Equivalence
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).
How it works
- 01
Verify and create an account
Enter your University of Rwanda student number to confirm you are eligible, then create your account. You can save your progress and come back any time before the deadline.
- 02
Complete the form
Fill in your identification, education background, family, socio-economic and leadership information across six short sections (A to E).
- 03
Submit and track
Review your answers, submit, and track your application status from your dashboard at any time.
Documents to prepare before applying
Scan or photograph them clearly. PDF, JPG or PNG, up to 5 MB each.
- Your University of Rwanda student numberAll applicants
- Digital passport photo (white background)All applicants
- Scanned National ID (showing date of birth), passport or refugee IDAll applicants
- Disability certificateDisability category
- Leadership certificatesIf you have any
About this scholarship
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program partners with the University of Rwanda to award undergraduate scholarships based on academic merit, demonstrated economic disadvantage and leadership potential. Applications are assessed using a standard weighting scale:
Academic Talent30%
Economic Disadvantage45%
Leadership Potential25%
Important information
Visa on arrival
An entry visa is granted on arrival at Kigali International Airport to citizens of all countries.
International student visa
International students must apply for a study visa within 15 days of arrival, with a police clearance and a valid passport. Scholarship holders from outside Rwanda need this visa to study.
Smartphone
We encourage every student to have a smartphone to support blended learning until they receive the laptop provided by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda.
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