The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is set to maximize on the Sports Bonus Points scheme that under the National Council of Sports (NCS).
In a communication sent to all sports federations dated 14th October, 2014, the NCS notified them that they are currently receiving submissions of candidates for admission to Public Universities and other Public Tertiary Institutions.
The objective of the scheme is to boost the advantage and opportunity of sporting candidates at gaining admission for University Education.
‘National Federations/Associations are hereby informed that the deadline set by the Ministry of Education and Sports for receiving the names and details from Federations/Associations through National Council of sports, is 10th December, 2014’ read part of the communication signed by NCS General Secretary Jasper Aligawesa.
Important notes about the scheme:
1-The scheme shall apply to the present A Level candidates who are due to sit for the 2014 UNEB Exams.
2-Selection of the scheme is every competitive and only considers those students that have excelled in a particular sport up to regional or International level.
3-All applications shall be complete with the following details: Student’s Full name, school details, index number, highest regional/international representation and achievements of the candidate in given sport with testimonial evidence.
4-Only the best evaluated 40 students shall take up the available slots reserved for the talented sports men/women every year, as distributed below;
(i) 10 Female Science-based A-Level slots/candidates
(ii) 10 Female Arts based –A-Level slots/candidates
(iii) 10 Male Science based –A-Level slots/candidates
(iv) 10 Male Arts based –A-Level slots/candidates
5-Successful candidates shall be awarded Four (4) points as a bonus over and above their A-Level Aggregate.