About the Uganda Youth Institute
The Uganda Youth Institute is a transformative experience hosted by the Iowa State University-Uganda Program (ISU-UP), where high school students engage with local leaders and agriculture experts on critical global challenges, participate in hands-on activities and explore meaningful ways to make a difference in Uganda and around the world.
Date: July 4, 2025
Venue: Mpirigiti Rural Training Center in Kamuli, Uganda
Registration Deadline: June 4, 2025
How to participate
Global Challenge Paper: To participate in the Uganda Youth Institute, high school students research an issue related to food security and write a paper under the supervision of a teacher or mentor.
Cost: There is no registration cost to participate in the Institute and meals will be provided during the event. However, both student and teacher/mentor participants must organize their own transportation to and from the event in Uganda.
Eligibility: Ninth through twelfth grade students are eligible to participate in the Uganda Youth Institute.
Global Challenge Instructions Sample Student Paper
Benefits of participating
Students who participate in the Uganda Youth Institute earn recognition as a Borlaug Scholar and become eligible to be invited as a student delegate to attend the Global Youth Institute in Des Moines, Iowa. Participating high school students have the opportunity to:
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Present research and recommendations on ways to solve key global challenges in a short speech and small group discussions with leading agriculture experts;
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Connect with other student leaders from across Uganda to share ideas, identify solutions to these problems and build lasting friendships;
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Explore the issues, current research and opportunities to make a difference with organizations based in Uganda; and
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Interact with global leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs in Uganda working to improve food security around the world.
Papers will be evaluated by the World Food Prize Board of Reviewers. Reviewers provide feedback to each student who participates in the Youth Institute.
For any questions about the Uganda Youth Institute, please contact: Martin Lukwata, kagoyeroy@gmail.com.