In 2018 the Ørskov Foundation received a total of 19 applications, from students in 7 countries across Africa, for funds to support training linked to their postgraduate degrees. At the Trustees meeting in March, five applications were short listed and the following four applications received funding:
Awards went to: Ms. Sanurah Namatovu from Uganda who is studying towards a Master of Science Degree. Funds from this award will be used to further her studies in Sustainable smallholder poultry production and management. Training will be undertaken at the National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI) in Uganda.
Ms Cecilia Martin Leweri from Tanzania who is working towards a PhD in life sciences. Funds will be used to further her studies in Statistical Models for Sustainable Rangeland Management, Food Security and Climate Change Sciences. Training will be undertaken at the University Of Hohenheim, Germany.
Ms Hadijah Nalika from Uganda who is studying towards a Master of Science Degree. Funds from this award will be used to further her studies in Sustainable Land Management and Climate Change Adaptation in Africa. Training will be undertaken at Makerere University, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Uganda.
Ms Dorah Mbogo from Tanzania who is studying towards a Master of Education in environmental sciences. Funds will be used by Dorah to study Impacts of Climate Change: Adaptation and Mitigating Strategies for Rural Livelihood. Training will be undertaken at Institute of Adult Education, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
