The University of Rwanda has announced her fully funded EAC Regional Centre of Excellence Scholarship for Africans seeking to pursue Masters degree courses in regional development.
The University of Rwanda Scholarship covers €6,000 as tuition for the duration of the course, economy class return air tickets to Kigali and back home for face-to-face sessions, and a living allowance of EUR 60 or equivalent in RWF per day during your stay in Rwanda for the face-to-face sessions.
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This post will highlight more details about the opportunity for interested candidates. It will also discuss the benefits and eligibility criteria for interested candidates.
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When is the Application Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Tell Me About The Award:
A fully funded scholarship by the University of Rwanda for Master’s programmes offered at the East African Community Regional Centre of Excellence for Vaccines, Immunization and Health Supply Chain Management (EAC RCE-VIHSCM) for the 2025 September intake. It covers tuition, travel, and living expenses for face-to-face sessions in Kigali, Rwanda.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- Master’s in Health Supply Chain Management (MHSCM)
- MSc in Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance (MPAQA)
- MSc in Vaccinology (MVAX)
- MSc in Medical Products Regulatory Affairs (MPRA)
Type:
Postgraduate Master’s Scholarships | Fully Funded
Who can Apply?
- Public servants from eligible East African countries
- Self-sponsored candidates worldwide (highly encouraged)
- Applicants must meet the specific entry requirements for each program and be under 45 years old
How are Applicants Selected?
Through assessment of submitted documents and government nominations based on quotas, gender balance, age, disability, geographic distribution, and human resource needs. Prior RCE scholarship recipients are ineligible.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Burundi
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Somalia
- Kenya
- Rwanda
- South Sudan
- Tanzania (Mainland and Zanzibar)
- Uganda
- Self-sponsored candidates from any country may also apply
Where will the Award be Taken?
Kigali, Rwanda at the University of Rwanda
How Many Awards?
124 scholarships in total:
- 40 for MHSCM
- 28 for MPAQA
- 28 for MVAX
- 28 for MPRA
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Tuition fees (€6,000 for the course duration)
- Economy-class return flights to Kigali for face-to-face sessions
- Daily living allowance of €60 (or equivalent) during stay in Rwanda covering accommodation, meals, and transport
How Long Will the Award Last?
For the full duration of the respective Master’s programme (typically 1–2 years)
How to Apply:
- Visit ur.ac.rw
- Navigate to Admissions > Applicant Portal > New Application
- Complete the Biographical Form and save your Student ID Reference Number
- Submit required documents via the links below (PDF format):
If you have applied before, retrieve your Student ID here:
https://ienabler.ur.ac.rw/pls/prodi41/w99pkg.mi_login
Visit the Award Webpage for Details: Apply here
