Call for Projects.

We invite students to participate in the Uganda Website Projects Competition – 2025 where your website projects could take center stage!

Why Participate:

  • Showcase your WordPress skills and projects to a panel of industry experts.
  • Gain valuable feedback and insights to enhance your projects.
  • Connect with like-minded peers and professionals in the WordPress community.
  • The chance to win awards and recognition for your exceptional work.

Event Details:

  • Date: Fri 20th June, 2025
  • Venue: National ICT Innovation Hub, located inside the Uganda Institute of ICT (UICT), Nakawa – Kampala, Uganda

Tips for Successful Submissions:

  • Clearly articulate your project problem statement and objectives.
  • Highlight the innovative aspects of your WordPress project.
  • Include any relevant links or demonstrations to showcase your work.
  • Provide a brief explanation of your development process.

Awards: 

Outstanding projects will be recognized during the Awards Ceremony, with prizes awarded to the best projects in each category: 

  • Junior: Primary school students.
  • Rising Stars: Secondary school students.
  • Explorers: Post-secondary students from vocational schools, technical institutes, universities, and colleges.

How to Participate:

  1. Fill out the Project Submission Form.
  2. Submit Your Project. Send any additional project documentation or links to ugandacompetition@events.wordpress.org

Deadline: 6th June, 2025 23:59 PM EAT
Event Date: June 20th, 2025
Event location/Venue: National ICT Innovation Hub, Nakawa – Kampala, Uganda

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • After proposal approval, you will be assigned a mentor to guide your project.
  • Each group must have up to 3 members only (including the group leader).
  • No individual can be in more than one group.
  • A school/institution may submit multiple projects, but only the best will be selected for the final competition.
Category(required)

Do you have a Roadmap / Work Plan:Your Roadmap Should have the following key phases listed and timeline of your project (e.g. research, design, development, testing)(required)

6. a) Do you have an Estimated Budget(required)

7. Do you have Contact Details for all your group members ? (required)

7. a. iv) Group Leader T-shirt size (required)

7. b iv) Group Member 1 – Group leader T-shirt size(required)

7. b viii) Group Member 2 T-shirt size

7. b xii) Group Member 3 T-shirt size

8. How many project proposals is your school/ institution submitting for approval?(required)