Introduction

Applications for the 3rd Cohort of Undergraduate Mastercard Foundation Scholarships – Academic year 2024 is open up until 19^th March, 2024. In this full guide we will explain everything you need to know about mastercard at university of Rwanda, we will explain eligibility requirements; selection criteria, application process and links used to apply and much more.

The program focuses on women pursuing Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), young people with disabilities (YWD), and refugees and displaced youth. It intends to strengthen the UR capability and mobilization for inclusive and supportive tertiary education pathways to dignified work.

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda Scholarship summary

• Host Country: Rwanda
• University: University of Rwanda
• Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: African students of all races, colors, or descent, with limited access to opportunities.
• Reward: full tuition fees, fully paid on-campus accommodation, a laptop, learning materials, annual return ticket allowance, and a full-year monthly stipend
• Deadline: March 19, 2024
• Requirements: Must be applied to University of Rwanda.
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The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda is committed to developing Africa’s next generation of transformative leaders and aims to drive and support transformation at three levels: individual (Scholars), institutional (the University), and system (higher education ecosystem and beyond).

The program is recruiting scholars in selected undergraduate programs for the academic year 2024. Interested applicants will undertake their academic training at the University of Rwanda in its 6 Colleges (CST, CMHS, CAVM, CBE, CE and CASS) operating on 6 Campuses (Nyarugenge, Gikondo, Remera, Huye, Rukara and Busogo). (see UR campuses)

Eligible applicants

This scholarship opportunity is open to African students of all races, colors, or descent, with limited access to opportunities. The applicants will have to be admitted into one of the above eligible programs at the University of Rwanda (see eligible programs). Selected applicants with other scholarships of any kind, must be willing to discontinue other scholarships. Anyone with a double scholarship will automatically be discontinued once found. Continuing students are not eligible.

Selection criteria

• Be a citizen of Rwanda to benefit from the national scholarship quota.
• Be a citizen of any African country, a refugee, or displaced youth in Africa.
• Academically qualified, from with limited access to opportunities.
• Not above 28 years at the time of application, and not above 30 years for those with certified proof of protracted life condition (refugees, single mothers, in child-headed family, etc).
• Meeting admission criteria to eligible programs at the University of Rwanda. (see the admission criteria)
• Must have generated a UR Reference number and has submitted an application for admission to UR in one of the earmarked programs (refer to the list of Eligible Programs here).

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• Must demonstrate commitment to leadership and proof of community engagement (give back) and/or transformation initiatives.
• Refugees and those with disabilities are expected to provide legal proofs of their status (From UNHCR or NCPD respectively, or any other duly recognized organization).

Nature of The Scholarship

This is a comprehensive scholarship that will be managed by the University of Rwanda. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda also offers an opportunity for the scholars to receive holistic training that empowers them and lead them to the academic success, community engagement and transition to employment opportunities which will equip the scholars to be global citizens.

The scholarship will cover:

• Comprehensive financial support (full tuition fees, fully paid on-campus accommodation, 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.

Considering the level of investment, successful applicants will be required to be high achievers, highly engaging and focused scholars, able to give back and make changes in their respective communities and Africa in general.

Application Process

• A general application form must be filled online
• Refugee applicants are requested to complete another link.
• Before completing the online application form, please read through all instructions, and required information. The link to access the empty form will be seen after opening the application link above.
• Applicants can fill the online application form in more than one session, however, it is recommended that you start the application when you have all the supporting documents in place.
• The application will be considered only after submission and all steps below are completed:

1. The application form and processes are fully completed.
2. All required documents are attached (Please make sure you name each document attached with your names and reference number during the initial application to UR, then ensure that the documents are saved in PDF format (with size less than 250 kb)
3. Click Submit at the end of the online application, only when all the fields and attachments have been fully completed.
4. Youth with disabilities, Refugees and/or displaced youth are required to fill the additional declaration form available on the links on the online application form. Fill it online and submit it alongside the main application form as required.
5. All applicants are required to upload all supporting documents as required, prior to final submission (Note that once the application is submitted, all application fields are closed and cannot be repeated)

Application Deadline & Support Team contact details

Eligible candidates can start the online application for Mastercard Foundation scholarships while gathering the supporting documents.

The deadline for the application for the Mastercard Foundation scholarships: On 19th March 2024 at 11:59 P.M (CENTRAL AFRICA TIME).

During the application period, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UR Scholarship application support team will be available to provide any needed information.

