Program Description: 

Title: University of Rwanda Postgraduate Scholarships 2025

Application deadline: 30 June 2025.

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University of Rwanda Postgraduate Scholarships 2025 Overview

The University of Rwanda is now accepting applications for its Postgraduate Academic Programmes under the East African Community Regional Centre of Excellence for Vaccines, Immunization and Health Supply Chain Management (EAC RCE-VIHSCM) for the September 2025 intake. This opportunity is available for both scholarship-seeking and self-sponsored candidates globally.

University of Rwanda Postgraduate Scholarships 2025 Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Meet the minimum entry requirements specific to each programme (available on the UR website).

• Submit all required documents (see below).

• Be public servants from eligible EAC countries (for scholarship consideration).

• Be 45 years or younger (for scholarship eligibility).

• Not have previously received an RCE scholarship for a master’s programme.

Eligible Countries for Scholarship

Burundi, DR Congo, Somalia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania (including Zanzibar), and Uganda.

University of Rwanda Postgraduate Scholarships 2025 Benefits

Selected candidates under the scholarship scheme will receive:

• Tuition: €6,000 for the full duration of the course.

• Round-trip economy air tickets to Kigali for face-to-face sessions.

• Living allowance: €60/day or equivalent in RWF (covers accommodation, meals, and local transport).

Available Programmes & Scholarships

• Master’s in Health Supply Chain Management (MHSCM) – 40 scholarships

• MSc in Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance (MPAQA) – 28 scholarships

• MSc in Vaccinology (MVAX) – 28 scholarships

• MSc in Medical Products Regulatory Affairs (MPRA) – 28 scholarships

University of Rwanda Postgraduate Scholarships 2025: Application Requirements

All applicants must submit the following in PDF format:

• Letter addressed to the Director of UR Postgraduate Center (include programme of choice and full contact details)

• Updated CV

• Certified academic transcripts and degree certificates

• Two reference letters from senior academic referees

• Recommendation letter from employer

• Copy of national ID or passport

Selection Criteria

• Selection is based on the evaluation of submitted documents.

• Priority will be given based on government ranking, gender balance, age, disability, geographical equity, and health workforce needs.

Restrictions

• Previous RCE scholarship recipients are not eligible for another master’s scholarship under this scheme.

• Incomplete applications or non-compliance with requirements will not be processed.

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