While at the award event in Gulu, Prof. George Lada Openjuru, the vice chancellor of Gulu University urged the beneficiaries to work hard for academic excellence so that they can contribute to the development of their communities.

“I congratulate all of you for the good performance and qualifying for this scholarship. However, this doesn’t guarantee you success at university, you have to work hard and ensure you successfully complete your education because poor grades or failure could lead to discontinuation,” he stated.

 Susan Opok Tumusiime, the executive director of FAWE Uganda said: “The Higher Education Access Programme is a unique initiative aimed at giving a platform for all academically talented students from economically disadvantaged communities an opportunity to study, realise their dreams and exploit their potential through increasing access to quality education in higher Institutions of learning.”