Rwanda Polytechnic Scholarship 2026–2027 for Female Students: Apply Before 8 November 2026

Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) has announced scholarship opportunities for female students joining selected technical programmes during the 2026–2027 academic year. The scholarship initiative is supported by the European Union (EU) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), in partnership with Expertise France, through the TDT and MAV+ projects.

The programme aims to promote gender equality and increase women’s participation in technical and vocational education and training. Through this initiative, selected students will receive financial assistance and additional support to strengthen their academic performance, professional skills and future employment opportunities.

Female students who have recently been admitted to eligible first-year programmes at Rwanda Polytechnic are encouraged to apply.

1. Eligible Colleges and Academic Programmes

The scholarship is available to first-year female students admitted to the following programmes and colleges:

Only first-year female students admitted to the programmes and colleges listed above will be considered.

2. Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Must be a Rwandan female student.
• Must be admitted as a first-year student to one of the eligible programmes at RP Tumba, RP Kigali or RP Gishari College for the 2026–2027 academic year.
• Must demonstrate socioeconomic disadvantage.
• Must show motivation and commitment to pursuing studies in the selected technical field.
• Must demonstrate readiness to complete studies up to the Bachelor of Technology (BTech) level.
• Must demonstrate leadership commitment.
• Must show a strong commitment to community engagement.
• Must be willing to participate in complementary capacity-building and professional development activities organised under the scholarship initiative.

The scholarship particularly encourages applications from female students experiencing financial and socioeconomic challenges that may affect their access to and completion of higher education.

Important: Successful applicants must complete their full registration at Rwanda Polytechnic before signing the scholarship agreement.

3. What Does the Rwanda Polytechnic Scholarship Cover?

Selected beneficiaries will receive financial and academic support throughout their studies, subject to the conditions specified in the scholarship agreement.

The scholarship package includes:

Tuition Fees: Financial support covering tuition fees.

Learning Equipment Materials: A package of learning equipment and materials to support students during their technical studies.

Monthly Welfare Allowance: A monthly allowance to assist with students’ living and study-related expenses.

Professional Development: Complementary capacity-building activities designed to improve students’ personal and professional competencies.

The scholarship is intended to support beneficiaries throughout their academic journey up to the Bachelor of Technology level.

4. Scholarship Conditions and Responsibilities

Students selected for the scholarship will be required to sign an agreement outlining their rights, responsibilities and the conditions of financial support.



Beneficiaries are expected to:

• Maintain satisfactory academic performance.
• Comply with Rwanda Polytechnic’s academic regulations and code of conduct.
• Demonstrate continued commitment to completing their studies up to the BTech level.
• Participate actively in academic and professional development activities organised under the scholarship initiative.

Applicants who provide false or misleading information during the application or selection process will be disqualified.

5. How to Apply for the Rwanda Polytechnic Scholarship

Eligible female students should submit their applications through the official Rwanda Polytechnic Management Information System (MIS) portal.

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official RP MIS application portal: https://mis.rp.ac.rw
2. Log in using your registered email address and password.
3. Navigate to the menu in the top-right corner of the portal.
4. Select the Female Scholarship option.
5. Open the application form and carefully review the information already provided.
6. Check that all your information is correct. Update any missing or incorrect details.
7. Complete all required sections of the application form. Use the Next button to navigate through the different pages.
8. Review all the information entered before submitting.
9. Click the Submit Application button to complete your application.

After successful submission, a confirmation message will appear indicating that your application has been received and is under review.

Applicants should ensure that all submitted information is accurate and complete. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews as part of the selection process.

6. Rwanda Polytechnic Scholarship Application Timeline

Applicants should take note of the following important dates:

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in the interview process.

7. Rwanda Polytechnic Scholarship Application Deadline

The application deadline for the 2026–2027 Rwanda Polytechnic Female Students Scholarship is Sunday, 8 November 2026.



Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Eligible students are therefore encouraged to complete their applications as early as possible to avoid missing this opportunity.

8. Official Application Links

Interested applicants can access the official scholarship information and application portal through the following links:

• Official Call for Applications: https://rp.ac.rw/academics/reso
• Scholarship Application Portal: https://mis.rp.ac.rw

Female students admitted to the eligible technical programmes are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to pursue their higher education with financial and professional support.



Source: Rwanda Polytechnic – Official Call for Applications for Scholarships for Female Students, Academic Year 2026–2027.