Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) invites applications from eligible female students for the 2026–2027 Female Students Scholarship Programme. The initiative seeks to support first-year female students facing financial and socioeconomic barriers by providing financial assistance and complementary support to help them pursue technical education, develop professional skills, and improve their future employment opportunities. Register for the ALU English proficiency test 

The scholarship is funded by the European Union and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), in partnership with Expertise France through the TDT and MAV+ projects. Rwanda Polytechnic will manage the scholarship programme, which aims to promote gender equality and increase women's participation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:

·       Tuition fees: Financial coverage of tuition fees throughout the scholarship period, subject to the conditions outlined in the scholarship agreement.

·       Learning equipment and materials: A package of learning equipment and materials to support students' academic and practical training.

·       Monthly welfare allowance: A monthly allowance to help cover students' living and study-related expenses.

·       Capacity-building opportunities: Complementary activities designed to strengthen beneficiaries' personal and professional competencies.

The scholarship is intended to support beneficiaries throughout their studies, provided they meet the requirements and conditions established in the scholarship agreement.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To qualify for the Female Students Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1.     Be female and a Rwandan national.

2.     Be a first-year student admitted to one of the eligible technical programmes at RP Tumba, RP Kigali, or RP Gishari College for the 2026–2027 academic year.

3.     Demonstrate socioeconomic disadvantage, particularly financial barriers that may affect access to and completion of education.

4.     Demonstrate motivation and commitment to pursuing studies in the selected technical field.

5.     Be willing and committed to completing their studies up to the Bachelor of Technology (BTech) level.

6.     Demonstrate leadership commitment and a strong interest in community engagement.

7.     Be willing to participate in complementary capacity-building and professional development activities organised under the scholarship initiative.

Important: Only first-year female students admitted to the programmes and colleges specified in this announcement will be considered. Register for Third intake of our coaching class for the Duolingo English Test  

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

The scholarship is available to female students admitted to the following technical programmes at Rwanda Polytechnic:

1.     Mechatronics Technology (RP Tumba College)

2.     Mining Technology (RP Kigali College)

3.     Biomedical Equipment Technology  (RP Kigali College)

4.     Construction Technology (RP Gishari College)

5.     Electrical Technology (RP Gishari College)

Applicants must already be admitted to one of the listed programmes for the 2026–2027 academic year.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Applicants are required to complete the scholarship application form through the Rwanda Polytechnic Management Information System (RP MIS) portal. They should carefully verify and update any incorrect or missing information in their application profile before submitting.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested and eligible applicants should follow these steps to submit their applications:

1.     Visit the RP MIS portal: Access the official portal at the bottom of this page.

2.     Log in to your account: Use your registered email address and password to access the portal.

3.     Find the scholarship application: After logging in, navigate to the menu in the top-right corner and select Female Scholarship.

4.     Verify your information: Check that all your details are correct. Update any missing or incorrect information where necessary.

5.     Complete the application: Fill in all the required sections of the form. Use the Next button to navigate through the different pages until you reach the final page.

6.     Review and submit: Carefully check all the information you have entered before clicking the Submit Application button.

7.     Confirm successful submission: After submitting, a success message will appear confirming that your application has been received and is under review.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

·       Academic performance: Beneficiaries must maintain satisfactory academic performance and comply with Rwanda Polytechnic's academic regulations and code of conduct.

·       Continued commitment: Scholarship recipients are expected to remain committed to completing their studies up to the Bachelor of Technology (BTech) level.

·       Participation: Beneficiaries are encouraged to actively participate in academic activities, professional development programmes, and other activities organised under the initiative.

·       Interview process: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in interviews as part of the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Register for Third intake of our coaching class for the Duolingo English Test  

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The application deadline is Sunday, 8 November 2026.