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Who can apply
Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.
- Country of study
- Rwanda
- Accepted nationalities
- All African countries
- Target level
- Bachelor’s and Master’s
- Fields of study
- Agriculture, Architecture, Arts, Business and management, Computing, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environment, Health, Languages, Law, Sciences and Social sciences
- Other conditions
- For undergraduate applicants, you must be no older than 28 years at the time of application, or no older than 30 years if you have certified proof of a protracted life condition (for example refugees, single mothers, members of child-headed families).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: For undergraduate applicants, be not older than 28 years at the time of application, or not older than 30 years for those with certified proof of a protracted life condition (e.g., refugees, single mothers, members of child-headed families, etc.).
- For postgraduate applicants, you must be no older than 40 years if you are male and no older than 45 years if you are female at the time of application.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: For postgraduate applicants, be not older than 40 years for males and not older than 45 years for females at the time of application.
- You must show critical social and/or economic needs and/or disability.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Demonstrate critical social and/or economic needs and/or disability.
- You must be academically qualified.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Be academically qualified.
- You must meet the admission criteria for eligible programmes at the University of Rwanda.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Meet the admission criteria for eligible programs at the University of Rwanda.
- You must have proven records of leadership and community engagement.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Have proven records of leadership and community engagement.
- You must show a strong commitment to community engagement and be ready to 'Go Back' and/or 'Give Back' to your community.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Show a strong commitment to community engagement and be prepared to "Go Back" and/or "Give Back" to their community.
- Refugees and individuals with disabilities are expected to provide legal proof of their status.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Refugees and individuals with disabilities are expected to provide legal proof of their status.
- You cannot apply if you are already enrolled at the University of Rwanda: the programme is intended for newly admitted students who have not yet started their studies there.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: No. The program is intended for newly admitted students who have not yet started their studies at the University of Rwanda.
The real funding
What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.
- Fully funded
- Tuition and living costs paid.
- The organisation does not say whether insurance is paid.
- The organisation does not say whether visa fees are paid.
- Paid
- Tuition, housing and plane ticket
Application steps
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Step 1: Apply through the online application portal of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda.
- With whom
- You (the applicant)
- Official link
- Open the official page (opens in a new tab)
Where to apply
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda (opens in a new tab) · University of Rwanda
Official title (in English): Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda
Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)
Official website of Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda: mcfsprecruitment.ur.ac.rw
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