Authors : Binomugisha Vitus Ayebazibwe

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26May414

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Abstract : The study intended to assess the impact of admission policies and scholarship opportunities on access to higher education at Muni University in Uganda and is objectively focused on analyzing the existing admission policies at Muni University The study adopted the qualitative research method and results were obtained through semi semi-structured interview guide and focused group discussions with the selected students. The findings revealed that there exists affirmative action like 1.5 points offered to ladies and need-based scholarship opportunities like district quota that caters for marginalized groups of disabilities and rural areas and both admission policies and scholarship opportunities depend on the merit based criteria. The study further stressed the unfairness in the admission and awarding of scholarships that only favour urban area students majorly. In conclusion, the study points out unfair admission policies and scholarship opportunities offered to students in terms of equity in regions of the country. The study further recommends an improvement in the affirmative action policies and the need-based scholarships that cater for marginalised groups of people like disabled persons and doing community outreaches to make awareness of the admissions and scholarship opportunities available in Uganda.

Keywords : Admission Policies, Scholarship Opportunities, Marginalized Groups and Higher Education.

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