Apply Now to Join the 2021 U.S. Embassy Kigali EducationUSA Scholars Program
KIGALI, Dec. 1, 2020 — The EducationUSA student advising office at the U.S. Embassy in Kigali invites talented Senior 6 students who were top 10 of their class or scored 75% and above in Senior 4, Senior 5, and the first term of Senior 6 to join the 2021 EducationUSA Scholars Program (ESP). Only students who …
Read More»2019-2020 Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP)
The U.S. Embassy Kigali is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2019-2020 Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP), a program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES). PROGRAM INFORMATION: Two categories of grants are offered in …
Read More»Call for Application: 2019 Fulbright Foreign Student Program
The U.S. Embassy Kigali is pleased to announce the annual competition for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, the largest Fulbright program, designed primarily to strengthen African universities through higher degree training (Master’s degree). Although core Fulbright Exchanges are with universities, candidates who are affiliated with other educational, cultural, or professional institutions may apply. Interested applicants …
Read More»Call for Applications for 2018 Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (Fulbright TEA)
The U.S. Embassy Kigali is pleased to announce the 2018 competition for the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (Fulbright TEA), a program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), administered by the International Research & Exchanges (IREX). Fulbright TEA brings international teachers to the United States for a six-week program …
Read More»2014 YALI Fellows Share Their Experience of America
Marcel Mutsindashyaka My name is Marcel Mutsindashyaka, at 25 I am the founder and CEO of UMUSEKE IT LTD, a media and IT company running the second most popular news website in Rwanda. I am survivor of the genocide of 1994 against Tutsis and orphan since then. Knowing that media was one of the key …
Read More»2015 YALI Fellows Share Their Experience of America
Jean Paulin Mutatsineza has two years’ experience in educational NGO management, and is both a project manager and board member of Rwanda Education Assistance Program, an NGO that is dedicated to enhancing educational and vocational opportunities for vulnerable youth in rural public schools in Rwanda. Jean Paulin has initiated and successfully managed various projects including …
Read More»5th Annual “Everybody Reads Rwanda” Campaign
The U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Launches the 5th Annual “Everybody Reads Rwanda” Initiative On September 15, 2016, U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Erica Barks-Ruggles launched the Embassy’s 5th Annual Everybody Reads Rwanda Campaign. On hand for the campaign launch was Ministry of Education Director of Cross-Cutting Programs Sylvie Uwimbabazi, U.S. Embassy officials, educators, civil society …
Read More»U.S. Ambassador Announces USD $19,970 Grant to Promote STEM Education; Mentorship for Rwandan Girls
U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Erica J. Barks-Ruggles today announced the award of a $19,970 grant to support mentorship and opportunities for adolescent girls to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The grant, made possible through the U.S. Department of State’s Mission Driven Alumni Outreach fund, will be implemented by Rwandan alumnae of …
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