Uganda Fellow

Programme Description

Building Tomorrow is recruiting recent university graduates for its 12th Uganda Fellowship cohort.

Fellows will live and work in rural communities, supporting community-powered education initiatives aimed at improving access to quality primary education.

The fellowship focuses on community mobilisation, leadership development, teacher support and helping out-of-school children enrol in school.

Key Responsibilities

• Mobilise communities around primary education.
• Recruit and train Community Education Teams.
• Support enrolment of out-of-school children.
• Advocate for inclusive and quality education.
• Work with community members and local education stakeholders.
• Support community-led learning initiatives.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a Ugandan university graduate.
• Must have graduated within two years of applying.
• Must be 25 years old or younger.
• Must be willing to live and work in rural Uganda.
• Must commit to the required training and two-year deployment.
• Must demonstrate interest in community development and education.

Applicants from different academic backgrounds are welcome; an Education degree is not compulsory.

Applicants awaiting graduation may apply if they can provide certified proof of completion.

Fellowship Benefits

Selected fellows receive leadership training, programme training and preparation for community-based education work.

How to Apply

Submit your application through the official Building Tomorrow Uganda Fellowship application page.

Application Deadline: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT.