The announcement was made by Ismail Mpanga-Bbumba, the Deputy Honorary Consul of Malaysia in Uganda, during a special event at the Honorary Consulate of Malaysia in Kampala. He was joined by Dato Gilbert Alvin, Senior Director of International Collaborations at Binary University, and Professor Dr. Asif Mahbub Karim, Dean of the Binary Graduate School.
The Senate of Binary University has approved 150 partial scholarships, valued at RM 5.1 million (approximately UGX 5.5 billion), which will be divided into 100 slots for undergraduate students and 50 slots for master’s degree applicants. Successful candidates will benefit from a 50% tuition fee reduction throughout their studies, making quality education more accessible.
Mpanga highlighted the importance of this initiative in strengthening educational ties between Uganda and Malaysia, particularly in technology and innovation. “We will inform the public on the selection process for those who qualify for these scholarships, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports,” he stated.
Currently, only five Ugandan students are enrolled at Binary University, but this scholarship program aims to significantly increase that number, opening doors for many aspiring students to pursue international education.