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A leadership journey that begins in the classroom

The Fellowship

The Teach For Uganda Fellowship is a two-year leadership program that places outstanding individuals in underserved schools to teach, lead, and drive change.

Where you teach

Fellows are placed in underserved public schools across Uganda, working directly with learners in classrooms where the need is greatest.

You will teach in environments that require resilience, creativity, and leadership—while making a direct impact on students’ learning and futures.

Your journey

1. Train

You begin with intensive training focused on teaching, leadership, and understanding the realities of the classroom

2. Teach

You teach full-time in a school, building strong relationships with students while improving learning outcomes.

3. Lead

You grow as a leader, taking initiative within your school and community to drive change.

Why become a fellow

  • Develop as a leader through real-world experience
  • Make a direct impact in classrooms and communities
  • Join a network of change-makers across Uganda
  • Build skills that shape your future career and impact
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Foundational Literacy & Numeracy

In this fellowship, you have the privilege of laying the foundations of education in reading, writing, and numeracy for children across Uganda. If you are passionate about growing curiosity in children and making learning fun and rewarding, this fellowship is for you. .

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STEM Fellowship.

A pilot program under the Leaders in Teaching Program, supported by the Mastercard Foundation, the STEM Fellowship recruits and develops high-potential STEM graduates, especially young women, to teach in secondary schools, inspire learners, and strengthen Uganda’s future teacher pipeline.

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Your journey does not end here

The Fellowship is the beginning of a lifelong leadership journey.

After the classroom, alumni continue to shape education systems, influence policy, and build solutions that address challenges in their communities.
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