Applications open: Seven scholarships, grants and fellowships for Rwandans

Finding the right scholarship, fellowship or grant can be overwhelming, with opportunities scattered across dozens of websites and deadlines easy to miss. To save you the search, we've rounded up this week's top openings for Rwandans looking to advance their education, careers, businesses and research, spanning technology, climate, entrepreneurship, humanitarian work and the creative industries. ALSO READ: Seven scholarships, fellowships and grants open to Rwandans this August V20 Climate Prosperity Fellowship Program Officials from Ministries of Finance, or equivalent departments, in CVF-V20 member countries can apply for this year-long fellowship for 2026-27. CVF-V20 refers to the Climate Vulnerable Forum and the Vulnerable Twenty group, a coalition of countries working on climate risk and finance. Rwanda has been part of the Climate Vulnerable Forum since 2009 and became a founding member of the Vulnerable Twenty (V20) group when it launched in 2015. The fellowship is meant for mid- to senior-level officials with five to 10 years of experience in public policy, climate, development or related fields. ALSO READ: Rwanda positions film industry as driver of jobs, investment It focuses on peer learning, technical support and debt sustainability analysis, a review of whether a country can manage its debt over time. Applicants should also be comfortable with Microsoft Excel and basic macroeconomic ideas, such as inflation, growth and government spending. Deadline to apply: July 31. Digital@UNGA Awards 2026 The International Telecommunication Union and UNDP have opened the Digital@UNGA Awards 2026 for digital projects, policies and youth-led ideas from around the world. The awards are open to governments, startups, NGOs, researchers, social enterprises and individual innovators. They are split into four categories: Digital Inclusion, for projects that help more people access the digital world; Digital Government, for public services and digital state systems; Digital Frontiers, for emerging tools such as artificial intelligence, quantum and space technologies; and Digital Pioneers, for youth-led initiatives. Deadline: August 4. Undergraduate and master’s scholarships at GIFT University, Pakistan Rwandan students can apply for undergraduate and master’s study at GIFT University in Gujranwala, Pakistan, under a scholarship programme backed by the Higher Education Council. Eligible undergraduate programmes include data science, software engineering, textile and fashion design, and computer science. Undergraduate beneficiaries receive a full tuition waiver, a one-way air ticket and accommodation support. Master’s students can receive partial tuition support, though they must cover accommodation, living costs and travel. Applicants must be Rwandan citizens aged 21 or younger, have completed secondary school or an equivalent qualification, hold a valid passport and meet the academic requirements of the chosen course. Apply through the link. Deadline: August 17. Canvas Home Small Grants for Artisan Groups in Developing Countries Artisan cooperatives, community-based organisations and small craft businesses in developing countries can apply for grants of up to $1,500 through the Canvas Home Small Grants 2026 programme. The money can go toward materials, equipment, training, marketing and other business needs. Eligible products must be handmade, functional, artistic and culturally meaningful. Applicants are asked to submit photographs of the products they make. Deadline: August 17 at 11:59 p.m. EST. adidas Foundation Recovery Through Sport Programme Organisations working in humanitarian response, mental health and psychosocial support, child protection and sport for development can apply to partner with the adidas Foundation on its Recovery Through Sport Programme. MHPSS, short for mental health and psychosocial support, refers to services that help people recover emotionally after crisis, displacement or trauma. The foundation is looking for long-term strategic partners, not finished project proposals. It plans to spend €6 million and select one to three partners to help design programming, funding models and implementation plans for children and young people recovering from conflict, disasters or displacement. Expression of Interest deadline: August 30 at 11:59 p.m. CEST. Resilient Futures Call 2026 This global grant call supports non-partisan projects that connect climate resilience with democratic political leadership. In plain terms, it backs work that helps communities prepare for climate change while strengthening the way public leadership and decision-making function. The fund has $700,000 available and offers two routes: Ideation Grants for early-stage ideas and Incubation Grants for projects ready to grow. Applicants can join an information session on August 17. Deadline for Ideation Grants: September 4. Tap here to apply. AfriMAB GRÓ-LRT Land Restoration Fellowships in Iceland Professionals working in African biosphere reserves can apply for this fully funded six-month fellowship in Iceland. Biosphere reserves are UNESCO-recognised protected areas that combine biodiversity conservation with research, education and sustainable community development, making them ideal settings for ecosystem restoration and the sustainable use of natural resources. Rwanda is home to two biosphere reserves: the Volcanoes Biosphere Reserve in the north and the Gishwati-Mukura Landscape Biosphere Reserve in the west. The programme runs from Feb. 26, 2027, at the Agricultural University of Iceland and includes coursework, a restoration project and a postgraduate diploma. Applicants must be under 40, speak English and have at least one year of relevant experience in a biosphere reserve. The fellowship covers tuition, travel, health insurance and living costs. Applicants must submit a motivation letter, CV, endorsements and academic certificates. Deadline: September 10. Click here to apply. Maximize these opportunities by either applying yourself or sharing them with potential candidates. Stay updated on the latest opportunities throughout Rwanda by visiting The New Times'Jobs and Tender profile, and follow our social media platforms for daily postings.

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Applications open: Seven scholarships, grants and fellowships for Rwandans