✅ Research areas of focus under the above program
- Renewable Energy Technologies.
- Energy Efficiency and Conservation.
- Energy Storage Solutions.
- Biomedical Robotics and Devices.
✅ Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship
- The applicant must be a Rwandan academic staff at Rwanda Polytechnic.
- Able to stay in Korea during the entire study period.
- Have a proper mental and physical health condition for study abroad.
- Must continue to work as an academic staff at Rwanda Polytechnic after completing studies (as per RP guidelines for study leave).
- Meet the entry requirements for the chosen program.
- Hold a Master’s degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics and Telecommunication Technology, Electronics engineering or any other related field.
✅ What the Scholarship Provides
- Living allowance during the study period (Maximum Three years).
- Tuition fees.
- Round trip economy Air-Ticket.
- Visa fees.
- Health insurance.
- Student accommodation on campus.
✅ What the Scholarship does not Provide
- No discretionally extension will be allowed after the three years study period.
- Cost of failed courses/modules (Study rights and responsibilities, which include failure/repeat modalities will be complied with the guidelines and regulations of KOREATECH).
📄 Required Application Documents
- Application letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor of Rwanda Polytechnic (indicating the program).
- Personal statement (motivation + professional expectations) (Max 300 words).
- Copy of National ID or Valid passport.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Recommendation letter from the principal of the hosting RP-college.
- Certified copies of academic documents: Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. (Foreign degrees: equivalence from a competent organ in Rwanda).
- A brief concept note of the applied research to be conducted during PhD studies (detailed structure below).
📌 Concept note must include:
▪ Project Title (not more than 20 words)
▪ Research area and Discipline
▪ Project Summary (max 500 words): overall description of anticipated research, problems to address, alignment to one of the research area of focus mentioned above. As well as the following:
▪ Methodology/Research design (max 500 words): methodology and research approach from previous studies.
▪ Project Title (not more than 20 words)
▪ Research area and Discipline
▪ Project Summary (max 500 words): overall description of anticipated research, problems to address, alignment to one of the research area of focus mentioned above. As well as the following:
- Line of thinking of pursuing advanced degree and usage.
- What projects the applicant has engaged in, publications all of which could be added values.
- Plan to engage in RP after completing the studies.
▪ Methodology/Research design (max 500 words): methodology and research approach from previous studies.
📬 How to Apply?
Interested candidates must submit the required documents in one PDF file format via the RP application portal. Only complete applications will be considered.
🗓️ Application deadline: 22nd May, 2026 at 11:59 PM (Late applications will not be accepted).
🔗 Go to Application Portal →
⚖️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on eligibility criteria and completeness of application documents.
- Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel appointed by RP management.
- Only candidates nominated by Rwanda Polytechnic will be recommended to continue with the application process for studies at KOREATECH.
📊 Prospective schedule
After completion of selection process, visa application, departure schedule and requirements for admission will be announced to the selectees according to the admission process of KOREATECH.
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