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January 2026
UR welcomes 422 new Mastercard Foundation scholars, celebrates first cohort of graduates
University of Rwanda (UR) has welcomed 422 new Mastercard Foundation Scholars while celebrating the graduation of 38 students from the program’s first (…)
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January 2026
How inclusive sports enhance inclusion at the University of Rwanda
As part of the celebrations for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2025, the University of Rwanda, in collaboration with the (…)
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November 2025
University of Rwanda Hosts Baobab Summit 2025 Watch Party
The University of Rwanda, through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UR, hosted the Baobab Summit 2025 Watch Party, which served as an extension (…)
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October 2025
The First Cohort of Mastercard Foundation Scholars at UR Graduate
The first cohort of 38 Mastercard Foundation Scholars at the University of Rwanda (UR) has graduated, including 18 undergraduate and 20 master’s Mastercard (…)
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October 2025
Beyond Paper-Based Assessment: How Home Visits Enhance the Selection of Mastercard Foundation Scholars at UR
The University of Rwanda, through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda, is currently conducting its selection process for (…)
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August 2025
From Rural Zimbabwe to Regional Impact: Sean Mavhima’s Transformative Journey as a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at UR
Raised in rural Zimbabwe, Sean and his community experienced the harsh realities of limited access to quality education, digital exclusion, and energy (…)
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August 2025
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda Hold One-Week Summer Camp for 2025
From 4th to 9th August 2025, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda hosted its annual Summer Camp for Mastercard Foundation (…)
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August 2025
Shaping Tomorrow Through Resilience and Excellence: The Journey of Diane Uwamariya
At the University of Rwanda, every UR student and every Mastercard Foundation Scholar in particular carries a story of courage, ambition, and (…)
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July 2025
University of Rwanda Charts Phase 2 of e-Learning Initiative
The University of Rwanda (UR) , in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and Arizona State University, is hosting a two-day workshop aimed at shaping (…)
