(NOTE: In the fall of 2018, Brendah Ndagire, UCU Partners’ Communications Associate, came on the Uganda Christian University Mukono campus to interview some UCU Partners scholarship recipients. For a 10-day period, UCU Partners features a summary of their feedback. To support students like these, contact Mark Bartels, executive director, UCU Partners, at m.t.bartels@ugandapartners.org or donate directly at: https://www.ugandapartners.org/donate/)
Name: Byakatonda Gerald
Program:
Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Entrepreneurship
How has the scholarship helped you in your course of study?
It has provided funds for my tuition, accommodation and other fees at the university.
How would do you want to use your degree and why?
I want to do many things. First,I want to be a crop scientist. I have worked with farmers and found out that they have challenges such as crop diseases, poor yields, among others. Becoming a crop scientist will give me the opportunity to offer solutions to such problems. Secondly, I want to start FARMHELP-AFRICA, an organization that would seek partnership with farmers and other stakeholders.I will also become a professional farmer of coffee and oil palm in Uganda. Lastly, I want to be agricultural-entrepreneur and christian-principled leader for young people who lack a professional example to direct them into farming business.
What do you want to say to your sponsor?
I want to thank them for their genuine support towards my academic journey.
Name: Kucel Newton
Program: Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Entrepreneurship
How has the scholarship helped you in your course of study?
It has been of great help to me since I am always guaranteed to do my examinations.
How would do you want to use your degree and why?
I want to become a professional farmer with a holistic background in caring for consumers of what I will produce. I see the rising population in Uganda and the World at large; hence, there is a need to improve food supply for this rising population. I have also seen farmers selling products contaminated with chemicals not minding about the consumers and with this; I am looking at producing good and safe food for my consumers.
What do you want to say to your sponsor?
May God bless her in everything.
Name: Mutesasira Ivan
Program: Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering
How has the scholarship helped you in your course of study?
I have attained knowledge and skills in the engineering field, and how to appreciate and live with others.
How would do you want to use your degree and why?
I want to become a good engineer who will work with people in society. I also want to help other people/children who have problems with studying when I become a practising engineer. Further in the future, I want to be a professor of Civil Engineering.
What do you want to say to your sponsor?
I appreciate the support, love, and efforts they have put in to see that I become an important and great engineer who will benefit the society I live in. May God bless her!