Usama Mukwaya Scholarship

The Usama Mukwaya Scholarship is an annual award that recognizes and supports talented Ugandan creatives who demonstrate exceptional merit and collaboration. This scholarship offers a unique one-year film and theatre experience, fostering innovation and artistic growth. Administered by Marisul, a nonprofit founded by Usama, the program empowers rising talents to achieve their full potential. The inaugural scholarship was awarded to Kizito Ismael in May 2021, a talented individual who excelled in theatre production at the Mariam Ndagire Film and Performing Arts Center.

Recipients of the Usama Mukwaya Scholarship per year

• Ismael Kizito (2021)
• Shamsa Mariam Nankya (2022)
• Shanitor Muwonge Jalia (2023)

Ashraf Academic Scholarship

Coming soon, the Ashraf Academic Scholarship will launch as an annual secondary school scholarship at Shuhada’e Islamic Secondary School. This award honors the legacy of Ashraf Kimera, a passionate advocate for education and community development, who left a lasting impact on Usama’s life. Though Ashraf’s life was cut short due to sickle cell disease, his spirit of giving back will continue to inspire future generations.

Marisul Foundation, Shuhadae Islamic Secondary School, and Abdallah Mukwaya are joining forces to make this vision a reality, empowering students to reach their full potential and create a brighter future.