Protestant university of Rwanda scholarships
7 Peace building and development Scholarships for Rwandans | Apply now
We are excited to announce the availability of seven (7) scholarships for Rwandan students to pursue a three-year Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Peacebuilding and Development at the Programme for University Reform (PUR).
Programme Description & Application Form
Successful applicants will begin their studies in mid-September 2025.
Scholarship Categories
1. Full Tuition Scholarships
Selection Criteria:
- Academic merit (via written & oral exams)
- Financial need (with official documentation)
Coverage Includes:
- 100% exemption from registration and tuition fees (all 3 years)
- Internship and dissertation fees
Living Costs:
- Not covered. Estimated at RWF 600,000 per academic year, to be paid by the student or sponsor.
2. Partial Tuition Scholarships
Selection Criteria:
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Academic merit only (via written & oral exams)
Coverage Includes:
- 50% exemption on tuition & registration fees (all 3 years)
Student Contribution:
- Remaining 50% of tuition:
- Year 1: RWF 222,500
- Year 2: RWF 235,000
- Year 3: RWF 295,000
- Full living costs: approx. RWF 600,000/year
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be 30 years old or younger
- Have at least two principal passes in national exams
- Demonstrate past involvement in peace or development-related activities
Required Documents
- Completed PUR Application Form (Download here)
- Notarised national exam certificate
- Copies of secondary school transcripts (last 3 years)
- Copies of other training certificates/diplomas (if applicable)
- Copy of National ID
- Motivation letter (written in English)
- Two recommendation letters (in English)
- Proof of financial need from your local sector office (Required only for full-tuition applicants)
Submission & Contact
Send your complete application and any inquiries to:
peacescholar@pur.ac.rw
Contact Person: Prof. Olu Ojedokun
Deadline: 15 August 2025 at 11:59 PM
Take this opportunity to build your future and contribute to peace and development in Rwanda.
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