Funded by: Fogarty International Center (1K01TW012427-01A1) of the National Institute of Health
My Story:
My Formative Influences: Shaped by Jjajja’s Love
My personal and scholarly journey is deeply inspired by my Jjajja (grandmother), who raised me during the HIV/AIDS epidemic in rural Uganda. Amid poverty and limited access to health care, I witnessed her serve as an informal village nurse—delivering babies, providing herbal remedies, and caring for families with compassion and courage. Though she could neither read nor write, she modeled resilience, leadership, and service.
My Journey in Nursing and Research:
Inspired by my Lived Experience and Stellar Mentorship
From nursing school to bedside care and ultimately to nurse scientist, my journey has been profoundly shaped by lived experiences and stellar mentors. These influences fuel my dedication to research innovation that enhances health and wellbeing, particularly for older adults with caregiving responsibilities
Research Projects
Supported by: University of California GloCal Health Fellowship, Co-funded by the Fogarty International Center (D43TW009343) and the National Institute of Mental Health
Funded by: The Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Service & Leadership
Building Transformational Leaders in Nursing
Service is at the heart of my scholarship. I envision a nursing workforce equipped with the leadership skills and advocacy tools to navigate structural and cultural barriers, ensuring nurses have a voice at the decision-making table
By Dr. Schola Matovu: Nurse Scientist, Professor & Global Health Scholar [Gerontology | Caregiving | Advancing Nursing Leadership & Global Learning And …
By Dr. Schola Matovu | Nursing Professor | Nurse Scientist | Director of Global Learning and Engagement There is a question in nursing …
In today’s digital world, staying connected goes beyond just one platform. If you’re looking for insightful content, professional updates, and engaging conversations, …
posted on womenlifthealth In honor of International Nurses Day, Schola Matovu, an alumna of WomenLift Health’s North America 2021 cohort, reflects on …
As a member of the Nursing Leadership Think Tank, I was honored to contribute to the centenary celebrations of the Uganda Nurses …
By The WomenLift Health Team We spoke with Schola Matovu, Assistant Professor, University of Utah College of Nursing, and one of the …
Dr. Matovu has been awarded funding from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation through the highly competitive Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators to advance her program of research and leadership in innovative nursing and community health.