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Young Water Fellowship Program for Ugandan Social Entrepreneurs
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##### 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.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Fellowship level
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Young Water Fellowship Program for Ugandan Social Entrepreneurs?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Fellowship level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to the host country for the duration of the programme.
Is the Young Water Fellowship Program for Ugandan Social Entrepreneurs fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.