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Young Water Fellowship Program for Ugandan Social Entrepreneurs

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Provider
Various
Host country
Africa
Deadline
Annual – check official site
Region
Global

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Ugandan young social entrepreneurs working on water and sanitation
Funding
Fellowship + seed funding
Study level
Fellowship
Deadline
Annual – check official site

Key eligibility criteria

  • Ugandan young social entrepreneurs working on water and sanitation

Recorded funding information

  • Fellowship + seed funding

About the Young Water Fellowship Program for Ugandan Social Entrepreneurs (2026)

##### Since 2017, the YWF Program has supported over 75 youth-led start-ups in 30 countries. Are you going to be one of the lucky few participants this year? The Young Water Fellowship is a program dedicated to Ugandan social entrepreneurs in the sectors of water, sanitation, and hygiene. It empowers early-stage young businesspeople in addressing sectoral issues at the community level. Through the program, Ugandan social entrepreneurs are provided with a holistic package of financial and technical support through training, coaching, and mentorship as well as opportunities for seed funding and networking. In turn, participants of the Young Water Fellowship Program are able to do their part in contributing to universal access to safe water and sanitation. ### Table of contents - [Benefits of the YWF Program](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/young-water-fellowship-program-for-ugandan-social-entrepreneurs/#h-benefits-of-the-ywf-program) - [Eligibility Criteria for Ugandan Social Entrepreneurs](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/young-water-fellowship-program-for-ugandan-social-entrepreneurs/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-ugandan-social-entrepreneurs) - [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/young-water-fellowship-program-for-ugandan-social-entrepreneurs/#h-how-to-apply) ## Benefits of the YWF Program Throughout the incubation phase of the program (October 2021-September 2022), the selected Young Water Fellows will benefit from: - Two one-week boot camps providing start-up training in the WASH sector. - Coaching and mentoring support - Support in developing networks in the - entrepreneurship and WASH sectors - The opportunity to apply for a seed funding of up to 5,000 to develop a pilot project of their social enterprises during 6 months and validate their impact ## Eligibility Criteria for Ugandan Social Entrepreneurs In order to be qualified for the Young Water Fellowship Program, interested applicants must meet the following conditions: - Be 18 to 35 years old at the time of the application - Be founder or cofounder of the initiative Be a Ugandan citizen and resident - Have an initiative that addresses a water supply/sanitation/hygiene/waste management/water management issue and be willing to turn it into a social business. The initiative should be at an early stage (within the first 2 years) and ready to be piloted. ## How to Apply To apply to the Fellowship and get a chance to receive a one-year business support, you have to fill in an online form. Head over to the [application page](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScG-jiI6F3hQAGKysu-ulZpFTO8lRi1hX270UppK-81rfJGRQ/viewform) to get all the necessary information. * * * _brought to you by Scholarships for Africans_ [**Scholarships for Africans**](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/) is a premier scholarship information blog committed to bringing more opportunities for Africans globally. They are part of the African Scholar Initiative, powered by Scholarship Hippo. 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Funding information

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  • Fellowship + seed funding

Young Water Fellowship Program for Ugandan Social Entrepreneurs eligibility

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  • Ugandan young social entrepreneurs working on water and sanitation

Young Water Fellowship Program for Ugandan Social Entrepreneurs document information

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    How to apply for the Young Water Fellowship Program for Ugandan Social Entrepreneurs 2026

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      Consult https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScG-jiI6F3hQAGKysu-ulZpFTO8lRi1hX270UppK-81rfJGRQ/closedform to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Ugandan young social entrepreneurs working on water and sanitation. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
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      Listed deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Young Water Fellowship Program for Ugandan Social Entrepreneurs deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Annual – check official site. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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      Annual – check official site

      Provider deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Young Water Fellowship Program for Ugandan Social Entrepreneurs?+

    Ugandan young social entrepreneurs working on water and sanitation

    What funding does the Young Water Fellowship Program for Ugandan Social Entrepreneurs offer?+

    Listed funding: Fellowship + seed funding. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScG-jiI6F3hQAGKysu-ulZpFTO8lRi1hX270UppK-81rfJGRQ/closedform to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Ugandan young social entrepreneurs working on water and sanitation. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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