15 US Scholarships For Rwanda Students 

Looking for 2023 US scholarships as a Rwanda student, here we have listed USA scholarships that will provide financial assistance to all Rwandan nationals seeking study opportunities in the USA.

It is indeed very possible to study abroad all for free! All you need is the right information to be able to access full sponsorship throughout your study period.

For certain reasons, the USA is one of the best and excellent choices of destinations for Rwanda and other international students seeking a Scholarship opportunity to study abroad.

Have a look at the listed scholarship programs for Undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D. degree levels that you can watch out for.

Also, go through each of the Scholarships and read through the Eligibility, application procedure, deadlines, and other requirements.

Don’t, by chance, miss any of these Scholarship Opportunities.

If you are a Rwanda Student and other International Student seeking any of the listed scholarships below, go through the links to find a Scholarship best suitable for you.

US Scholarships to Rwanda Students in 2023

1. Dissertation Research Grant at Oncology Nursing Foundation in the USA

Host/Eligible Nationality: The Oncology Nursing Foundation is pleased to announce the Dissertation Research Grant.

The grant is open to applicants who are registered nurses (RN) enrolled in a Ph.D. program and actively pursuing a career in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. This application is open to students from Rwanda and all other foreign nationals.

Level: This grant is open to those pursuing a Ph.D. program.

Scholarship Worth: Dissertation research grant awards a total sum of $5,000 each

Application Link: Check the Scholarship Page for more information

2. Rotary Foundation Graduate Scholarship Programme for Study in the USA

Host/Eligible Nationality: The Rotary Foundation is glad to announce the acceptance of applications for the Rotary Graduate Scholarship program. This application is open to Rwanda Students and other students from other developing countries.

Level: This grant is open to those pursuing a graduate degree program.

Scholarship Worth: The applicants have an opportunity to win a total amount of USD 30,000

Application Link: Check the Scholarship Page for more information

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3. Harvard University MBA Scholarship for International Students in the USA

Host/Eligible Nationality: The Boustany Foundation is glad to announce the Harvard University MBA Scholarship. This scholarship is available for candidates from Rwanda and other nations; priority will be given to candidates of Lebanese descent.

Level: This grant is open to those pursuing an MBA degree program.

Scholarship Worth: The scholarship award covers the following:

• Financial aid amounting to US$95,000 (US$47,500 per year) towards tuition fees
• Successful scholars are expected to complete a two-month unpaid internship with the Foundation.
• Travel and accommodation expenses related to the internship.

Application Link: Check the Scholarship Page for more information.

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4. Franklin Institute Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science

Host/Eligible Nationality: The Franklin Institute is glad to announce the Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science.

This international competition is open to individuals who have made significant contributions to neural networks for machine learning. This application is open to Rwanda’s applicants.

Level: This grant is open to those pursuing a degree program.

Scholarship Worth: The applicants are opportune to win a cash prize of $250,000 USD

Application Link: Check the Scholarship Page for more information.

5. Sister Cities International Student’s Scholarship at East Tennessee State University in the USA

Host/Eligible Nationality: East Tennessee State University provides the Sister Cities International Student’s Scholarship. This scholarship is available for undergraduate and graduate international students who are under the F-1 status. Only Rwandans can apply.

Level: This grant is open to those pursuing an Undergraduate and Graduate degree program.

Scholarship Worth: This award varies depending on the availability of funds but is no higher than $500 per award.

Application Link: Check the Scholarship Page for more information.

6. Kettering Recognizes Excellence Scholarship at Kettering University in the USA

Host/Eligible Nationality: These applications are open for the Kettering Recognizes Excellence Scholarship. This scholarship is available for incoming undergraduate freshmen and transfers students.

Selected applicants will be awarded up to $6000 annually in renewable scholarship aid. This application is open to Rwandans only.

Level: This grant is open to those pursuing an undergraduate degree program.

Scholarship Worth: The applicants have an opportunity to win up to $6,000 per year, renewable.

Application Link: Check the Scholarship Page for more information.

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7. Alumni Association International Scholarship at the University System of Maryland in the USA

Host/Eligible Nationality: The University System of Maryland gladly offers the Alumni Association International Scholarship. This scholarship is open to Rwandan students and other international students.

This scholarship also recognizes exemplary students from Maryland matriculating through a University System of Maryland institution.

Level: This grant is open to those pursuing a degree program.

Scholarship Worth: The Scholarship offers a total amount of $2,500.00.

Application Link: Check the Scholarship Page for more information.

