Commonwealth Scholarships in the UK for Rwandan Students

Commonwealth Scholarships in the UK for Rwandan Students

2025 COMMONWEALTH ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

The Higher Education Council (HEC) wishes to inform the public that the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) has requested Rwanda to nominate 16 candidates for PhD study and 14 candidates for MSc study for scholarships tenable from September/October 2025.

The nomination does not in any way guarantee selection or placement by CSC. Details of the scholarships are available on CSC’s website: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/about-us/scholarships

The applicants are requested to choose only one of the six (6) development themes:

1. Strengthening Health Systems and Capacity;
2. Science and Technology for Development;
3. Promoting Global Prosperity;
4. Strengthening Global Peace, Security and Governance;  
5. Strengthening Resilience and Response to Crises;
6. Access, Inclusion and Opportunity.  

Interested candidates should submit all of the following application documents:

• Application letter addressed to the Director General of HEC clearly indicating the course applied for, admission status (admitted or not), university name (for admitted applicants), employer and position, and any other information to support the application.  
• Valid passport
• Curriculum Vitae
• Employer recommendation letter
• Recommendation letters from the academic staff from the University where the candidate obtained previous degrees and transcripts for the previous level of education
• Original-certified Degree studies.

Please note:

1. The above-mentioned application documents will be submitted online to HECMIS using the link: http://mis.hec.gov.rw/system-login
2. Only the application with complete documents will be accepted.
3. Upper Division or equivalent in related fields. Bachelor’s degree of at least 2nd Class.
4. Candidates applying for Masters should possess PhD applicants, degrees should have 65% in the home country. Submission of personal statement describing the development impact in the home country.
5. Interested candidates are also requested to submit their application via the CSC’s online application system.
6. Only applicants who have submitted their application on both portal (CSC and HECMIS) will be reviewed.
7. The online application for both portal is from 11/09/2024 to 15/10/2024.

Done at Kigali on 11/09/2024.

Higher Education Council – Rwanda

Commonwealth Scholarships in the UK for Rwandan Students

• Eligibility: Rwandan citizens pursuing PhD or Master’s studies.
• Focus: Science and Technology, Health Systems, Global Prosperity, Peace and Security, Resilience, Access, Inclusion, and Opportunity.
• Application: Online through HECMIS and CSC’s online application system.
• Deadline: September 11 to October 15, 2024.
• Required Documents: Application letter, valid passport, CV, employer recommendation letter, degree and transcripts, academic recommendation letters, and a quality proposal describing the development impact in Rwanda.
• Note: Nomination does not guarantee selection or placement by CSC.

For more details, visit:

• HEC: http://mis.hec.gov.rw/system-login
• CSC: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/about-us/scholarships