We are pleased to announce availability of 8 scholarships for motivated and competent Rwandan students to cover the tuition fully or partially for the 3-year Honors Bachelor’s degree in Peacebuilding and Development (See the programme description https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13pGh47eOxTAth9c6u2RbrFAkVengtX53?usp=sharing). The selected applicant will be requested to join the programme from the new academic year that will start in mid-September, 2024.

The recipient of a full tuition scholarship will be selected based both on merit, which is assessed through a written and oral exam, and on financial need that is supported by compelling evidence. They will be exempted from payment of annual registration and tuition fees for 3 years as well as internships and dissertation fees. Living costs in Huye must be covered by the student or his/her own sponsor rather than PIASS. Estimated minimum on-campus living costs for one academic year are approximately RWF 500,000 for a single student.

The recipient of a partial tuition scholarship will be selected based solely on merit that is assessed through a written and oral exam. They will be exempted from payment of 50% of annual registration and tuition fees for 3 years. The remaining 50% of the fees (RWF 222,500 for the 1st year, RWF 235,000 for the 2nd year and RWF 295,000 for the 3rd year) and living costs in Huye (minimum RWF 500,000/year) must be covered by the student or his/her own sponsor rather than PIASS.   

Application requirements

The successful applicants must:

v  Be not more than 30 years of age;

v  Has completed high school education with at least two principal passes; and

v  Has a proven track record of engaging in peace and development-related activities.

The applicant is required to submit:

v  Filled PIASS application form (Downloadable from:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13pGh47eOxTAth9c6u2RbrFAkVengtX53?usp=sharing /

Application fees are not required for those who have not been selected.)

v  Notarized copy of national examination certificate

v  Copies of secondary school transcripts (the last 3 years)

v  Copies of other training certificates/diplomas (if any)

v  Copy of national ID

v  A motivation letter written in English by the applicant him/herself

v  Two recommendation letters in English

v  Evidence of financial need issued by the local government at the sector level (only for the applicant of a full tuition scholarship)

The application and any inquiry or request for assistance should be emailed to: [email protected]


See the programme description attached

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