International Scholarships for Rwandan Students

Rwanda Scholarships

Rwanda Scholarships FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Ambassadors Girls’ Scholarship Program (AGSP)

• Educationalists (FAWE) Rwanda is an NGO bringing together African women, Ministers of Education, officials in charge of Education, and other decision makers in matters of education. 1640 girls in the all the districts of Rwanda.
• Amajyambere Iwacu Action (AIA) is a faith-based group affiliated with the Nyamasheke Parish in Cynangugu. AIA targets socially disadvantaged peoples in Rwanda, focusing especially in working with the Batwa communities. 321 girls in the all the Cynangugu region in south-western Rwanda. 313 girls are primary and 8 girls are secondary (purple star on map).

Rwandan Orphans Project

• The Rwandan Orphans Project is a small charity that runs the Imizi Children’s Center, which is a transition center for street children, a free primary school for local children from poor families, a program that supports vocational training for young men and a community center that provides social support to struggling families. We are located in Rwanda’s Eastern Province, approximately one hour from Kigali, the country’s capital.

Rwanda Scholarships FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Great Lakes of Africa Scholarship

• Through the generosity of Chairman of the Board of Trustees Samuel Hamil Jr., College of the Atlantic is pleased to offer the Great Lakes of Africa Scholarship. This scholarship provides an exemplary and promising student from the Great Lakes Region of Africa with the full financial assistance needed to attend COA. Tuition, room, board, books and health insurance are all covered by the Great Lakes of Africa Scholarship. In addition, there is funding for the student to return home each summer.

York University (Canada)

• This university is located in Toronto, Canada and provides excellent scholarship opportunities for international students. Follow the link above to see the different options. The best option for the international student is the “International Entrance Scholarship”, which gives the recipient $35,000 per year for 4 years.
• In order to qualify, you must have outstanding academic performance, have shown your leadership potential in different roles and submit various letters of recommendation. If you think this description fits you and you would like to pursue an undergraduate education at an excellent school, follow the link above to learn more.
• Anyone who applies for this scholarship will automatically be considered for other international scholarships.
• There are two other excellent scholarships in Canada that we recommend – these are at University of Trentand University of British Columbia (UBC).

University of Westminster Undergraduate Scholarships

• The University of Westminster was Britain’s first polytechnic university. The undergraduate scholarship is highly competitive and very beneficial to its recipients.
• One major advantage of this scholarship is that it is not limited to any field of study – it applies to all the undergraduate courses offered at the university.
• Students from developing countries who have challenges funding their education are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
• Benefits of this scholarship include a full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses, and flights to and from London.

TOP 10 Undergraduate Scholarships

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Rwanda Scholarships FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

Australian Development Scholarship Program (ADS)

• The Africa ADS program provides academic scholarships to undertake There website is designed to be a useful tool for you to find out more information about the scholarships eligibility criteria, country specific details, the institutions at which the scholarships can be undertaken, information about Australia and the regions where the institutions are located as well as details on the forum (chat room) and alumni to connect with past and present awardees. Master Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas.

Embassy of Belgium in Kigali

• Under the Belgian political development cooperation, the Minister of Development Cooperation and the Directorate General for Development Cooperation (DGIS) grant annually a small number of scholarships training postgraduate and doctoral mixed s ‘Specifically address the resource persons in developing countries. The identification of beneficiaries of this scholarship program is entrusted to the Attaché Cooperation near the Belgian Embassy in Kigali.
• AREAS OF INTERVENTION OF THE BELGIAN COOPERATION – Nominations must be linked to the priority sectors of Belgian international cooperation (health, justice, food security, education and basic infrastructure) and / or consistent with the themes selected (respect for the environment , Gender equality, social economy and strengthening institutional).