We are pleased to
announce the availability of scholarships for five qualified African
international students who wish to pursue the 3-year Honours Bachelor’s degree
in Peacebuilding and Development. (Programme description available here: https://tinyurl.com/3d8e4x4r). Successful applicants
will be expected to join the programme at the start of the new academic year in
mid-September 2025.
This scholarship programme is designed to provide young people from African countries—particularly, though not exclusively, those in the Great Lakes Region—with high-quality training in peacebuilding and development. The goal is to foster a cross-border network of peacebuilders.
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the scholarship will be exempt
from payment of:
a) Annual registration
fees
b)
Tuition fees for three years
c)
Internship and dissertation fees
d)
In addition, they will be entitled to basic health
insurance coverage.
Please note: Travel and living expenses in Huye are not covered by PUR and must be borne by the student or their sponsor. The estimated minimum on-campus living cost for one academic year is approximately USD 500.
Application Requirements
Eligible applicants
must:
a) Be no older than 30
years of age
b)
Have completed secondary education with at least two
principal passes or equivalent
c) Demonstrate a proven commitment to peace and development-related activities
Application Documents
Applicants must submit all of the
following documents, compiled into one PDF file:
a) Completed PUR
application form (Download from: https://tinyurl.com/3d8e4x4r)
b)
Notarised copy of national examination certificate
c)
Copies of secondary school transcripts (last 3 years)
d)
Copies of other training certificates/diplomas (if
applicable)
e)
Copy of passport or National ID
f)
Motivation letter written in English by the applicant
g)
Two recommendation letters written in English or French
Submission
Please send your complete application and any
inquiries to:
📧 [email protected]
Prof. Olu Ojedokun
Vice-Chancellor, PUR