Applications are open for the Teach For Uganda STEM Fellowship 2026 - a leadership and teaching pathway for female STEM graduates and young professionals to teach in secondary schools, mentor learners (especially girls), and strengthen Uganda’s STEM teacher pipeline.
The pilot sits under the Leaders in Teaching Program, supported by the Mastercard Foundation and led by the Luigi Giussani Foundation. Fellows teach while receiving training, coaching, and a fully funded one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) in year one, plus a monthly living stipend. Cycle 2 applications were announced to close 6 September 2026 - confirm current portal status before applying.
This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on the official Teach For Uganda STEM Fellowship page. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - Teach For Uganda STEM Fellowship 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | Teach For Uganda STEM Fellowship (pilot) |
| Organiser | Teach For Uganda |
| Support | Leaders in Teaching / Mastercard Foundation / Luigi Giussani Foundation consortium |
| Focus | STEM teaching + leadership; girls’ confidence and participation in STEM |
| Placement | USE (Universal Secondary Education) secondary schools in Uganda |
| Training | Fully funded 1-year PGDE in first year of enrolment |
| Stipend | Monthly living stipend |
| Who | Female Ugandan citizens or refugees residing in Uganda, ages 22 - 27 |
| Deadline | Cycle 2 announced close: 6 September 2026 (verify on portal) |
| Official page | teachforuganda.org - STEM Fellowship |
| Apply | Teach For Uganda application portal |
About the Fellowship
Uganda needs more capable, committed STEM teachers - especially women - who can help learners build skills and confidence. Fellows with strong STEM backgrounds are placed in secondary schools and developed as teachers, mentors, and role models. Teaching is framed as leadership: subject mastery plus classroom leadership, creativity, and commitment to learner growth.
Benefits
- Leadership development, classroom experience, and mentorship
- Fully funded Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) in year one
- Monthly stipend for living expenses
- Opportunity to impact children and communities and address education inequity
- Join a network of young education leaders across Uganda
- No fees for registration, training, or programme services
Eligibility (mandatory)
- Female Ugandan citizen or refugee currently residing in Uganda
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with minimum CGPA 3.0
- Aged 22 - 27 at the time of application
- Proficient in English
- Willing to be placed in any USE secondary school
- Willing to complete the fully funded 1-year PGDE in the first year
- Passionate about education equity, leadership, and community change
Eligible STEM backgrounds (examples)
- Computer Science / IT
- Engineering
- Mathematics / Statistics
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Environmental Science
- Nursing and Public Health
- Agricultural Sciences
- Other technical/scientific fields with strong analytical skills
Prior teaching experience or an education degree is not required - Teach For Uganda trains and mentors Fellows.
Application Documents
- Updated CV
- Motivation statement or leadership responses
- Academic transcripts
- Contact details for referees
How to Apply
- Review the official STEM Fellowship page and Fellowship FAQs.
- Confirm the portal is still accepting applications for the current cycle.
- Submit via the online application form.
- Questions: info@teachforuganda.org · +256 394 890 812
Official Links
Apply - Teach For Uganda STEM Fellowship portal
Programme overview - STEM Fellowship
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FAQs - Teach For Uganda STEM Fellowship 2026
Who can apply?
Female Ugandan citizens or refugees in Uganda, ages 22 - 27, with a STEM bachelor’s (CGPA ≥ 3.0).
Is the PGDE funded?
Yes - a fully funded one-year PGDE during the first year of enrolment.
Do I need teaching experience?
No. Fellows receive pre-service training and ongoing mentorship.
Where do I apply?
Through the official Teach For Uganda application portal.
