CRITERIA FOR STUDENT SELECTION

 
2020 ChildrenUP Students

2020 ChildrenUP Students

  1. Students are selected from rural areas of Amuru, Omoro, Nwoya and Gulu Districts.

  2. A student’s seventh grade leaving exam results must be in the top two divisions. 

  3. Recommendations from the primary seven’s teacher and school headmaster during a visit to the school must attest to a strong student work ethic and interest in learning. 

  4. A personal interview with the student is done to assess the student’s appetite and readiness for further education. 

  5. An Interview with the parents/guardians at their compound reveals the family commitment to education for their child.

  6. Staff discussion with parents/guardians reviews the family’s financial situation.

  7. The number of annually selected students is dependent on the available funds to support them for six years.  The support may be annually renewed based on student grades, discipline and communication with mentors.