Umutara Polytechnic loses money over sponsorship saga

NYAGATARE – The dismissal of over 700 students from Umutara Polytechnic University who were not eligible for Government sponsorship has caused financial loss to the university, The New Times has learnt. An inside source at the university who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that they incurred losses in registering students and paying for hostels for the students who have now been dismissed.
Some of the students sent packing by the varsity administration after failing to secure Goevrnment scholarships. (Photo: D. Ngabonziza)
Some of the students sent packing by the varsity administration after failing to secure Goevrnment scholarships. (Photo: D. Ngabonziza)
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