Call for Applications, SRP English Stream, 2027-28 – Uganda

World University Service of Canada (WUSC), in partnership with Windle International Uganda, would like to invite suitably qualified refugee youth to apply for the 2027-2028 cohort of the SRP.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Be currently living as a refugee in Uganda and have continuously resided in Uganda for 3 years at the time of application (must have arrived and registered with OPM before January 1st, 2023);
    • Note that candidates must provide documentation in their application which attests to their status in the host country where they are currently residing. Applicants in Uganda must be in possession of Refugee Family Attestation (RFA) with the Uganda Office of the Prime Minister (OPM);
  • Be between 18-25 years old as of January 1st, 2026 (applicants must be born no earlier than January 1st, 2001 and no later than January 1st, 2008);
  • Be eligible and suitable for resettlement under the criteria of Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees program;
  • Have completed secondary school and already have the paper copy of the official and original secondary diploma and transcripts (if applicable) at the time of application (see table below for minimum academic grades);
  • Be competent in English (oral and written competence);
    • Applicants will need to demonstrate their English competency during the shortlisting process. Those shortlisted for the next stage of the process will undergo a Duolingo English Test. Potential candidates are recommended to utilize free Duolingo practice tests in advance to become familiar with the technology and practice their English. (https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants)
    • NEW THIS YEAR: Candidates interested in studying in Canada in French must apply through the SRP French stream application form: https://forms.gle/xibL7pYUfqsyNPvH9
  • Be single (unmarried) with no children;
  • Be facing barriers to accessing or completing undergraduate post-secondary education;
    • Note: Applicants currently participating, or who have accepted an offer to participate, in another university access or scholarship program will not be shortlisted.
  • Be self-reliant, mature and suitable for integration in Canada as an individual.

Minimum Academic Requirements by Country of Study

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. If you have completed secondary education in a country other than the ones listed below, and meet all of the other criteria above, we encourage you to apply.
DRC Diplôme d’Etat or Attestation de Réussite 50% (on Examen d’Etat)

  1. Note that attestations issued by a secondary school are not accepted.
  2. Include all bulletins for years 1 to 6.
  3. With your application, you must accompany your Diploma or Attestation with the print out of the graduate list (Palmarès) from the DRC ministry’s website where your name and grade are clearly indicated.
Eritrea ESECE 5 subjects. GPA of 2.5
Ethiopia ESLC 5 subjects. GPA of 2.5
Kenya KCSE B- minus
Rwanda REB Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education A minimum of 3 principal passes
Somalia SSLC 65%
South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) 60%
Sudan SSC 55%
Uganda

UACE

*UACE graduates, where applicable, must submit their UCE results with their application.*

Recent UACE graduates (announced in 2026) who have not yet received their pass slips can submit an attestation letter from their school regarding their results, but must also share the results of the text message from UNEB.

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Further Considerations for the Application Process

  • The SRP values gender equality. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • WUSC applies principles of gender inclusion and equity when reviewing applications which may include using different academic standards for female candidates as well as other equity lenses during the shortlisting process.
  • The SRP seeks to offer opportunities to refugee youth who are not currently attending university and who have not already completed an undergraduate university degree. In an effort to extend the limited resettlement and complementary pathways to as many refugee youth in Uganda as possible, applicants who have already accepted a scholarship or university access program offer from another organization or scholarship provider will not be shortlisted for the SRP.
  • Applicants are expected to disclose any university scholarships or sponsorships they have been awarded throughout the application and selection process. Non-disclosure may be grounds for an applicant to be removed from the program.
  • Recent UACE graduates (announced in 2026) who have not yet received their pass slips can submit an attestation letter from their school regarding their results but must also share the results text message from UNEB. Applicants who are shortlisted will be required to bring their original pass slips.
  • Candidates who are competent in both English and French, and open to studying in either language at a Canadian college, university, or cegep, may apply to both the SRP English and French streams. Note that this year, the French and English application forms have separate application links. Applicants shortlisted for interview will need to express a language preference or will be offered an interview based on the availability of interview spaces in the English or French stream.
  • Ensure you answer all questions fully and honestly. We will be unable to shortlist applications which are incomplete or where documents are not clearly visible. Please ensure the photos/PDFs which you attach are legible (clear enough to read).
  • Applicants with discrepancies in their name or date of birth in their academic document(s) or refugee documentation (Refugee Family Attestation) should attach an explanation of the discrepancies with their application.
  • The SRP is open to brothers and sisters from the same family to apply and qualify for the SRP. There is no limit on the number of family members that can be sponsored through the SRP.
  • Due to the nature of the youth-to-youth sponsorship model on Canadian post-secondary campuses, and the limited spaces available, the SRP is only able to sponsor single individuals who are not married, are not expecting, and do not have any children.
  • WUSC is unable to add documents or change details in your online application should you make a typing error. If you make a mistake in your online application, it is the applicant's responsibility to submit a new application before the application deadline. In cases where applicants submit multiple applications, WUSC will only consider the details in your most recent application.
  • Though optional, applicants are encouraged to attach training certificates, awards, reference letters, etc., to their application to support the assessment of their candidacy. Please scan and merge the documents so that they are clear copies for easy review.
  • Candidates must be eligible for resettlement to Canada. Your eligibility is based on your individual circumstances and refugee claim. The SRP is open to refugees from all nationalities. There are no quotas or targets by country of origin.
  • Individuals selected under this cohort would depart for Canada in August or September 2027. However, the sponsorship process can take up to two years, and delays can happen. Selection to the SRP does not guarantee a candidate’s resettlement to Canada, as final decisions on visa issuance are made by Canadian immigration officials.
  • Please note: SRP applicants are expected to present WUSC with honest and consistent information and documentation during the application and interview process. WUSC has a zero-tolerance policy regarding the submission of false identification or academic documents. Applicants who misrepresent or withhold any information, or falsify their documentation, to meet SRP eligibility, will be permanently banned from future consideration.
  • The SRP has no application fees and applicants are not required to provide payment at any stage of the application, shortlisting or selection process. If you experience or witness any integrity concerns during any part of the SRP process, please report it to WUSC Canada ([email protected]).
  • WUSC thanks all candidates for their interest. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Complete the online SRP Uganda, English Stream, Candidate Application Form available here: (https://forms.gle/rXSPquSJVnU48wuZ7). Please ensure that all of your documents are saved as electronic files (images or PDFs) as these are the only formats accepted by the Application Form.

Application Deadline

The online application form will open on March 2nd, 2026. We will accept applications until the deadline of March 20th, 2026 at 5pm Kampala time.

For further details and inquiries, please contact WIU scholarship’s team.
Email: [email protected], Phone: 0761308499.

WIU has offices that are available to support applicants with devices or network to successfully complete their applications (at zero cost), especially those who are resource constrained. Candidates who need extra support or guidance are encouraged to reach out to the WIU email and phone number above.

Thank you for your interest in the SRP!