Funding guide · updated 2026-08-28

Scholarships in Rwanda for international students

In short

  • Global Admissions lists 2 scholarships open to international students in Rwanda, of which 1 cover tuition in full.
  • 1 comes from universities themselves.
  • By level: Master's (2), PhD (1).
  • 2 of these are restricted to specific nationalities; 0 carry no nationality restriction we could verify.

Rwanda funding by the numbers

Scholarships listed
2
Cover full tuition
1
Distinct funders
2

Every scholarship we list for Rwanda

University awards (1)

Administered by the institution itself and usually assessed alongside your admission application, so you apply to the programme first.

South Africa · University

AIMS Structured Master's Scholarship 2026

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)

Full Ride

Master's
Open · Next: AIMS opens applications annually, with deadlines typically several months before the intake begins; specialised tracks may have separate dates. Confirm current deadlines on the official AIMS website.

NGO awards (1)

Funded by a foundation, company or non-profit. Eligibility is often narrower — a nationality, a field, or a background — which makes competition lighter if you fit.

South Africa · NGO

RUFORUM Graduate Scholarships 2026

Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)

Usually covers tuition, a living stipend and research support; some calls are fully funded.

Master's PhD
Open · Next: RUFORUM scholarship calls open at different times during the year and each sets its own closing date; confirm current deadlines on the official RUFORUM website.

Who can apply

By level of study

Master's 2 PhD 1

Awards reserved for specific nationalities

African 2

What this list does not tell you

  • 2 of the 2 awards below have no single published closing date — most run on an annual cycle whose exact date the funder confirms each year. Always check the provider's own page before you plan around a deadline.
  • Funding in Rwanda changes with government budgets and university intake targets. Programmes get suspended between cycles, and a fully funded award one year can become partial the next.

Find the programmes this money pays for

Universities in Rwanda Browse institutions, then check which of the awards above each one hosts.

Frequently asked questions

How many scholarships are available in Rwanda for international students? ▾

Global Admissions lists 2 scholarships open to international students studying in Rwanda. 1 of them cover tuition in full, and 0 pay a living stipend on top.

Are there fully funded scholarships in Rwanda? ▾

Yes. 1 of the 2 awards listed for Rwanda are recorded as covering full tuition or as a full ride including living costs. Fully funded awards are the most competitive category, and most require you to hold or be applying for admission to a specific university before you apply for the money.

Do universities in Rwanda offer their own scholarships? ▾

Yes — 1 of the 2 awards listed for Rwanda are funded by the institution rather than by a government or foundation. University awards are typically smaller than national programmes but far less competitive, they are often assessed automatically from your admission application, and many can be combined with an external scholarship.

Do I need a university offer before applying for a scholarship in Rwanda? ▾

It depends on the award. University-administered scholarships in Rwanda are usually assessed alongside or after your admission application, so you apply to the programme first. Government and foundation programmes vary: some require proof of admission at the point of application, others issue a conditional award you then take to a university. Each award page on Global Admissions records which applies.

Are scholarships in Rwanda restricted by nationality? ▾

2 of the 2 awards listed here are limited to citizens of particular countries, often through a development or bilateral agreement. The remaining 0 carry no nationality restriction that we could verify, which usually means they are open to any international applicant who meets the academic criteria.

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Award details are compiled from each funder's own published material and refreshed weekly; tuition figures come from the Global Admissions programme catalogue as of 2026-08-28. Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the funder's site before applying.