Scholarships and Financial Aid

Cornerstone University Uganda is committed to making quality higher education accessible and affordable for students with academic potential, leadership ability, and financial need.

Accessible Education at Cornerstone University

Through a range of scholarships and financial aid opportunities, Cornerstone University supports students in pursuing their academic goals while preparing them to become leaders who transform communities.

Scholarships Available

Cornerstone University offers several scholarship opportunities for students with academic promise, leadership ability, and financial need.

Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship of Merit

Awarded to exceptional students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and strong character.

Academic Merit Scholarship

Supports students with strong academic performance and intellectual potential entering any Cornerstone University programme.

Financial Need Scholarship

Provides tuition support for students with demonstrated financial need and strong academic promise.

Sports Scholarship

Awarded to talented student-athletes representing the university in basketball, football, volleyball, swimming, and frisbee.

Financial Aid Options.

Work-Study Program

Students may work within university departments such as the library, ICT labs, administration, or media office to help offset tuition costs while gaining practical experience

Educational Loans

Students requiring additional financial support may access education loan options through financial partners, with guidance provided by the university.

External Scholarships

Private or donor-funded scholarships may be applied toward tuition once approved by the Financial Aid Office.

Scholarship Application Process

1

Complete the Financial Aid Application Form available on the CU website

2

Submit supporting documents, such as academic transcripts or proof of financial need where applicable.

3

Applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Award Committee based on academic merit, leadership potential, and financial need.

4

Applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Award Committee based on academic merit, leadership potential, and financial need.

Scholarship application and Financial aid deadlines are announced each academic year and applications are considered based on available funding.

Scholarship opportunities are limited and awarded competitively, so early application is encouraged.

+256 749 457 110
www.cu.ac.ug
Mon–Fri: 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Contact the Financial Aid Office:

[email protected]