Made in Uganda – Fashion Training Scholarship
Enhancing Skills and Enabling Financial Inclusion for Young Women in the Creative Economy
Certificate in Fashion and Garment Production (CFGP)
Public Call for Applications“SKILLED • EXPRESSIVE • ENTREPRENEURIAL • Designers.”
Bayimba Foundation invites 40 talented young women to apply for an intensive scholarship training program in fashion and garment production. Delivered by SEED (Skilled • Expressive • Entrepreneurial • Designers), lead by celebrated designer Ras Kasozi, this program transforms creative passion into professional, export-ready fashion enterprises.
We are seeking the next generation of designers from:
Kampala | Jinja | Mbarara | Buikwe | Mukono | Kayunga | Arua | Kitgum | Moroto | Butaleja | Mbale | Bundibugyo | Fort Portal.
The Program: Studio to Market
The CFGP is a 3-month (12-week) professional training course that bridges the gap between technical tailoring and entrepreneurial success. This is a Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) program aligned with Uganda’s National TVET Policy.
The Training Modules:
- Module 1: Foundations & Design Thinking: Colour theory, fabric types, and innovation strategies.
- Module 2: Pattern Drafting & Cutting: Mastering body measurements, basic blocks, and pattern manipulation.
- Module 3: Garment Construction: Industrial sewing techniques, seams, and high-end finishing.
- Module 4: Creative Wear & Styling: Production workflow, fittings, and developing signature creative collections.
- Module 5: Financial Literacy & Branding: Costing, marketing, and preparing your professional portfolio for the market.
Training Highlights
- Target: 40 Young Women per cohort.
- Duration: 3 Months (300 Contact Hours).
- Accreditation: Accredited Certificate with 20 Credit Units (CU).
- The Final Showcase: Participants will design and produce a mini-collection for the official SEED (Skilled • Expressive • Entrepreneurial • Designers) closing event, evaluated by industry professionals and join the Uganda International Fashion Week event.
- Career Path: Graduates are prepared for self-employment, joining production cooperatives, or internship placements in innovation hubs.
Eligibility & Entry Requirements
We are looking for young women (18–35) with creative potential and a drive to succeed in the creative economy.
- Residency: Must be a resident of one of the 9 target districts listed above.
- Potential: Selection is based on a skills-based interview and a portfolio review of your creative work (sketches, previous crafts, or sewing samples).
- Inclusion: Special encouragement is given to young women living with disabilities (PWDs) and refugees.
Why Join the programme
Since 2014, SEED (Skilled • Expressive • Entrepreneurial • Designers) has mentored over 2,000 designers. This scholarship provides:
- Access to Industrial Equipment: Training on industrial straight and overlock machines.
- Cultural Innovation: Learning to use local materials like barkcloth and cotton to create global-standard fashion.
- Industry Mentorship: Direct feedback and guidance from established fashion entrepreneurs.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their expression of interest and portfolio to the Programme Coordinator or through the programme online portal.
Deadline: 15th March 2026
