This website offers a study abroad guide, career advice, and information on applying for scholarships in different countries. Please note: legitimate scholarships never charge application fees and apply only through official websites.

The scholarship opportunities and links on this page are provided by Rwanda Girls Initiative (RGI) and Gashora Girls Academy of Science and Technology (GGAST) as a courtesy, for informational purposes only. Independent organizations, universities, and governments offer and manage these programs and are not affiliated with RGI or GGAST.

While we try to share accurate and current information, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, availability, or completeness of any scholarship listing, deadline, or eligibility requirement. Programs may change or close without notice. Inclusion on this page does not mean RGI or GGAST endorses any program, and we are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of external websites, or for any decisions made by scholarship providers.

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GENERAL INFORMATION SITES

InternationalStudent.com is a site full of resources to learn about opportunities abroad.

Masters Program Scholarships in the US 2027

Scholarships, Fellows and Grants for International Students in the US

UNDERGRADUATE

African Leadership University, Rwanda
Undergraduate
Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
https://lnkd.in/eAjkVN9k

African Leadership College of Higher Education, Mauritius
Undergraduate
Deadline: 14 Nov 2026
https://lnkd.in/eSteVyzF

Ashesi University
Undergraduate
Deadline: December
https://lnkd.in/eVsSpN_a

EARTH University
Undergraduate
Deadline: 31 Jan 2027
https://lnkd.in/dAHZTmVN

Finland Government Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded)
https://lnkd.in/ewQtXx3w

World Bank Africa: Usually posts in the summer for the following year.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

RWANDA

Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Carnegie Mellon University Africa, Kigali (master's): Students study IT, electrical and computer engineering, or engineering AI, and must first be admitted to CMU-Africa. The scholarship covers tuition, health insurance, travel, and living expenses. The listed deadline is January 15, 2027. Info: https://www.heysuccess.com/opportunity/Mastercard-Foundation-Scholars-Program-at-Carnegie-Mellon-University-Africa-(2027)-53565

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships (master's): Germany's DAAD funds development-related master's programs within Africa, including at the University of Rwanda, and women are especially encouraged to apply. Some University of Rwanda programs have a November 12, 2026 deadline. Official page: https://www.daad.de/go/en/stipa10000486

Higher Education Council (HEC) portal: This is the most important Rwandan source. HEC posts government study loans and bilateral scholarships here. Applications for government study loans for the January 2027 intake abroad are open, with a deadline of October 22, 2026. https://hecmis.hec.gov.rw/studentPortal

INTERNATIONAL

Commonwealth Scholarships (UK): Rwanda can nominate 16 PhD and 10 master's candidates for study starting in fall 2027. Apply through HEC: https://hecmis.hec.gov.rw/studentPortal

Chevening (UK): This program offers a fully funded one-year master's at any UK university. The 2027–2028 round closed. Look back in August 2027.. https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/rwanda/

Yenching Academy at Peking University 2027 for Master’s Study in China
Details: http://
opd.to/4d7D5OC

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2027/2028
Details: http://
opd.to/3SBKjDL

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2027/2028
Details: http://
opd.to/4rlDh2V

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-2028
Details: http://
opd.to/4zUCkSJ

Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027
Details: http://
opd.to/4m3EZRW

Finland Government Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded)
https://lnkd.in/ewQtXx3w

University of Alberta Scholarships 2027 in Canada | Fully Funded
Apply Before 1 November 2026!
Offered Degrees: Undergraduate, Master & PhD
Scholarship Award: Fully Funded
University Name: University of Alberta
Host Country: Canada
Application Last Date: 1 November 2026
Apply Here:
https://lnkd.in/dmSXfser

University of Edinburgh
Graduate
Pre-application deadline: 19 Oct 2026
https://lnkd.in/eEQ8MtCd


Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Graduate
Deadline: 15 Dec 2026
https://lnkd.in/dGFaJtV9

University of Cape Town
Graduate
Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
https://lnkd.in/ecmTZZe4

University of Cambridge
Graduate
Deadline: Dec or Jan depending on course of study
https://lnkd.in/ex7-WeDK

Sciences Po
Graduate
Deadline: mid December
https://lnkd.in/dthr2HCi

UC Berkeley
Graduate
Deadline: Dec or Jan depending on program
https://lnkd.in/dDXsaGhg

University of Bern PHD Doctorate: PhD Programs of the University of Bern 2025–2028 - Portal for Junior Academics‍ ‍

OTHER

Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship (not a degree program)
Queen’s University (Canada). An 8-month program with stipend & pitch opportunities
Deadline: 1 Dec 2026
https://lnkd.in/dPwu5QXr

Other Scholars programs open throughout the year. Check out more programs here:
https://lnkd.in/ex7riD5r