Orant Ulemu Scholarship Need to Know
What You Need to Know about Orant Ulemu Scholarship
This week, we opened our Orant Ulemu Scholarship applications. This scholarship is one of Orant Charities Africa’s flagship education initiatives, aimed at supporting exceptional students in Malawi who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and financial need. Whether you are hearing about our Ulemu scholarship for the first time or are preparing to apply, we have put together this blog article to guide you through everything you need to know, including answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
What is the Orant Ulemu Scholarship?
Ulemu means ‘respect’ in Chichewa. Respect is an important word for Orant. It is one of our values, it describes how we should treat one another and denotes the respect awarded to those that continue their education against all odds, as the recipients of this scholarship are meant to do. The Orant University Fund was created in 2021 to help successful and passionate Malawian students to continue their education after secondary school. After seeing the success of our secondary students, we knew we needed a way to continue investing in the education of hardworking, intelligent, Malawian youth.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Does the scholarship support students attending private universities?
While students from private universities may be considered, priority is given to applicants from public universities who meet all our selection criteria.
- How are recipients selected?
Recipients are selected based on a combination of factors, including MSCE results, leadership potential, community involvement, financial need, and other factors.
- Does the scholarship consider students who are partially supported by other scholarships?
No. Applicants who are already receiving full or partial support from other scholarships, including government scholarships, will not be considered. The Ulemu Scholarship is intended to assist students who have no other form of financial support, to ensure opportunities are extended to the most underserved.
- Can current university students apply?
Yes. The Ulemu Scholarship is open to all university students, including those currently enrolled. Successful applicants will receive support for the entire duration of their study program, provided they maintain satisfactory academic performance throughout.
- Where do I find the application form?
You can download the application form from here or collect a hard copy from our Kasese campus.
- Does the scholarship support diploma programs?
Yes. The Ulemu Scholarship supports students pursuing both diploma and degree programs.
- What does the scholarship cover?
The Scholarship Covers: Tuition and funds for accommodation and meals. Please note that the scholarship does not cover items such as laptops and mobile phones
- When will winners be announced?
Awardees will be announced by the end of October, 2025.
At Orant, we believe that education is a powerful tool to empower a nation. The Ulemu Scholarship reflects our deep commitment to building a future where every talented young person in Malawi, regardless of their background, has the chance to thrive.
Help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with a student who deserves a chance to shine.
