KAMPALA: A list of the 201 schools, taking part in a one week boot camp to kick-start the 11th edition of the Stanbic National Schools Championships (NSC), has been released with participating students converging on Gayaza High School in Wakiso District.
Following a rigorous selection process, the boot camp will present participants with an opportunity to get guidance on how to refine their relevant pitches, as well as opportunities for networking and mentorship from various experts in the field to enhance their entrepreneurial capabilities.
Diana Ondoga, the Corporate Social Investment Manager at Stanbic Bank said, “Participating schools are provided with toolkits specifically designed to foster these essential skills. The National Schools Championships not only recognizes, but also celebrates outstanding achievements. This event is more than just a competition; it is a transformative experience that equips both teachers and students with the skills and confidence to become the job creators of tomorrow, paving the way for a brighter future for themselves and their communities.”
The NSC is a vital part of the bank’s annual CSI program, directly addressing the skills gap by promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among Ugandan youth in secondary and vocational schools.
Ondoga said beyond teaching business concepts, the NSC is designed to empower students and teachers to become forward-thinking entrepreneurs and innovators.
With a significant portion of Uganda’s population under the age of 24, the statistics indicate an unemployment rate of 83% among this demographic, largely due to a lack of essential skills needed to succeed in the job market.
“At Stanbic Uganda, we are committed to driving the country’s growth. We cannot achieve this if a significant part of the population is left behind. It is therefore important for us to collaborate with other stakeholders to facilitate positive economic change by encouraging the youth to acquire better skills and uplift themselves,” Ondoga said.
Top schools, teachers, and alumni have the chance to win a combined prize pool of 100 million Ugandan shillings. Last year, Sumayya Girls’ High School in Nsangi was declared the champion.
Schools from Central Uganda include Aga Khan High School, Balibaseka Secondary School, Bishop Dunstan Nsubuga Memorial SS Kalangala, Blessed Sacrament SS Kimaanya, Eeman High School, Empower International Academy, Entebbe Secondary School, Gayaza High School, Glory of Christ Secondary School, Good Choice Secondary School, Hope Senior School Bbira, Hudson High School–Semuto, Kabojja International School, Kako Senior Secondary School, Kampala Diplomatic International School, Katikamu SDA Secondary School, Katovu Seed School, Katwe Noor SS, Kawempe Muslim Secondary School, Kawempe Standard School, Kibuli Secondary School, Kinuuka Seed Secondary School, Kitante Hill School, Kitebi Secondary School, Kololo Senior Secondary School, Makerere College School, Masaka Exodus Vocational Secondary School, Mengo Senior School, Mukono Vine Senior Secondary School, Namugongo Secondary and Vocational School, Nekemeya Memorial Secondary School, Princess Diana High School Munyonyo, Raising Up Hope Secondary and Vocational School, Rise and Shine High School Ntinda, Royal College Namugongo, Smart Girls Uganda, St. Francis SS Busunju, St. Henry’s College Kitovu, St. Kizito High School Namugongo, St. Mary’s College Kisubi, St. Noa Girls Secondary School, St. Charles Lwanga International Secondary School Kakiri, St. Charles Lwanga SS Kyotera, St. James Secondary School Buddo, St. Michael High School Mukono, St. Theresa Girls’ SS Bwanda, St. Julian Gayaza, St. Maria Goretti Katende Senior Secondary School, Stena Hill School, Sumayya Girls’ High School Nsangi, Trinity College Nabbingo, Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga, Valley Spur International School, and Victory High School Kabowa.
