Scholarships For Rwandan Students To Study Peacebuilding And Development | Application Deadline: 15 August 2025

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
2. a)Selection Criteria: Based on academic merit (assessed via written and oral examinations) and financial need (supported by compelling documentation).
3. b)Coverage: Full exemption from annual registration and tuition fees for three years, including internship and dissertation fees.
4. 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
3. a)Selection Criteria: Based solely on academic merit, assessed via written and oral examinations.
4. b)Coverage: 50% exemption from annual registration and tuition fees for three years.
5. 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:

1. a)Be no older than 30 years of age;
2. b)Have completed high school with at least two principal passes;
3. c)Have a demonstrated record of engagement in peace and development-related activities.
   
   
   

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. a)Completed PUR application form (Download from: https://tinyurl.com/5x9knct2)
2. b)Notarised copy of national examination certificate
3. c)Copies of secondary school transcripts (last three years)
4. d)Copies of other training certificates/diplomas (if applicable)
5. e)Copy of National ID
6. f)A motivation letter written in English by the applicant
7. g)Two recommendation letters written in English
8. 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:
📧 peacescholar@pur.ac.rw

Prof. Olu Ojedokun

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