JICA Rwanda Government Master’s Scholarships 2026/2027

The Higher Education Council (HEC) has announced scholarship opportunities offered by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) through the African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative).

The scholarships are available to eligible Rwandan applicants who wish to pursue Master’s degree studies in Japan.

Available Fields of Study

The scholarship opportunities are available in the following fields:

  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

  • Agriculture

  • Energy

  • Transport

  • Education

  • Water and Sanitation

  • Disaster Risk Management

  • Health

Scholarship Level

Master’s Degree

Eligibility

The scholarship is intended for eligible applicants from Rwanda who meet the requirements of the JICA ABE Initiative and the conditions specified in the official application documents.

Applicants are advised to obtain the official application form and carefully review all eligibility requirements before submitting their applications.

How to Apply

Applicants should prepare a complete application file and submit it to the JICA Rwanda Office.

The application form is available free of charge upon request.

For clarification or to obtain the application form, contact:

Ms. Nadine UWASE
Email: NadineUWASE-RW@jica.go.jp

Application Deadline

30 September 2026 at 5:00 PM

Late applications may not be accepted, so applicants are encouraged to submit their complete application files before the deadline.

Scholarship Provider

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Coordinating Institution

Higher Education Council (HEC), Rwanda

Location

Rwanda / Japan

Important Notice

This scholarship opportunity is provided through bilateral cooperation between the Government of Rwanda and the Government of Japan through JICA.

Applicants should use the official application form and follow the instructions provided by JICA Rwanda and the Higher Education Council.

Announcement date: 09 September 2026

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