The following are contact details of the heads of application support team:

Mr Kamanzi Emmanuel |Tel: +250 788736530 UR admission and Registration Specialist

Email: admissionsur2024@gmail.com

Dr. Odette Uwizeye: Registrar of University of Rwanda | Tel:+250 788 304 391

Mr Yabagenga Benjamin | Tel: +250 788485618 UR Database Administrator

Prof. Evariste Karangwa:

Lead-Recruit-Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UR | Tel: +250 739 140 377 | Email: mcfsp.ur@gmail.com

Additional information

• Telephone numbers and email addresses provided by applicants should be always active to receive critical information on their application.
• The application for the scholarship is a staggered ongoing process.
• The pre-selected applicants will be invited for an oral interview by independent panels and at each stage, only successful candidates will be notified.
• There would be unannounced on-site validation visits to the home of selected students.
• There are absolutely No Charges/Fees/ Facilitation/Agents or Intermediaries Required at any stage of the application process.
• Applicants who will be discovered to have falsified information or attempt to influence the process at any stage (application or home visit) to gain advantage of the scholarship shall be disqualified.
• The decisions of the Selection Committee are Final after the SRC has handled and responded to all applicants’ appeals if any.
• Successful applicants will be expected to become champions and transformative leaders, entrepreneurs and change makers at various levels and shall remain in close communication with the University of Rwanda for at least 5 years after completing their studies.
• Any misconduct (breaching university rules, regulations and policies including participation in riotous acts, involvement in subversive activities, illicit financial activities, terrorism, denial of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi or propagation of Genocide ideologies) on the part of the successful applicants shall lead to automatic disqualification and loss of the scholarship.
• All scholarships will be on a rolling basis, implying that annual renewal of funding is subject to satisfactory academic performance for all scholars.

Evaluative interviews

• Among the applicants, 165 scholars will be selected by the Recruitment committee (SRC) based on the established selection criteria in section 4 above.
• Interviews will be conducted using a predefined interview guide aligned with the expectations of the program and the vision of the institution.
• Applicants shall receive equal treatment especially concerning interview questions asked.

Declaration of results

The approved list of selected candidates for the scholarship will be published on the UR website. Scholarship award letters will be issued to successful candidates.

Award letters will be issued by the UR Vice Chancellor’s office.

Confirmation of the scholarship award by candidates

Successful candidates shall receive a scholarship award letter together with a scholarship acceptance form that must be completed and signed by the candidate to confirm acceptance of the scholarship.

Successful candidates’ parents/guardians shall be required to complete and sign a commitment form to confirm acceptance of support to the scholars.

Duly completed and signed forms shall be returned via the program email within five workdays after reception of the scholarship award letter.

In case a candidate declines the offer for any reason, the next in line of performance will be awarded the scholarship.

A scholarship offer cannot at any time be differed.

Entry requirements for the University of Rwanda vary depending on the specific academic program and college you’re interested in. These requirements outline the qualifications, subjects, and combinations needed for admission.

For instance, if you’re applying to the College of Science and Technology (CST), you’ll need to meet specific criteria related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects. Similarly, other colleges like the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) or the College of Business and Economics (CBE) have their own set of requirements tailored to their respective fields of study.
These requirements are essential to ensure that students have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen program. They may include a minimum grade in certain subjects, completion of specific courses, or a certain score on standardized tests.

It’s important for prospective applicants to carefully review the entry requirements for their desired program to ensure they meet the necessary qualifications for admission. Additionally, for applicants with foreign qualifications, there are additional steps such as obtaining equivalence certificates and completing special application forms.

Below, we’ll outline and explain the entry requirements for each college at the University of Rwanda. These requirements are tailored to the specific fields of study offered by each college and are crucial for ensuring that prospective students are adequately prepared for their chosen academic programs. By understanding these entry requirements, applicants can assess their eligibility and make informed decisions about their academic pursuits at the University of Rwanda.

Entry Requirements For each college

1. College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) Entry Requirements
2. College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (CAVM) Entry Requirements
3. College of Business and Economics (CBE) Entry Requirements
4. College of Education (CE) Entry Requirements
5. College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) Entry Requirements
6. College of Science and Technology (CST) Entry Requirements

Download Entry Requirement Documents

1. College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) Entry Requirements
2. College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (CAVM) Entry Requirements
3. College of Business and Economics (CBE) Entry Requirements
4. College of Education (CE) Entry Requirements
5. College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) Entry Requirements
6. College of Science and Technology (CST) Entry Requirements

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College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) Entry Requirements

College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (CAVM) Entry Requirements

College of Business and Economics (CBE) Entry Requirements

College of Education (CE) Entry Requirements

College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) Entry Requirements

College of Science and Technology (CST) Entry Requirements

The University of Rwanda (UR) informs prospective applicants wishing to apply for its undergraduate academic programs to be offered in all Colleges, that the online application system for the Academic Year 2024 is open up to 19th march 2024.

