By Our Reporter
MTN Uganda’s youth dedicated platform, MTN Pulse, has awarded scholarships to 10 youth following a partnership between Victoria University and MTN Uganda, with a vision of supporting teens to attain further education for a prosperous future.
The 10 winners of the 5 full and 5 partial scholarships commenced their studies on Monday, 21st March 2022 in the University’s March intake.
Speaking at the scholarship awarding ceremony, Somdev Sen, the MTN Uganda Chief Marketing Officer highlighted that the partnership is anchored on MTN Pulse’s steadfast commitment to create and extend opportunities to the youth in a bid to help them realize their full potential and get ahead in life.
“On behalf of MTN Uganda, I applaud the winners of these scholarships and wish them well in their studies at one of the most prestigious learning institutions in the country,” Somdev said.
Through this partnership, Victoria University is targeting problem solvers that have transformational ideas that change lives and impact the community while MTN Pulse is providing support to the youth to help them reach their full potential.
The winners of the full scholarships include; Alupo Yvonne, Nanteza Nuriat, Jumba Jonathan, Nambissa Blessing Tracy, and Remo Idris Sebbi while the winners of the partial scholarships include; Mbogga A Swamaduh, Kataike Bridget, Nakayiwa Brenda, Nakayiga Shamim, and Okanya Brian.
Dr. Lawrence Muganga, the Vice Chancellor, Victoria University assured the Winners that Victoria University is focused on harnessing the potential of all youth with innovative ideas for the betterment of their lives and country.
“At Victoria University you are not just student but a colleague. You have some value to add to Victoria University fraternity. We want to see your idea come to life through our incubation Centre. Keep your ideas alive and walk into our incubation Centre such that your ideas come to life. Since the world is looking for an expert in solving problem. Be one of them and be assured of job in a world of high employment,” Dr. Muganga said.
The 10 winners were voted by the public based on their submitted videos, explaining why they needed the MTN Pulse-Victoria University scholarships. Over 12k votes were received on the pulse platform.
This partnership further cements MTN Pulse’s ambition towards the empowerment and advancement of teens and youths in Uganda.
Last year, MTN Pulse developed a strategic partnership with Fuzu, the leading career guidance, and job opportunities platform to improve the career and job prospects of Pulsers.
These are, but some of the many deals that MTN has secured for its youth segment customers.
In addition to offering them discounted MTN products and services, the youth on MTN Pulse automatically qualify for discounts and freebies with various MTN Pulse partners.