Applications are now open for the 2025 APHRC Pauline Bakibinga Memorial Scholarship. The Pauline Bakibinga Memorial Scholarship was established in September 2022 to honor the memory of Dr. Pauline Bakibinga, a former researcher at the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC).
WORTH
- Each year, between USD 5,000 and 10,000 worth of scholarship funding is awarded to a promising female student who resides in East Africa and is registered at an African University, to assist with research project costs (not tuition) towards a master’s degree program that focuses on digital health.
- A maximum of USD 10,000 will be awarded each year between 2024 and 2028.
ELIGIBILITY
To be considered for the Scholarship, applicants must:
- hold an undergraduate degree,
- have received admission for a master’s degree program focusing on the broad area of public health, and
- have an approved research topic that embraces the application of digital health innovations. It will be an added advantage to have IRB approval or provide proof of submission.
This Scholarship award does not bind the recipient to APHRC or their current employer and is not under any obligation to repay. Applicants from Mbarara University of Science and Technology and those affiliated with Busoga Health Forum are encouraged to apply. Recipients of the Scholarship are expected to uphold a high standard of professional conduct.
HOW TO APPLY
- The application process has two steps. The first step involves completing a short online survey.
- The second step involves sending one PDF file, a document containing:
1) an essay not exceeding 500 words demonstrating the applicant’s motivation,
2) two letters of recommendation (each 1-page max, and one of them must be from an academic supervisor),
3) academic certificates, and
4) proof of admission into a master’s degree program. The document is to be sent via email to pbscholarships@aphrc.org with the name of the scholarship in the subject line of the email. One must complete the online survey before sending the PDF. - Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
DEADLINE: September 29, 2025
To apply and for more information, visit here