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8. Rising Star International Scholarship at Indiana University in the USA

Host/Eligible Nationality: Indiana University awards the Rising Star scholarship in honor of Yaolin Wang.

To be eligible, the applicants must be identified as female non-immigrant international students who are freshmen, sophomores, or juniors at the time of nomination.

Level: This grant is open to those pursuing an undergraduate degree program.

Scholarship Worth: The award offers a one-time scholarship worth about $3,000, credited to the student’s Bursar account in fall 2023.

Application Link: Check the Scholarship Page for more information.

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9. International Undergraduate Student Y2 Merit Scholarship at East Tennessee State University, USA

Host/Eligible Nationality: The East Tennessee State University is delighted to announce an International Undergraduate Student Year 2 – Y2 Merit Scholarship.

This scholarship is open for an undergraduate from Rwanda and other international students who have already enrolled at ETSU.

Level: This grant is open to those pursuing any degree offered by the University.

Scholarship Worth: The Scholarship offers an award which will be in the amount of $12,500 per academic year (spring and fall terms)

Application Link: Check the Scholarship Page for more information.

10. International Postgraduate Scholarship at HKBU School of Business in the USA

Host/Eligible Nationality: HKBU School of Business is delighted to offer the International Postgraduate Scholarship at Hong Kong Baptist University.

This scholarship is designed to nature future business leaders and intellectually motivated students from Rwanda and all other foreign nationals.

Level: This grant is open to those pursuing a postgraduate degree.

Scholarship Worth: The Scholarship offers an award of HK$100,000 = ~US$12,800

Application Link: Check the Scholarship Page for more information.

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11. La Unidad Latina/Mpowering Estudiantes Latinoamericanos (Lulmel) Scholarship in the USA

Host/Eligible Nationality: The MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation is delighted to announce La Unidad Latina/Mpowering Estudiantes Latinoamericanos (Lulmel) Scholarship.

The scholarship is open for Rwandan students and other international students who are at least 18 years of age at the time of application.

Level: This grant is open to those pursuing a degree-level program.

Scholarship Worth: The Scholarship offers an award of $3,000.

Application Link: Check the Scholarship Page for more information.

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12. Maine Global Partner Scholarship at the University of Maine in the USA

Host/Eligible Nationality: The University of Maine is glad to announce the Maine Global Partner Scholarship.

This scholarship is open for Rwanda applicants and other International students graduating from Maine high schools and applying to the University of Maine.

Level: This grant is open to those pursuing an undergraduate degree program.

Scholarship Worth: The Scholarship offers an award of US $12,000.

Application Link: Check the Scholarship Page for more information.

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13. IREX Europe International Undergraduate Students Scholarships in the USA

Host/Eligible Nationality: The IREX Europe Organization is proud to offer the International Undergraduate Students Scholarships. This application is open to Rwandan students and other foreign nationals.

Level: This scholarship is open to those pursuing a degree-level program.

Scholarship Worth: The Scholarship covers the following:

•  J-1 visa support
• Round-trip travel from the student’s home city to the host institution in the US
• Accident and sickness coverage
• Tuition and mandatory university fees
• Room and board (housing and meals)
• A small allowance for incidentals
• Allowance for books
• A limited allowance for cultural enrichment activities
• Alumni networking opportunities

Application Link: Check the Scholarship Page for more information.

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14. Endowed Scholarships for International Students at the University of Oregon in the USA

Host/Eligible Nationality: The University of Oregon is delighted to offer Endowed Scholarships for out-of-us applicants.

The scholarship is open for Rwanda applicants and other International students who demonstrate financial need and exceptional merit may apply for the Endowed Scholarships.

Level: This Scholarship is open to those pursuing a degree-level program.

Scholarship Worth: The Endowed Scholarships are from generous donors intended to support specific students. The average scholarship range is from $1,000 – $15,000.

Application Link: Check the Scholarship Page for more information.

15. Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund in the United States

Host/Eligible Nationality: The Institute of International Education (IIE) is glad to announce The Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund in the United States 2023.

This scholarship is available to applicants who have a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their field and/or have extensive teaching or research experience at a university, college, or other institution of higher learning. This award is open to only Rwandans.

Level: This Scholarship is open to those pursuing a research degree level program.

Scholarship Worth: The Scholarship covers the following:

•  The IIE-SRF fellowship award includes a grant of up to US$25,000 and individual health insurance to support a visiting academic appointment of up to one year (renewable for a second year).
• The final fellowship amount depends upon several factors, including the location of the host institution, the cost of living, and the value of any additional contributions from the host institution of another source(s).

Application Link: Check the Scholarship Page for more information.

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