University of Rwanda Mastercard Scholarship 2027 For Africans
The 3rd Cohort of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda has now open for interested and qualified Africans.
The University of Rwanda (UR) in partnership with Mastercard Foundation is implementing a 10-year Scholars Program (MCF-SP@UR) aimed at enabling higher education access to qualified young Africans, yet economically disadvantaged and/ or coming from conflict and post-conflict affected areas.
The program is committed to developing Africa’s next generation of ethical and transformative leaders who would influence positive forward-looking changes in their respective home countries specifically, and on the African Continent.
Overview
- Type: Masters Scholarships
- Host: Mastercard, Africa
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Benefits: Full Scholarship, Living Stipend, Laptop, Accommodation, Travel Costs, Learning Materials
- Deadline: 22nd August, 2026
Eligibility Criteria for the University of Rwanda Mastercard Scholarship 2027
- Have applied for admission to the University of Rwanda for the September 2026 intake in programs with a duration of two years. Pre-selection will be conditional to admission into UR Masters Programs for the September intake.
- Have successfully completed his/her bachelor’s degree in fields of study related to the UR Masters program s/he is applying for.
- Be Rwandan or African citizen (Refugees must be certified by UNHCR, MINEMA, or another related legal agency).
- Not above 40 years of age for male, and not above 45 years for female at the time of application.
- Demonstrate their critical social and/or economic needs and/or disability.
- Have proven records of leadership and community engagement(s).
- Have a strong commitment to community engagement and be prepared to GoBack and/or Give-Back to his/her community.
70% of all scholarships shall be accorded to Female and 80% of all scholarships shall be given to students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs. - Not be enrolled in any other tertiary institution.
Priority will be given to candidates enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs, with 80% of the selected candidates to be from STEM fields.
The University of Rwanda Mastercard Scholarship 2027 will cover:
- Comprehensive financial support (full tuition fees, a laptop, learning materials, annual return ticket
allowance, and a full-year monthly stipend. - Psycho-social Support Services.
- Uniquely sourced internships with industry for professional development.
- Continued academic support through academic mentorship, virtual learning, and tutoring.
- Career Development Services (including Industrial Mentorship, Career Guidance, Professional
Development, and Enterprise Development, among others) - Regular group meetings with other scholars that focus on personal and professional development
opportunities and activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars’ capacity. - Opportunities to participate in leadership congresses, community services and mentoring (Go-back
Give- Back), - The prestige of becoming part of the growing family of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni
and networking with the Global Scholars Community.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application Form
- Digital Passport Photo (white background)
- National ID (showing date of birth)
- Scanned National ID
- Scanned Passport— International applicants
- Refugee ID / Supporting Document— Refugee applicants
- Disability Certificate— Disability category
- Leadership Certificates.
Guidelines
- 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.
- Submit & track: Review your answers, submit, and track your application status from your dashboard at any time.