Announcements

Announcements

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

Opportunities for Young Refugees and Displaced Youth

June 23, 2026

Are you a young refugee or displaced young person looking to advance your education or leadership journey? Explore the opportunities below and apply if you are eligible. We especially encourage young ….

    Women-Only Virtual Outreach Session Hosted by the World University Service of Canada (WUSC – EUMC)

    May 20, 2026

    To improve access to and awareness of higher education opportunities for refugee young women and girls, the World University Service of Canada (WUSC – EUMC) will host a women-only virtual outreach s….

      Information Session – Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – University of Pretoria – Wednesday 3 June 2026 – 15h00

      May 15, 2026

      You are warmly invited to attend an information session on the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Pretoria (South Africa) on 3 June 2026 at 15h00. This prestigious scholarship….

        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….