Scholarships for master's – Rwanda

We offer up to four scholarships for selected master's courses to applicants from Rwanda every year. The scholarships cover full tuition fees, return international air fares and living expenses.

Applications for entry in September 2015 have now closed. We will open for applications for 2016/17 academic year in October 2015. 

Subjects

Scholarships are only available for specific courses in engineering, environment, medical and life sciences, and law. Scholarships are not available for business and finance courses.

Full list of courses for which scholarships are available

Eligibility

Our master's scholarships are aimed at talented applicants, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds. To apply for a scholarship, you must:

• have at least two years' relevant post-graduation work experience (this does not include unpaid internships or voluntary work);
• hold a first or upper second class (or the equivalent) undergraduate degree;
• be a resident citizen of Rwanda and have not previously studied abroad;
• be committed to returning home and able to demonstrate the potential to make a positive impact on the future of Rwanda;
• have a clear idea how studying in Manchester will benefit both your career and the wider community.

English language requirements

If you are shortlisted for the scholarship, you will be asked to take the IELTS English language test. Shortlisted candidates need a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 to go through to the final selection round.

We do not accept a Certificate of English Proficiency from a Rwandan university instead of the IELTS test. You can take the IELTS tests in Kigali and other centres, including Kampala and Nairobi. Contact the British Council for details. 

How to apply

We will open for applications for the academic year 2016/17 in October 2015. It is not necessary to have an offer of admission to apply for the scholarship. Please do not apply online for academic admission.

Please email equityandmerit@manchester.ac.uk with any enquiries.

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