Announcements

Announcements

Keep up with the latest news and updates impacting refugees, asylum seekers and other displaced populations in Rwanda

Now Open: Mastercard Foundation Associates Program

April 16, 2026

Applications are now open for the Mastercard Foundation Associates Program. The program offers 12‑month paid placements for young graduates across Africa including refugee and internally displaced p….

    Open Call for Applications – TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships (2026/2027 Academic Year)

    April 13, 2026

    Open Call for Scholarship Applications under the TAGDev 2.0 Programme for the 2026/2027 Academic Year, implemented by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM….

      INFORMATION SESSION: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Graduate Virtual Outreach on 11 March & 12 April – 14h00

      March 5, 2026

      Are you a student looking for opportunities for further education, starting a graduate degree? Looking for a scholarship to support your education journey? Our colleagues from WUSC and MCF will be hos….

        INFORMATION SESSION: Talent Beyond Boundaries on employment pathways – 18 March at 15h00

        March 2, 2026

        Join the Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB) Africa team for a dedicated webinar for skilled refugees living in Rwanda. TBB is a non-profit organization that connects displaced professionals with employers….

          Information session – UNIV’R masters Scholarship applications to France – 25 February – 15h30

          February 13, 2026

          UNHCR Rwanda is organizing and information session, facilitated by the colleagues of UNHCR France on the application procedure to the UNIV’R Scholarships to a number of French Universities.&nbsp….

            Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Undergraduate Virtual Outreach sessions

            February 9, 2026

            We are pleased to invite you to two upcoming Virtual Undergraduate Information Sessions (English and French) focused on undergraduate scholarship opportunities under the Mastercard Foun….

              WEBINAR: Creating a Strong LinkedIn Profile – 21 January – 15h00

              January 12, 2026

              Finding employment in an international setting can be challenging and knowing how to present yourself and your capabilities is essential. A strong professional online presence can open doors to new op….

                PRE-application for Duolingo University Access Program – RWANDA 2026

                January 5, 2026

                Duolingo is US-based company that offers a language-learning mobile app and the Duolingo English Test. In support of the UNHCR 15×30 Campaign, Duolingo offers a university access program that hel….

                  Digital skill development opportunity for refugee youth

                  December 22, 2025

                  We are pleased to invite refugee youth to register for free for the IBM SkillsBuild online certificate programme facilitated by University of the People (UoPeople)! This programme, with certi….

                    Mastercard foundation scholarships at Institut 2iE

                    December 22, 2025

                    Institut 2iE in Burkina is launching its programme in Bachelor and Masters scholarships under Mastercard Foundation. Refugees are encouraged to apply. More details can be found here. Application deadl….