Bridge2Rwanda Scholars Program 2021 for Young Leaders

In response to the Ministry of Education’s decision to change the national school calendar from January-October to October-July, Bridge2Rwanda has adjusted the timeline of the Bridge2Rwanda Scholars Program for 2021.

Application Deadline: 18th April 2021

About the Award: We will now be accepting applications from Senior 6 students between February 1 – April 18. Interviews will be conducted at the end of the school year in early August. Students selected to become B2R Scholars will begin a shortened, 11-month program in August. Because of the abbreviated program, only students with exceptional English proficiency will qualify and be considered to join the program this year. We look forward to meeting our eleventh cohort of Bridge2Rwanda Scholars in 2021!

The mission of the Bridge2Rwanda Scholars Program is to build a fellowship of globally-educated young leaders in Africa with the capacity to transform their communities and accelerate growth in their country. The program selects the most talented high school graduates, helps them earn scholarships to study abroad, and equips them to launch their careers back in Africa. Since 2011, Bridge2Rwanda has helped 262 African students from Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan earn over $64 million in scholarships to 84 of the top universities around the world. 

Type: Training

Selection Criteria: In addition to academic performance and English language skills, the selection process considers leadership potential, people skills and the student’s desire to make a difference in his or her country.

Eligible Countries: Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, and South Sudan

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: The program selects the most talented high school graduates, helps them earn scholarships to study abroad, and equips them to launch their careers back in Africa. Since 2011, Bridge2Rwanda has helped 262 African students from Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan earn over $64 million in scholarships to 84 of the top universities around the world. 

Duration of Award: 16 months

How to Apply: APPLY

• It is important to go through all application requirements & FAQ in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
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