Schools from Eastern Uganda include Adipala High School, Alwa Senior Secondary School, Asone High School Kaberamaido, Atiira Seed Secondary School, Bukedea Comprehensive School, Bulunguli Seed Secondary School, Bumanya Seed Secondary School, Bunya Secondary School, Bunya SS, Busoga High School Kamuli, Busolwe Senior Secondary School, Buswale Secondary School, Chime Senior Secondary and Vocational School, City Parents High School, Compassion Vocational Center-Alwa, Global High School, Glory Land Christian College, Good Heart Secondary School, Hamdan Girls High School, Holy Cross Lake View SSS Jinja, Iganga Secondary School, Jinja College, Kakira Secondary School, Kaliro High School, Kifuyo Secondary School, Kongunga High School, London College School Jinja, Lubani Secondary School, Mbale Secondary School, Midland High School, Musana Vocational High School Iganga, Musana Vocational High School–Kaliro, Mutumba Seed Secondary School, Nakigo SS, Namasagali College, Namungalwe Parents Secondary School, Ngora Girls’ Secondary School, Ngora High School, Nkuutu Memorial Secondary School, Pallisa Progressive SS, PMM Girls’ School, Royal College, Serere Township Secondary School, Shekinah Glory Christian International School Mbale, Soroti Secondary School, St. Peters College Tororo, St. Mary’s Girls’ SS Madera, St. Thomas Girls’ Secondary School, Sula High School, Teso Integrated Secondary School, Wanale Secondary School, and Wanyange Girls’ Secondary School.
Schools from Northern Uganda include Abdalla Anyuru Memorial School, Abia Seed Secondary School, Abongomola Seed Secondary School, Agali Secondary School, Agwata Secondary School, Agweng Secondary School, Akalo Comprehensive Secondary School, Akalo Secondary School, Akiibua Secondary School, Amolatar Secondary School, Amuca SDA Secondary School, Amugo Agro Technical Institute, Amugu Secondary School, Angelika SS, Aromo Vocational Secondary School, Barr Secondary School, CHAF Vocational School, Chawente Secondary School, Cotn Marani Honors High School, Divine Secondary School, Lucille Corti SS, Dr. Obote College Boroboro, Faith Secondary School, Greenwich Secondary School Kole, Gulu Crested Crane SS, Hill City SS, Hope Senior School-Laminadera, Keframa High School Lira, Keyo Vocational, Kole Seed Secondary School, Lango College, Leo-Atubo Secondary School, Lira Town College, Loro Union Vision SS, Mentor Secondary School, Moroto Parents’ SS, Mvara SS, Ocer Campion Jesuit College, Ogur Secondary School, Okwang Secondary School, Okwang Technical Institute, Okwerodot Seed Secondary School, Opit Secondary School, Otuke SS, Otwal Secondary School, Patiko Seed SS, St. John Paul II College Gulu, St. Joseph’s Seminary Aboke, St. Mary Goretti Inclusive Secondary School, St. Daniel Comboni Senior Secondary School-Etele, Target Star Innovation Club-Adyel, Topstar Secondary School, and Valley View Secondary School.
Schools from Western Uganda include Bishop Comboni College Kambuga, Boni Consilii Girls Vocational Secondary School, Bubangizi Secondary School, Bweranyangi Girls’ Senior Secondary School, Citizens’ SS Ibanda, Fort Portal Secondary School, Good Hope Vocational School, Ibanda Secondary School, Immaculate Heart Girls’ School Nyakibale, Isingiro Secondary School, Kabale Trinity College, Kakabara Secondary School, Kibasti High School, Kigezi High School, Kinoni High School, Kishanje Highlands High School, Kisyoro SS, Kitabi Seminary, Kyamate SS, Kyebambe Girls Secondary School, Kyeizooba Girls’ School, Kyenjojo Secondary School, Kyogo Secondary School, Nyaka Vocational Secondary School Kambuga, Nyakahita Muhirwa Vocational School, Nyakasura School, Rwentobo High School, Rwenzori High School, Sacred Heart SS Mushanga, Sedes Sapientiae Academiae SS, St. Agnes Girls School Bushenyi, St. Charles Lwanga Seminary Nyakibale, St. John’s Secondary School, St. Mary’s Girls’ Vocational School Mbarara, St. Charles Vocational Secondary School, St. John’s SS Nyabwina, St. Maria Goretti Girls’ Secondary School, St. Peter SS, St. Theresa Girls Secondary School-Nsenyi, St. Mary’s Vocational School Kyamuhunga, and St. Peter’s Rwera Secondary School.
