We are pleased to
announce the availability of seven scholarships for Rwandan students.
These scholarships will fully or partially cover tuition for the three-year
Honours Bachelor’s degree in Peacebuilding and Development. (Programme
description available here: https://tinyurl.com/5x9knct2). Successful applicants
will be expected to join the programme at the beginning of the new academic
year, starting in mid-September 2025.
1. Full Tuition
Scholarships
a)
Selection Criteria: Based on academic merit (assessed via
written and oral examinations) and financial need (supported by compelling
documentation).
b)
Coverage: Full exemption from annual registration and
tuition fees for three years, including internship and dissertation fees.
c)
Living Costs: Not covered by PUR. These must be borne by
the student or their sponsor. Estimated on-campus living expenses for one
academic year are approximately RWF 600,000.
2. Partial Tuition
Scholarships
a) Selection Criteria: Based solely on
academic merit, assessed via written and oral examinations.
b)
Coverage: 50% exemption from annual registration and
tuition fees for three years.
c)
Student’s Contribution: The remaining 50% of tuition fees (RWF
222,500 for Year 1, RWF 235,000 for Year 2, and RWF 295,000 for Year 3) plus
full living costs (approximately RWF 600,000/year) must be covered by
the student or their sponsor.
Application
Requirements
Eligible applicants
must:
a)
Be no older than 30 years of age;
b)
Have completed high school with at least two principal
passes;
c)
Have a demonstrated record of engagement in peace
and development-related activities.
Required Documents
Applicants must
submit the following documents:
a)
Completed PUR application form (Download from: https://tinyurl.com/5x9knct2)
b)
Notarised copy of national examination certificate
c)
Copies of secondary school transcripts (last three years)
d)
Copies of other training certificates/diplomas (if
applicable)
e)
Copy of National ID
f)
A motivation letter written in English by the applicant
g)
Two recommendation letters written in English
h)
Evidence of financial need, issued by the local
government at the sector level (only required for applicants to the
full-tuition scholarship)
Submission Details
All applications, as well as any inquiries or requests for assistance,
should be sent via email to:
📧 [email protected]
Prof. Olu Ojedokun
Vice-Chancellor, PUR