Scholarship
University of Rwanda Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for Young Africans
A 10-year program aimed at enabling higher education access for qualified young Africans, particularly those who are economically disadvantaged or from conflict-affected areas. The program focuses on supporting women pursuing studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
About this scholarship
University of Rwanda Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for Young Africans is offered by University of Rwanda and Mastercard Foundation for study in Rwanda at master level. The award is valued at Full tuition, laptop, learning materials, and annual return ticket allowance., provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition, laptop, learning materials, and annual return ticket allowance.. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master level. Eligible study areas include Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Nationality requirements apply: African.
Eligibility
Qualified young Africans, economically disadvantaged, or from conflict/post-conflict areas, with a focus on women in STEM fields.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-08-22. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master
Fields of study
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Nationality requirements
African
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- University of Rwanda and Mastercard Foundation
- Study destination
- Rwanda
- Eligible applicant countries
- All African countries
- Award
- Full tuition, laptop, learning materials, and annual return ticket allowance.
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- master
- Fields of study
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Nationality
- African
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-08-22
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-21