University of Rwanda Mastercard Scholarship 2025-26

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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Worldwide
Region
Worldwide
Institution
University of Rwanda Mastercard
Study level
Master's
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This listing covers a Master'S opportunity for eligible applicants. The application deadline is August 22, 2025.

KEY DETAILS - Program level: Master's - Funding: Fully Funded - Deadline: August 22, 2025

ELIGIBILITY - Eligibility requirements include being a refugee, displaced youngster in Africa, or a citizen of Rwanda or any African nation. - Academic Requirement: Candidates must have restricted access to educational opportunities yet be academically qualified. - Age Requirement: Applicants must be 28 years of age or younger. - Admission to the Program:. - Must fulfill the requirements for admission to one of the University of Rwanda’s qualified programs. - Must have applied for admission to an appropriate program (see list) and possess a UR Reference Number. - Leadership Commitment: Must exhibit the capacity for leadership and offer evidence of transformational initiatives or community involvement. - Special Status Proof: Official evidence of status is required for refugees and people with disabilities. - Country: Rwanda. - Financial coverage: Complete financial support. - Benefits :. - Complete tuition reimbursement for the duration of the course. - Lodging in residence halls at universities. - Meals served in the residence halls on campus. - Medical assistance and health insurance. - Supplying a laptop, books, and additional educational resources. - Allowance for transportation for commuting needs. - Academic and psychosocial assistance via tutoring, counseling, and mentoring. - Chances for career advancement, leadership development, and community service initiatives. - Internships to obtain real-world, hands-on experience. - Access to the international community of scholars through membership in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni Network.

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Eligibility criteria

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  • Eligibility requirements include being a refugee, displaced youngster in Africa, or a citizen of Rwanda or any African nation.
  • Academic Requirement: Candidates must have restricted access to educational opportunities yet be academically qualified.
  • Age Requirement: Applicants must be 28 years of age or younger.
  • Admission to the Program:.
  • Must fulfill the requirements for admission to one of the University of Rwanda’s qualified programs.
  • Must have applied for admission to an appropriate program (see list) and possess a UR Reference Number.
  • Leadership Commitment: Must exhibit the capacity for leadership and offer evidence of transformational initiatives or community involvement.
  • Special Status Proof: Official evidence of status is required for refugees and people with disabilities.
  • Country: Rwanda.
  • Financial coverage: Complete financial support.

Benefits :.

  • Complete tuition reimbursement for the duration of the course.
  • Lodging in residence halls at universities.
  • Meals served in the residence halls on campus.
  • Medical assistance and health insurance.
  • Supplying a laptop, books, and additional educational resources.
  • Allowance for transportation for commuting needs.
  • Academic and psychosocial assistance via tutoring, counseling, and mentoring.
  • Chances for career advancement, leadership development, and community service initiatives.
  • Internships to obtain real-world, hands-on experience.
  • Access to the international community of scholars through membership in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni Network.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationAug 8, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Worldwide

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Next step

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