Fully funded Undergraduate Scholarships for Rwandan students

Located in Karama, Rweru Sector, Bugesera District, RICA is a unique English-language
institution, unlike any other in Africa. Our world-class curriculum combines education, research, and community extension to train you Rwanda’s next generation of leaders in agriculture.

RICA will also prepare you with the skills to be successful in business: leadership, entrepreneurship and communication. We’ll also train you in the principles of Conservation
Agriculture and One Health, which are critical to sustaining Rwanda’s agriculture sector

About the Program

At the end of our three-year program, all RICA students earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Conservation Agriculture. You can also choose a specialty in Animal Production, Crop Production, Mechanization, or Food Processing.

Apply to RICA! We accept applications online from 20 November 2020 through 7 January 2021.

We are looking for passionate young men and women who are ready to invest in their careers, communities, and the agricultural transformation of Rwanda.

Eligibility

Here are the criteria to be eligible for admission:

• Rwandan citizen
• Only applicants who sat for their national examination in the year 2019 are eligible to apply.
• Demonstrated leadership and entrepreneurship potential
• Demonstrated passion for agriculture
• Demonstrated English proficiency on RICA’s language examinations
• Minimum National Exam score of 40 (REB) or 36 (WDA)
• Minimum 2 Principal Passes on National Examinations

Applicants who completed Secondary education in 2019 and 2020 under foreign or international education programs ( E.g Cambridge, International Baccalaureate etc ) are encouraged to apply. Holders of such qualifications are advised to submit an equivalence certificate issued by the Rwanda Education Board (REB).

Benefits

All students admitted to RICA are given a full three-year scholarship, including tuition, medical insurance, accommodation and meals on campus.

How to apply

Applications are now open! CLICK HERE TO APPLY >>>

Timeline

Admission application opening and closing :Start: 20 November, 2020 |End: 7 January, 2021

English proficiency test for shortlisted applicants : 25-26 January 2021
Admission interviews:4-10 February 2021
Admission and scholarship offers sent to selected applicants : 1 March 2021
For more details,please visit https://www.rica.rw/admissions/

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