On the 25th, October 2024 which happened to be Kabale University’s graduation day, Cosmas heard about The Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile scholarship fund and as an under privileged student, he found his way to speak to the foundation administration on 26th, October 2024 about his need to be sponsored so as he can complete his education.
He is a first year student at Kabale University doing Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry. He applied for government loan scheme where he was unsuccessful and due to the inability of the parents to afford university fees, he was told to drop out. He requested the foundation to sponsor him to complete his University education.
He is from Ntungamo district and from a family of 8 children and is the 7th, both parents are peasants.
Background Report on Turyahabwe Cosmas from his former school
While on a phone call with Scovia, a former chemistry teacher, mentor and counsellor to Cosmas Turyahabwe, during his time at St. Joseph’s Vocational School, Mbarara, she provided the following information.
Turyahabwe Cosmas did Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics (BCM) where he consistently achieved excellent grades and stood out as one of the best performers. He scored 14 points where it was a disappointment to him and the school. He opted to repeat S.6 but because of the financial status of his family, the father was unable to pay for him to repeat.
Financially, as far as Scovia is concerned, Cosmas is from a family that is financially unstable and as a good performer, he was always supported by the old boys of the school and some other people used to help in providing his needs at school including scholastic materials and this was a big relief to the family and this enabled him to complete his secondary education. Beyond academics, Cosmas is known for his exemplary character, is respectful, responsible, and empathetic toward others
