Ibyiringiro
Scholars Fund
Where Hope Meets Higher Education
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what is it
The Ibyiringiro Scholars Fund—named after the Kinyarwanda word for hope—provides tuition scholarships to Rwanda’s most promising university students facing extreme financial need.
This fund is more than a scholarship; it’s a lifeline of opportunity and a bridge to a brighter future.
why it matters
- Many brilliant students at Kigali University are accepted but unable to afford tuition.
- Education creates sustainable futures, stronger families, and better communities.
- By supporting students today, we are shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
Hope is the passport to a future we believe in -
but education is the key that unlocks it.
~Enock Junior, Rwanda Operations Director, Hope Springs Africa
our historical role
Hope Springs Africa is honored to be the first U.S.-based partner to provide scholarships at Kigali University—joining only six institutions in Europe and one in Canada.
This partnership places us at the forefront of international impact in Rwanda.
A shared vision for education. A step forward for future scholars.
our scholarship structure
Kigali University operates on a two-semester academic year:
- Semester 1: September – February
- Semester 2: March – July
Each student typically completes 4–5 academic modules per semester, with tuition and books needed at the start of each term.
That’s why a $500 gift covers one full semester, and a $1,000 gift sponsors a student for the entire academic year—including books and materials.
how you can help
- $500 covers one semester of tuition
- $1,000 sponsors a full academic year
- Monthly and legacy gifts create long-term sustainability
- Every donation is a direct investment in a student’s future
“Your gift does more than pay tuition—
it plants hope in the heart of a future leader.”
