About HLSS
Handel Leslie Scholarship Scheme (HLSS) is an operation of the CITADEL Foundation designed to expand opportunities for liberating potential through formal education.
First announced in 2023, HLSS is a living testament to Dr. Handel Leslie’s heart and hand in the mission to proclaim hope for a better tomorrow – even among the less privileged.
Scholarships
HLSS currently awards up to 12 education and training scholarships each year to eligible applicants from communities in Ugandan cities where the Hopecell Network is actively present. Each scholarship supports one beneficiary per city for one year of education or training.
Frequently Asked Questions
HLSS scholarships cover tuition fees only.
Students in their final year of:
- Primary (PLE)
- O-Level (UCE)
- Vocational or technical training for basic practitioner licensing
Scholarships are available in:
- Hotel & Hospitality
- Construction
- Fashion & Garmenting
- Electrical & Mechanical Repair
Applicants must:
- Be registered in a school or training institution with a bank account
- Live in a community with an active Hopecell Network
- Have valid identification documents
Latest Updates
Launch of The Handel Leslie Scholarship Scheme
CITADEL Foundation will host a Leaders Breakfast to mark the…
