Frequently Asked Questions
WHCD (Women Healthcare Development) is a registered non-profit organization committed to supporting vulnerable communities through education, health awareness, and empowerment programs.
We offer educational bursaries, health talk sessions, school marketing through TV and digital platforms, and participation in national competitions.
These are education slots given by schools through WHCD where students are supported to study at reduced tuition fees.
Depending on the program, to the school, students may pay 25% of school tuition, or receive full support if selected under the full tuition program.
WHCD supports parents by negotiating reduced tuition fees with schools and helping them access bursaries through our partner institutions.
It is a cost-sharing program where the student pays only 25% of the school’s tuition fees per term - to the school, and the school covers the rest.
Yes. Visit our website and complete the online application form for student support or school registration.
Applications are reviewed within 2-7 working days. Successful applicants are contacted through the details they provide.
Parents must provide the child’s recent report card, a passport photo, and a copy of the parent or guardian's ID.
All partner schools are listed on our website with their available vacancies and tuition package details.
Yes, schools can register through our system and select the package they wish to partner under.
It is a national-level school competition in quiz and debate, aired on a national TV station. Partner schools participate without paying any fee.
A school must provide a minimum of 10 bursary vacancies under the 25% tuition program to be eligible.
It is a termly sanitation and hygiene campaign where schools compete on cleanliness, student involvement, and impact. Top schools win prizes.
Yes. Both students and schools receive awards in our programs based on performance and participation.
We offer free digital exposure and TV advertising slots for schools that provide full tuition scholarships.
We provide sessions on hygiene, mental health, reproductive health, and personal development conducted by professional doctors and counselors.
Each partner school is entitled to one free health talk session per academic term, with an option to request more at a small cost.
No. We operate across Uganda, and all schools and students within the country can apply.
Yes. Our platform and media programs attract parents seeking affordable education, increasing school enrollments.
Parents can select from the listed partner schools with available slots for the program they qualify for.
Yes, a small registration fee is required to process the child’s enrollment, issue an ID, and admission documents.
You will be contacted by our team with an admission letter and instructions once the application is approved.
Yes, schools can negotiate terms, but must meet the minimum requirements for the services they are interested in.
You can reach us through our website’s contact page, WhatsApp line, or by visiting our office.
Yes, partnered schools providing full scholarships can request their preferred airing months within the agreed period.
WHCD only supports tuition; parents must ensure all other school requirements are fulfilled before the child joins.
Yes. WHCD has started partnering with select universities to support advanced level students transitioning to higher education.
Yes, students can re-apply in the next round of applications if previously unsuccessful.
Yes, we welcome individuals and organizations willing to sponsor children or support any of our programs.
