LIRA CITY – Monday, 8th June 2026 – The Fountainhead Institute of Management and Technology (FIMAT) has secured scholarships for twenty students per district across the Lango, Acholi, and West Nile sub-regions, marking a major boost for vocational education in northern Uganda.
The scholarships, announced during a press briefing at the institute's campus in Amuca, Lira City West Division, are available for the July and August intake. Interested students are urged to apply immediately.
Ms. Judith Abonyo, Head of Renewable Energy and Solar Manufacturing at FIMAT, revealed that the scholarships cover National Diploma programs in:Civil Engineering, Water Engineering,Agricultural Engineering and electrical engineering
Successful applicants will receive additional financial support in the form of stipends to assist them during their course of study.
"We have secured the scholarship, and students should start applying now for the July and August intake," Ms. Abonyo said. "Those who apply will be given some money to help them during their studies."
She urged all interested students to submit their applications without delay.
Mr. Tom Okao, Principal of FIMAT, emphasized that it is high time people embraced vocational training as a pathway to sustainable livelihoods.
"When a child is trained with skills early, they can do well in the future," Mr. Okao stated.
He noted that vocational and technical education equips young people with practical, employable skills that make them self-reliant, rather than depending on scarce white-collar jobs.
Admission is already open at FIMAT, located in Amuca, Lira City West Division.
Each district is allocated twenty slots, meaning hundreds of students stand to benefit from the program.
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the FIMAT campus in Amuca as soon as possible to begin the application process for the July/August intake.
