STREAM A

Okee Lifetime Bursary

School fees support paid through completion of studies: full, half, or quarter term.

Applications open annually in January

About This Bursary

The Okee Lifetime Bursary is the flagship programme of the Foundation. It supports students who demonstrate strong academic ability but lack the financial means to continue their education. Depending on the level of financial need assessed, bursary holders receive full, half, or quarter term fees paid directly to their school every term, from the point of award through completion of their current level of study.

Mzee Okee spent his career as an educator believing that no child should be denied schooling because of poverty. This bursary is his legacy made concrete, a commitment to carry that belief forward in his name.

What You Receive

Full Bursary

Full term school fees, for students with severe financial hardship

Half Bursary

Half term school fees, for students with moderate financial need

Quarter Bursary

Quarter term school fees, for students with partial financial need

Duration

Through completion of current study level

Payment

Paid directly to school each term

Review

Annual, continued on satisfactory academic progress

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a resident of Lamwo District, Northern Uganda
Enrolled in a registered primary or secondary school
Demonstrated strong academic record (school results required)
Proven financial need: family unable to consistently pay school fees
Recommendation from a distinguished person (local leader, religious leader, employer, community elder, or any person of standing who knows the student)
Must not currently be receiving another full scholarship or bursary

Selection Process

1Applications reviewed by the Foundation Bursary Committee
2Home visit or interview may be conducted to verify financial circumstances
3Recommendation verified directly with the recommender
4Final selection communicated to applicant and school within 6 weeks of closing date

How to Apply

Complete the application form below. Fill in all required fields including your academic record, financial circumstances, and your recommender details. Your recommender should be a respected person who knows you personally, such as a local council leader, religious leader, community elder, or employer. They do not need to be a teacher or school official. You may also attach the recommendation letter as a PDF if you have one.

Application Form

Applications are open. Batch OBVF-2026-001 is currently accepting submissions.

This intake is open to S.1 and S.5 students only. Applications from other classes will be considered in the future.

Financial Assessment Questionnaire

Download this form, fill it in, and upload the completed copy below. It helps the Bursary Committee assess your household's financial circumstances.

Download Form

Student Details

Full Name *

Date of Birth *

School *

Class / Year *

Village / Location *

Parent / Guardian

Full Name *

Phone Number *

Email (if available)

Academic Record & Financial Need

Academic Summary *

Financial Need Statement *

Recommendation

Recommender's Name *

Their Role / Title *

Their Phone *

Recommendation Letter (PDF, max 5MB)

Click to attach PDF (optional but recommended)PDF · max 5MB

Financial Assessment Form

Upload your completed Financial Assessment Questionnaire (downloaded above). If you fill it digitally, we'll try to auto-populate some fields for you.

Click to attach completed Financial Assessment PDFPDF · max 5MB

Supporting Documents

Attach any additional documents: birth certificate, national ID, medical reports, pay slips, etc. Up to 5 files — PDF or image, max 5MB each.

Click to add supporting documents

Other Bursary Programmes

STREAM B

The Pangira Prize

STREAM C

The Lamoo Prize