818 youth receive STEM training bursaries
Over 800 young Ugandans have received STEM training bursaries through a partnership between FAWE and the Mastercard Foundation. The initiative aims to bridge the national skills gap and improve competitiveness in the technology sector.
Why it matters
Investment in STEM education is critical for developing nations seeking to transition into technology-driven economies and reduce youth unemployment.
Efforts to close Uganda’s skills gap are gaining momentum after 818 young women and men secured STEM training bursaries under the FAWE and Mastercard Foundation Higher Education Access Programme, with beneficiaries expected to boost the country’s competitiveness in an increasingly technology-driven economy.
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