Call for Applications | Scholarships for Masters at Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

✅ Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship

The applicant must be a Rwandan academic staff at Rwanda Polytechnic.
Able to stay in Sweden at Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) during the entire study period.
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 (see program link above).
Hold at least a Bachelor's Degree with second class upper division (Distinction) in the below fields.

🎓 Required Bachelor's Backgrounds

Bachelor in: Electrical Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology and others as indicated in the program description link above.

✅ What the Scholarship Provides

KTH provides tuition fee waiver for selected candidates.
Living allowances and return airticket can be secured through the Government scholarship scheme offered by HEC and BRD

✅ What the Scholarship does not Provide

No discretionally extension will be allowed after the two years study period.
Cost of failed courses/modules.
Application fees
Visa fees

📄 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.
Proof of English proficiency (Find more on English requirement)
Certified copies of academic documents: Transcripts and Bachelor’s Degree. (Foreign degrees: equivalence from a competent organ in Rwanda).
A brief concept note of the applied research to be conducted during MSc 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 with RP research agenda.
▪ Project Problem and Outputs (300 words): background of research problem(s) + expected outputs.
▪ 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: 4^th November, 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 Royal Institute of Technology (KTH).

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