Gashora Girls Academy Scholarship Opportunity for the 2025–2026 School Year

 The Higher Education Council (HEC) Rwanda is pleased to announce that the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the United Kingdom has invited Rwanda to nominate 16 candidates for PhD studies and 14 candidates for Master’s studies for fully funded scholarships starting September/October 2026.

Note: A nomination from HEC does not guarantee selection or placement by CSC.

More details are available on the official CSC website: cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/about-us/scholarships.

Eligible Development Themes

Applicants must choose only one of the following six development themes:

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

Required Application Documents

Interested candidates should prepare and submit the following documents:

• Application letter addressed to the Director General of HEC clearly indicating:

Course applied for
Admission status (admitted or not)
University name (for admitted applicants)
Employer and position
Any other relevant information

• National ID or valid passport
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Employer recommendation letter
• Original, certified degree and transcripts for the previous level of education
• Two recommendation letters from academic staff from the university where the previous degree was obtained

Important Notes & Eligibility

1. Applications must be submitted online to HEC MIS via http://mis.hec.gov.rw/system-login.

2. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

3. Eligibility Requirements:

   • Master’s applicants: Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Upper Division or equivalent in a related field

   • PhD applicants: At least 70% average in the previous degree

4. Applicants must submit a quality research proposal describing the expected development impact in Rwanda.  A personal statement will strengthen the application.

5. Applications must also be submitted on the CSC online application system.

6. Only applications submitted on both CSC and HECMIS portals will be considered.

Application Timeline

• HEC MIS Portal: Opens 15 August 2025 – Closes 30 September 2025

• CSC Portal: Opens 2 September 2025 – Closes 14 October 2025