Rwanda Polytechnic call for applications for the 2026/2027 female students scholarship

Rwanda Polytechnic Female Students Scholarship 2026/2027: Fully Funded Opportunity for Rwandan Women.

Applications for the Rwanda Polytechnic Female Students Scholarship are open, and the deadline is Sunday, 8 November 2026. If you are a female student admitted to Rwanda Polytechnic for the 2026/2027 academic year, this is an opportunity you should look at closely.

About the Scholarship

Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) is inviting applications from eligible Rwandan female students for scholarships in selected technical programmes. The funding comes from the European Union and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), through Expertise France, under the TDT and MAV+ projects.

The aim is to help young women access and complete technical education without financial barriers, all the way up to Bachelor of Technology (BTech) level.

Eligible Programmes and Colleges

Applicants must be admitted to one of the following programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year:

Mechatronics Technology at RP Tumba College
Mining Technology at RP Kigali College
Biomedical Equipment Technology at RP Kigali College
Construction Technology at RP Gishari College
Electrical Technology at RP Gishari College

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, you must:

Be female and a Rwandan citizen
Be a first-year student admitted to one of the programmes listed above for 2026/2027
Demonstrate financial or socioeconomic need
Show motivation and commitment to your chosen technical field
Be willing to continue your studies up to BTech level
Demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to community engagement
Be willing to take part in professional development and capacity-building activities

What the Scholarship Covers

Successful applicants will receive:

Full tuition fees
Learning equipment, including a laptop and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
A monthly welfare allowance to support living and study-related costs
Capacity-building and professional development opportunities

Support is provided throughout your studies, subject to the scholarship agreement and its conditions.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online through the Rwanda Polytechnic MIS portal at https://mis.rp.ac.rw

Log in using your registered email address and password.
Open the menu in the top-right corner of the page.
Select “Female Scholarship”.
Open the application form and confirm that your information is correct.
Complete all required sections.
Review your application carefully.
Click “Submit Application”.

After submitting, you should see a success message confirming that your application was received. Make sure you see it before you close the page.

Important Dates

Applications open: 2 November 2026
Application deadline: 8 November 2026
Shortlisted candidates announced: 11 November 2026
Interviews: 13 to 14 November 2026
Successful candidates announced: 16 November 2026
Scholarship agreement signing: 17 to 20 November 2026

Important Notes

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews.
Successful applicants must complete their full registration at Rwanda Polytechnic before signing the scholarship agreement.
All information you provide must be accurate. False or incorrect details can affect your application.
Beneficiaries are expected to maintain satisfactory academic performance and continue their studies up to BTech level.

Need Help With Your Application?

If you are unsure how to fill in the form or you are having trouble with the portal, our team can guide you through the process.

Application support: +250784868557

Final Thoughts

With the deadline set for Sunday, 8 November 2026, time is short. If you meet the requirements, do not wait until the last day. Portals tend to slow down when many applicants log in at once, so it is safer to apply early.

Official application portal: https://mis.rp.ac.rw

If you know a female student who has been admitted to Rwanda Polytechnic this year, please share this article with her. It could make a real difference to her future.