University of Rwanda colleges

1. College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS)
2. College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (CAVM)
3. College of Business and Economics (CBE)
4. College of Education (CE)
5. College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS)
6. College of Science and Technology (CST)

Minimum Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements specific to each academic program offered by the University of Rwanda in all its Colleges and Campuses are published on UR website and can be seen by clicking here

Guidelines For payment

Follow the guidelines below to pay application fees at University of Rwanda.

Guidelines to candidates who previously made their applications but did not Register.

Pay application fees using your reference number that was previously generated from UR online system.
Log in to the application portal and proceed with your application process.

Applicants with Foreign qualifications and those with Local qualifications who completed High School before 2011

• For applicants with foreign qualifications, before applying, you should have obtained an equivalence of your certificates from National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) for general secondary education or Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) for vocational training
• Go to UR website and follow steps mentioned in Section III above to get a reference number
• Fill in a special online application form available on admission website through the following link: https://registration.ur.ac.rw/international-applicants. The form shall be completed online together with the following documents:
  • Certified copy of your Advanced Senior Six (S6) certificate of Secondary Education
  • Copy of your National ID card or valid passport
  • Certified copy of your equivalence with the Rwandan system (only for applicants with foreign qualifications)

Support for Online Application

Computer labs and support staff are available on each UR Campus to facilitate applicants with technical issues. The list of UR technical support staff with their contacts, per Campus, is published on UR website (https://ur.ac.rw/?University-of-Rwanda-Entry-requirements-2023).

Information provided by applicants.

Every applicant is required to provide correct information during application (ID number, Index number and correct names).

An applicant who will provide mismatching information will not be considered for admission.

Ubuyobozi bw’Ingabo z’u Rwanda buramenyesha Abanyarwanda bize mu mashuri ya Technical Secondary Schools (TSS) bifuza kwiga mu Ishuri Rikuru rya Gisirikare, ko nabo bashobora kwiyandikisha ku turere no ku mirenge. Kwiyandikisha bitangira kuva tariki ya 1 kugeza ya 12 Werurwe 2024.

Ibisabwa kugirango wemererwe kwiga mu Ishuri Rikuru rya Gisirikare ku barangije mu mashuri ya TSS ni ibi bikurikira:

Abifuza kwiga muri Computer Engineering, amanota asabwa ni ukuba waragize nibura 45 mu mashami ya TVET akurikira: Software development -SOD, Software programming and Embedded Systems – SPE, Networking – NET.

Abifuza kwiga muri Mechanical Engineering, amanota asabwa ni ukuba waragize nibura 45 mu ishami rya TVET rya Mechanical Production technology-MPT.

Abahamagawe ni abasore n’inkumi bujuje ibi bikurikira:

1. Kuba uri Umunyarwanda.
2. Kuba ufite imyaka 18 kandi utarengeje 21.
3. Kuba wararangije amashuri 6 yisumbuye kandi ufite amanota yavuzwe mu gika cya kabiri ahabanza. Abazatsinda ibizami by’ijonjora bazakora ibizamini bibahesha kwiga muri Kaminuza y’u Rwanda.
4. Kuba ufite ubuzima buzira umuze.
5. Kuba utarigeze uhamwa n’icyaha.
6. Kuba utarirukanwe burundu mu kazi ko mu butegetsi bwa Leta keretse warakorewe ihanagurwabusembwa.
7. Kuba udakurikiranweho icyaha.
8. Kuba utagaragara ku rutonde rw’ababujijwe kuba abakozi ba Leta.
9. Kuba uri indakemwa mu mico no mu myifatire.
10. Kuba ufite ubushake bwo kwinjira mu ngabo z’ u Rwanda.

Ibyangombwa bazitwaza igihe cyo gukora ibizamini

1. Indangamuntu.
2. Icyemezo cy’amashuri wize kiriho umukono wa Noteri
3. Icyemezo cy’ ubudakemwa mu mico no mu myifatire gitangwa n’ubuyobozi bw’Umurenge.
4. Icyemezo cyo kuba utarakatiwe n’inkiko

Ibizamini by’ijonjora bizakorwa kuva tariki ya 12 kugeza ku ya 19 Werurwe 2024, saa mbiri za mu gitondo mu turere twose tw’igihugu hakurikijwe gahunda twatanze mu Itangazo riheruka.

Iri tangazo mushobora kurisoma kandi ku rubuga rwa Minisiteri y’Ingabo mod.gov.rw

Official announcement

We thank you for having chosen the medical or dental programs offered at the University of Rwanda, and be informed that the list of the selected candidates is available on the UR website. There is a Clinical Aptitude Test that all selected applicants will need to sit for as an entry examination. The examination is scheduled on 6th March 2024 at one of the following selected UR campuses namely Remera (230), Nyarugenge (412), Rukara (480), Huye (400), Busogo (280).

