UB Foundation Scholarships

The University of Botswana Foundation (UBF) announces the 2026 UBF graduate and Northern Trust scholarships.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • First-in-the-Family to acquire an undergraduate degree (Northern Trust)
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.6 or above on a 5-point GPA scale (70% or above)
  • Citizens of Botswana
  • Have a working experience of 3 years or less
  • Full-time Graduate Programme Admission
  • Must have graduated with a degree not earlier than 2022  
  • Demonstrate potential to meet academic excellence and continue formal education
  • Students with good leadership qualities
  • Demonstrate involvement in community development and volunteerism

Vulnerable Children and Candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds, are encouraged to apply

Requirements:

  • Must remain and work in Botswana for at least three (3) years after graduation with a Master’s degree

Other Requirements

  • Academic Certificates and transcripts
  • Admission letter from University of Botswana
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Police clearance
  • Three references

Award Restrictions

  • Not renewable
  • Once-off benefit

Interested students admitted at the University of Botswana are invited to apply by downloading application forms below.

Hand deliver or send you application to: 

University of Botswana Foundation
Gaborone, UB Main Campus
Email: ubfoundation@ub.ac.bw 

Call 355 5063 / 4030 for Directions to the location of our Office

Closing date: 7th August 2026 at 1600hrs Botswana Time

Scholarship Forms

In pursuit of academic excellence