PG Scholars Online Recruitment System
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda — apply for the 2026-2027 postgraduate scholarship intake.
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1. Create an account
Register with your email address to start a new application. You can save your progress and come back any time before the deadline.
2. Complete the form
Fill in your identification, education, family, socio-economic and leadership information across seven short sections.
3. Submit & track
Review your answers, submit, and track your application status from your dashboard at any time.
About this scholarship
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program partners with the University of Rwanda to award postgraduate scholarships based on academic merit, demonstrated economic disadvantage and leadership potential. Applications are assessed using a standard weighting scale covering Academic Talent (30%), Economic Disadvantage (45%) and Leadership Potential (25%).
Important information
Applicants with foreign academic qualifications must obtain an equivalence from Rwanda's Higher Education Council (HEC) and the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA).
An entry visa is granted upon arrival at Kigali International Airport for all citizens worldwide.
International students must apply for a study visa within 15 days of arrival, providing a police clearance, valid passport. This is the document required for the one international awarded by the Scholarship.
All students are encouraged to have a smartphone to support the blended learning process before getting the granted laptop from the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda.