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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda

Full scholarships at the University of Rwanda for talented young Africans, including refugees and displaced youth, who face financial barriers; mostly bachelor's with some master's places.

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🇷🇼 RwandaUniversity of Rwanda · Mastercard Foundation

At a glance

Study level

Undergraduate, Master’s

Destination

Rwanda

Funding

Full tuition and registration fees, fully paid on-campus accommodation, a laptop, learning materials and supplies, and a return ticket to the scholar's country of origin if needed. Mentorship, psychosocial support, leadership training, entrepreneurship skills, internships and networking are also provided. About 90% of the 1,200 planned scholars are undergraduates (STEM prioritised) and about 10% are master's students.

Eligible applicants

Newly admitted African, Rwandan, refugee or displaced youth

Photo: Hirwa94, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda is offered by University of Rwanda · Mastercard Foundation for Undergraduate, Master’s study in Rwanda. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.

What this scholarship covers

Tuition and registration fees

Included

On-campus accommodation

Included

Laptop and learning materials

Included

Return ticket to country of origin

May be included

Mentorship and leadership training

Included

Full tuition and registration fees, fully paid on-campus accommodation, a laptop, learning materials and supplies, and a return ticket to the scholar's country of origin if needed. Mentorship, psychosocial support, leadership training, entrepreneurship skills, internships and networking are also provided. About 90% of the 1,200 planned scholars are undergraduates (STEM prioritised) and about 10% are master's students. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.

Are you eligible?

Eligibility review

Based on the provider’s published information

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International students

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Domestic students

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Scholarship scope

Foundation scholarship

Last eligibility check

October 13, 2026

Who can apply

Citizenship
Rwandan or African national, or a refugee or displaced young person in Africa.
International eligibility
Open to African nationals beyond Rwanda; the page does not name individual countries.

Academic requirements

Academic recordRequired
Academically talented and meet University of Rwanda admission requirements.
Minimum grades / GPANot published
No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.

Experience and personal requirements

Financial needRequired
Aimed at young people with limited access to opportunities.

Study restrictions and coverage

Countries
Rwanda

Official eligibility summary

Applicants must be Rwandan or African nationals, or refugee or displaced young people in Africa, academically talented and meeting University of Rwanda admission requirements. They must show leadership potential and commitment to giving back. Only newly admitted students who have not started at the University can apply; current students cannot. Young women, youth with disabilities and refugees are targeted.

Applicant profile

  • Newly admitted African, Rwandan, refugee or displaced youth

Study route

  • Undergraduate, Master’s study in Rwanda

Current-cycle criteria

  • Applicants must be Rwandan or African nationals, or refugee or displaced young people in Africa, academically talented and meeting University of Rwanda admission requirements. They must show leadership potential and commitment to giving back. Only newly admitted students who have not started at the University can apply; current students cannot. Young women, youth with disabilities and refugees are targeted.

What to confirm for this cycle

Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.

  • Current eligibility rules
  • Current funding and benefits
  • Current deadline and application route
Check official requirements

Required documents

  • Documents listed in each call

How to apply

  1. 1

    Watch the programme website and University of Rwanda site for the call

  2. 2

    Apply for admission to the University of Rwanda

  3. 3

    Submit the scholarship application on the online recruitment portal

Application timeline

  1. Application cycle

    The page lists no open call or deadline. Calls are announced on the University of Rwanda website, the programme website and its social media channels.

    Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.

Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.

Official source

University of Rwanda · Mastercard Foundation

Official scholarship source

Last checked October 13, 2026

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Your next steps

  1. 01Read the official programme guidance.
  2. 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
  3. 03Check the current application cycle.
  4. 04Apply through the official provider.
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Frequently asked questions

When is the next deadline?

No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.

Why do some details vary?

Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.