Scholarships for Rwandan Students to Study Peacebuilding and Development
Application Deadline: 25 August 2026
We are pleased to announce the availability of six scholarships for Rwandan students wishing to pursue an Honours Bachelor's degree in Peacebuilding and Development.
The programme description and application form are available here: https://onlylinks.cc/vImz
Successful applicants will begin the programme at the start of the new academic year in mid-September 2026.
Scholarship Benefits
Scholarship recipients will be exempt from paying the following:
- Annual registration fees .
- Tuition fees for four years .
- lnternship and dissertation fees
Please note: The scholarships do not cover living expenses, accommodation, transport, meals, study materials, or any other personal expenses.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be 30 years of age or younger;
- Applicants educated in Rwanda must have an Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education with at least a 50% average.
- Those educated abroad must obtain certificate equivalence from the National Examination and School lnspection Authority (NESSA).
- Demonstrate a proven commitment to peacebuilding and development-related activities.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit all of the following documents, compiled into one PDF file:
- A completed PUR application form, available at https://onlylinks.cc/vImz
- A notarised copy of their national examination certificate
- Copies of their secondary school transcripts for the final three years .
- Copies of any additional training certificates or diplomas, where applicable .
- A copy of their National lD
- A motivation letter written in English by the applicant
- Two recommendation letters written in English
Application Submission
- Completed applications must be submitted by email no later than 25 August 2O25 to scholarshipscommitee@pur.ac.rw With a copy to peacescholar@pur.ac.rw.
Questions or requests for also be sent to these email addresses.
Done at Huye on 27 July 2026
Prof. Olu Ojedokun
Vice-Chancellor of PUR
