Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda 2025/2026 (Fully-funded) – YOA

Deadline: August 22, 2025

Applications are open for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda 2025/2026. This is a ten-yr partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and the University of Rwanda aimed at supporting 1,200 academically proficient however economically deprived younger Africans to pursue undergraduate and grasp’s research at University of Rwanda.

The scholarship is one of the approaches for attaining Young Africa Works Strategy which goals to allow 30 million younger folks throughout Africa to entry dignified and fulfilling work by 2030, with a give attention to younger ladies, refugees and displaced individuals, and folks with disabilities. The candidates to this scholarship could have utilized for admission into first yr’s UR educational packages for the educational yr 2025/2026 that are additionally eligible for the scholarship by Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UR.

Scholarship

The scholarship covers:

• Full tuition and registration charges
• On-campus lodging
• Laptop and studying supplies
• Monthly dwelling stipend
• Return journey (if relevant)
• Academic, psychosocial, and profession help

Eligibility

• Open to residents of African international locations (together with Rwandans);
• Refugees or displaced youth with acknowledged documentation;
• Applicants who meet University of Rwanda admission necessities;
• Those with sturdy educational efficiency, management potential, and a dedication to provide again to their communities.
• Age limits:
  • Undergraduate: 28 years previous or youthful (as much as 30 for particular teams)
  • Postgraduate: Up to 40 years (males) and 45 years (females)

Application

• Apply for admission at University of Rwanda
• Once admitted, submit a scholarship application on The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda portal
• Upload required paperwork: nationwide examination outcomes, ID or refugee card, private assertion, incapacity certificates (if relevant)

For extra info, go to MCFSP at the University of Rwanda.