2025 Call for Applications: Pauline Bakibinga Memorial Scholarships for East African students
Application Deadline: 29 September 2025
2025 Call for Applications: Pauline Bakibinga Memorial Scholarships for East African students
Overview
The Pauline Bakibinga Memorial Scholarship was established in September 2022 to honor the memory of Dr. Pauline Bakibinga, a former researcher at the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC). Pauline was passionate about digital health and its potential to transform health systems on the African continent. Amidst her busy schedule as a research scientist, she created time to mentor young women interested in improving the health outcomes of other women and children.
Amount of Award
Each year, between USD 5,000 and 10,000 worth of scholarship funding is awarded to a promising female student who resides in East Africa and is registered at an African University, to assist with research project costs (not tuition) towards a master’s degree program that focuses on digital health. A maximum of USD 10,000 will be awarded each year between 2024 and 2028.
Eligibility and Expectations
To be considered for the Pauline Bakibinga Memorial Scholarship, applicants must: 1) hold an undergraduate degree, 2) have received admission for a master’s degree program focusing on the broad area of public health, and 3) have an approved research topic that embraces the application of digital health innovations. It will be an added advantage to have IRB approval or provide proof of submission.
This Scholarship award does not bind the recipient to APHRC or their current employer and is not under any obligation to repay. However, it is hoped that once a recipient graduates and is engaged in a productive career, they will help honor Pauline’s memory by providing future students with similar higher education opportunities, contributing to similar causes, and giving back to the community. Applicants from Mbarara University of Science and Technology and those affiliated with Busoga Health Forum are encouraged to apply. Recipients of the Scholarship are expected to uphold a high standard of professional conduct.
Application Process
The application process has two steps. The first step involves completing a short online survey accessible. The second step involves sending one PDF file document containing: 1) an essay not exceeding 500 words demonstrating applicant’s motivation, 2) two letters of recommendation (each 1-page max, and one of them must be from an academic supervisor), 3) academic certificates, and 4) proof of admission into a master’s degree program. The document is to be sent via email to pbscholarships@aphrc.org with the name of the scholarship in the subject line of the email. One must complete the online survey before sending the PDF.
Review of Applications
The applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. Selection is based on applicants’ commitment to contribute to digital health, overall academic performance, and prior experience in digital health-related work.
About Pauline Bakibinga
Pauline joined APHRC in 2013 as a post-doctoral fellow soon after completing her PhD at the University of Bergen. She completed her fellowship and was offered a position as an Associate Research Scientist, a position she held until her demise. At APHRC, Pauline was working on health systems research, where she led various research projects on strengthening health services for communities in poor urban areas. She was a very effective research leader working with local community leaders, healthcare workers and county and sub-county health leaders in running the projects. She had formed networks with partners from across the world that she impressed with her intellect, her dedication, passion, and dependability.
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