Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) for Young Women Leaders on Economic Empowerment. The five-week, in-person program will take place during the June to August timeframe at a U.S. University. Should health, safety, and travel conditions continue to pose significant challenges, the program will pivot to a modified virtual format. Study of the U.S. Institutes for …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 21 December, 2021 | Topics: Culture, Education, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Uganda
Kampala, November 5, 2021 – Today the Nile Explorer bus, an initiative of the United States Mission in Kampala, launched a new tour of Ugandan communities to inspire youth through interactive STEM and health activities. Addressing youth participants in a Nile Explorer outreach program, Deputy Chief of Mission Christopher Krafft noted “The Nile Explorer has been revitalized as an American Space for innovation and exploration and is an essential part of …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 5 November, 2021 | Topics: Education, Health Issues, Press Releases, Science & Tech, Sections & Offices
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021 at U.S. Mission Uganda | November 8 – 14, 2021 America creating opportunity through entrepreneurship Are you passionate about building a successful career as an entrepreneur in Uganda? Then join the U.S. Mission in Uganda for these events during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021. Follow our Facebook and Twitter pages for regular updates on …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 3 November, 2021 | Topics: Business, Culture, Education, Sections & Offices
U.S. Embassy EducationUSA Scholars Program U.S. Embassy Kampala seeks to identify 30 academically talented Ugandan students to join the 2021 EducationUSA Scholars Program. The EducationUSA Scholars Program facilitates access to U.S. higher education. Please note THIS IS NOT A SCHOLARSHIP. EducationUSA Scholars Program students will work with the EducationUSA office at the U.S Embassy as they navigate the …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 26 August, 2021 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education, Sections & Offices
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY KAMPALA Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: English Access Micro Scholarship Program (Access) U.S. Funding Opportunity Number: AFKAM-FY21-05 CFDA Number: 19.022 Estimated Total Program Funding: $30,000 Award Type: Grant Deadline for Applications: September 30, 2021 Email: Kampalagrants@state.gov The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda, announces …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 3 August, 2021 | Topics: Culture, Education, English Language Learning, Public Affairs
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE | U.S. EMBASSY KAMPALA Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Emerging Community Leaders Training Program U.S. Funding Opportunity Number: AFKAM-FY21-04 CFDA Number: 19.040 Estimated Total Program Funding: $35,000 Award Type: Cooperative Agreement Deadline for Applications: August 20, 2021, 11:59p.m. (UTC +3) Email: Kampalagrants@state.gov PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Mission in Uganda’s Public Affairs Office …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 12 July, 2021 | Topics: Culture, Education, Sections & Offices
Call for Applications U.S. Mission Uganda is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished professionals from developing countries to the United States at a midpoint in their careers for a ten-month program of non-degree study and related professional experiences. The program seeks to …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 20 April, 2021 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education, Public Affairs, Sections & Offices
2022 Fulbright Research Awards for African Scholars The U.S. Mission is accepting applications for the 2022 Fulbright African Research Scholar Program- deadline May 7, 2021. This award funds African university faculty, administrators, and research institute professionals to conduct postdoctoral research or curriculum development and research at a U.S. academic or research institution. Programs involving dissertation …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 25 February, 2021 | Topics: Culture, Education, Sections & Offices
The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers (Fulbright DAI) brings outstanding international primary and secondary-level educators to the United States for a semester-long program to pursue individual or group projects, take courses for professional development at a U.S. host university, and observe, collaborate and share their expertise with U.S. colleagues in public, …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 11 February, 2021 | Topics: Culture, Education, Sections & Offices
2022 Fulbright Foreign Student Program | Call for applications The U.S. Mission is now accepting applications for the 2022 Fulbright Foreign Student Program. This program awards grants to Ugandan university faculty and others to pursue advanced degree, non-degree, or research programs in the United States. Although typical exchanges are with universities, candidates who are affiliated with other educational, cultural, …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 29 January, 2021 | Topics: Culture, Education, Sections & Offices
BECOME A CSP CHANGEMAKER! Applications due October 28, 2020, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time Are you working to support positive change? Helping your community’s environment? Working to create gender equality? Helping to create transparency and accountability within your community? Building peace through conflict resolution? If you have answered “yes” to any of these, come join the …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 18 September, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Environment, Sections & Offices
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY KAMPALA Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Mobile Bus (Nile Explorer 2.0) Program Operation Funding Opportunity Number: AFKAM-20-01 Deadline for Applications: September 1, 2020 by 11:59 PM (UTC+3) CFDA Numbers: 19.441 – ECA American Spaces; 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs; 19.029 PEPFAR Total Amount Available: $108,000 This notice …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 28 July, 2020 | Topics: American Spaces, Culture, Education, Sections & Offices
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY KAMPALA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy KAMPALA PAS Request for Statements of Interest: Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-UG-PAS-FY20-2 Deadline for Applications: Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed periodically. Upcoming reviews are scheduled for July 8, …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 16 June, 2020 | Topics: Alumni, Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Public Affairs, Sections & Offices
Call for Applications 2021 Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program for mid-career professionals U.S. Mission Uganda is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. This fellowship is for mid-career professionals working at the policy level who have a record of leadership and a commitment to public service. Fellows are based at leading U.S. …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Culture, Education
Funding Opportunity Number: SFOP0006738 Opportunity title: Building Tolerance in Education Systems in Uganda Closing date: June 16, 2020 | Extended View Detailed Grant Opportunity Funding opportunity description: This two-step research and capacity building and curriculum development program will help inform key Ugandan decision-makers’ efforts to (a) understand the sources of materials and training in Ugandan primary and secondary Islamic education …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Notification, Sections & Offices
2021 Fulbright Research Awards for African Scholars The U.S. Mission is accepting applications for the 2021 Fulbright African Research Scholar Program- deadline May 8, 2020. This award funds African university faculty, administrators, and research institute professionals to conduct postdoctoral research or curriculum development and research at a U.S. academic or research institution. Programs involving dissertation …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 5 March, 2020 | Topics: Alumni, Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Sections & Offices
2019 Study of the United States Institutes for Secondary School Educators U.S. Mission Uganda is now accepting applications for the competitive summer 2019 Study of the United States Institutes for Secondary School Educators (teachers and administrators) to take place over the course of five weeks beginning in mid-June, 2019. Secondary Educators include classroom teachers, teacher …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 30 October, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
2019 Study of the United States Institutes for Student Leaders on Women’s Leadership U.S. Mission Uganda is now accepting applications for the 2019 Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Women’s Leadership. The five week program takes place during the June to August time-frame. SUSI for Student Leaders are intensive short-term …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 29 October, 2018 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
The United States government, in partnership with local-tech incubator HIVE Colab, launched the U.S. Mission’s first mobile library project. Called the Nile Explorer, the vehicle promotes education and has targeted learning activities that build critical thinking and problem solving skills. While taking part in the program, students can engage in learning activities that encourage scientific …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 18 June, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, News, Press Releases
Effective immediately, the American Center in Kampala (formerly known as the Information Resource Center) is issuing new plastic ID badges for membership access. All members with the laminated paper cards should visit the American Center before March 31, 2018 in order to obtain a new membership card. The laminated membership cards will no longer grant access …
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By U.S. Mission Uganda | 15 December, 2017 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, News, Public Affairs, Sections & Offices, Study in the U.S.