EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

Every Child Deserves a Place in School

For thousands of refugee children, education is more than just an opportunity to learn. It is the only chance to regain a sense of normalcy, discover their abilities, and imagine a future beyond the hardships of displacement.

School children outside learning environment

Yet in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, many children still grow up without access to consistent education. Poverty, family loss, and the daily struggles of refugee life often stand between them and a classroom.

ARAI believe that no child’s future should be determined by the circumstances into which they were born or forced to flee.

Through our partnership with Hope of the Nation Primary and Nursery School, we are working to make education accessible to orphaned and vulnerable refugee children, while building a school community where every child has the opportunity to belong, and grow.

Our Impact

Children Enrolled

Our school’s reported 2026 enrollment, bringing together children from refugee and host communities.

Children on ARAI-Supported Scholarships

Orphaned and vulnerable refugee children receiving educational support through our scholarship partnerships.

Children Supported by TuaRes Foundation

Through our New Horizons education initiative, TuaRes Foundation has approved support for 65 refugee children, helping cover school fees, meals, and learning materials.

Children Supported by the Anderson Family Scholarship

Ten orphaned refugee children receiving educational support through the generosity of the Anderson family.

"These numbers represent children who have a place to learn, teachers who believe in them, and families who can look toward the future with greater hope."

Our Scholarship Programs

New Horizons Initiative

TuaRes Foundation Scholarship

For orphaned and vulnerable refugee children, staying in school can be a daily struggle. Many families and guardians cannot consistently afford school fees, meals, and essential learning materials.

Through the generous support of TuaRes Foundation, ARAI has secured first-year funding for 65 refugee children under our New Horizons education initiative, with continued support planned subject to renewal. The scholarship helps cover school fees, meals, and learning materials, reducing the financial barriers that threaten children’s education.

Our hope is not simply to enroll children in school, but to help them remain there, progress through their education, and develop the confidence to pursue their dreams.

International Support

Anderson Family Scholarship

Through the generosity of the Anderson family in British Columbia, Canada, 10 orphaned refugee children receive educational support at Hope of the Nation Primary and Nursery School.

For these children, the scholarship provides more than assistance with schooling. It offers continuity, encouragement, and the reassurance that their education matters.

We are grateful to the Anderson family for investing in their futures.

Anderson Family Scholarship students learning

Rotary Club Partnership

Previous Scholarship

Previous Rotary Club scholarship recipient students in Uganda

Through a two-year partnership between the Rotary Club of Sydney Sunrise in Canada and the Rotary Club of Kiwatule in Uganda, ARAI supported the education of 65 orphaned and vulnerable refugee children at Hope of the Nation Primary School, providing school fees, uniforms, and essential learning materials.

We remain deeply grateful to our Rotary partners for making this possible and laying the foundation for our ongoing scholarship program.

Reaching More Children

Today, more than 500 orphaned and vulnerable refugee children are still on our waiting list, hoping for a place in school. Many have lost their parents, fled conflict, or live with families who are struggling to provide even the most basic necessities.

They want the same things any child wants: to go to school, make friends, learn new things, and have something to look forward to. We want to bring more of these children into our classrooms, but we cannot do it alone. You can sponsor a child’s education by helping cover school fees, meals, and learning materials, or partner with us to provide life-changing scholarships.

Children waiting or community support outreach

Long-Term Vision

Building a Sustainable School

Scholarships help children access education today, but our responsibility is also to think about how the school can continue serving children in the years ahead.

We are working toward a more sustainable model for Hope of the Nation through improved school facilities, teacher development, stronger learning resources, and school-based income-generating activities.

Our longer-term plans include improvements to the school’s learning environment. We also hope to strengthen the school’s capacity to attract fee-paying families, helping generate resources that can support children who cannot afford education.

Our goal is to gradually reduce dependence on donations while protecting access to education for the most vulnerable children.

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