20 Ugandan students secure Shs 3.85bn Airtel Africa tech fellowship to advance STEM dreams

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new group of 20 Ugandan students has been selected to benefit from the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship, a Shs 3.85 billion initiative aimed at supporting talented learners from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The programme, run by the Airtel Africa Foundation, … The post 20 Ugandan students secure Shs 3.85bn Airtel Africa tech fellowship to advance STEM dreams appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.


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