You will need to choose your examination site via the given link: https://registration.ur.ac.rw/medicine-exam/ and provide the following not later than Monday 4th March 2024:

• Student name
• Reference and Telephone Number
• Nationality
• Country of current residence
• Name of the selected UR Campus as your examination site.

N.B.1: When the expected number at a given examination site is reached, the system does not allow more applications, so choose another site, if this happens.

N.B.2: Every candidate is strongly advised go to the examination site/campus where he/she booked a place and appear on the list of selected candidates by campus to avoid unplanned logistics for them. Every candidate should be at the examination site by 6:30a.m with an ID card.

N.B.3: Those who will not pass the entry exam, will immediately apply in other programs. For any support while applying, kindly use the following emails: mailto:dict.remera@ur.ac.rw with a copy to mailto:nradose@gmail.com ·

N.B.4: The applicants who are outside Rwanda, should send their names and telephone numbers to the above-given email addresses

N.B.: No candidates’ electronic devices are allowed in the examination room

LOCATIONS

• UR Busogo Campus (7:00 AM – 12:00 PM) (MUSANZE Distrcit)
• UR Busogo Campus (01:00 PM – 5:00 PM) (MUSANZE Distrcit)
• UR Huye Campus (7:00 AM – 12:00 PM) (HUYE Distrcit)
• UR Huye Campus (01:00 PM – 5:00 PM) (HUYE Distrcit)
• UR Remera Campus (7:00 AM – 12:00 PM) (REMERA Distrcit)
• UR Remera Campus (01:00 PM – 5:00 PM) (REMERA Distrcit)
• UR Nyarugenge Campus (7:00 AM – 12:00 PM) (NYARUGENGE Distrcit)
• UR Nyarugenge Campus (01:00 PM – 5:00 PM) (NYARUGENGE Distrcit)
• UR Rukara Campus (7:00 AM – 12:00 PM) (KAYONZA Distrcit)

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The University of Rwanda in partnership with Mastercard Foundation is implementing a 10-year Scholars Program (August 2021- June 2032) aimed at enabling higher education access for 1,200 young Africans qualified, yet economically disadvantaged and/ or coming from conflict and post-conflict affected areas of Africa with a focus on women pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), young people with disabilities, and refugee and displaced youth-and strengthen the UR capability and mobilization for inclusive and supportive tertiary education pathways to dignified and fulfilling work.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda (MCF-SP@UR) is committed to developing Africa’s next generation of transformative leaders and aims to drive and support transformation at three levels: individual (Scholars), institutional (the University), and system (higher education ecosystem and beyond).

The program will be recruiting scholars in selected undergraduate programs for the academic year 2024. Interested applicants will undertake their academic training at the University of Rwanda in its 6 Colleges (CST, CMHS, CAVM, CBE, CE and CASS) operating at 5 Operation Centers Campuses NYARUGENGE CAMPUS, Gikondo Campus, Busogo Campus, Huye Campus and Rukara campus.

Below are the programs and their respective campuses:

NYARUGENGE CAMPUS

College of Science and Technology (CST)

BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering

BSc (Hons) in Electrical Power Engineering

BSc (Hons) in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

BSc (Hons) in Transportation Engineering

Bachelor of Architecture with Hons

BSc (Hons) in Environmental Planning & Management

BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry

BSc (Hons) in Applied Mathematics

BSc (Hons) in Applied Physics BSc (Hons) in Statistics

BSc (Hons) in Computer Engineering

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology

BSc (Hons) in Information Systems

BSc (Hons) in Mining Engineering

Gikondo Campus

College of Business and Economics (CBE)

BSc (Hons) in Economics

BBA (Hons) in Transport & Logistics Management

BSc (Hons) in Business Information Technology

BBA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance

Busogo Campus

College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (CAVM)

BSc (Hons) in Crop Production

BSc (Hons) in Food Science & Technology

BSc (Hons) in Horticulture

Huye Campus

College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

BSc (Hons) in Pharmacy

BSc (Hons) in Clinical Psychology

College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS)

BA (Hons) in Creative and Performing Arts

BA (Hons) in English and African languages

Bachelor Degree (Hons) of Law

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Social Work

Rukara campus

College of Education (CE)

B.Ed (Hons) in Computer Science

B.Ed (Hons) in Science (Physics-Chemistry)

B.Ed (Hons) in Special Needs Education

B.Ed (Hons) in Early Childhood Education