Direct Aid Scholarship 2026-2027: 50 Opportunities for Year 1 Students at SJITC Nyamirambo.

Good news for young Rwandans who want a technical education but worry about the cost. Saint Joseph Integrated Technical College (SJITC) in Nyamirambo, working with Direct Aid Rwanda, has opened applications for 50 scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The scholarships are for vulnerable, academically promising students starting Year 1. The deadline is close: 24th September 2026. If you or someone you know qualifies, act this week.

Scholarship Overview

• Offered by: Saint Joseph Integrated Technical College (SJITC), Nyamirambo
• In partnership with: Direct Aid Rwanda
• Number of scholarships: 50
• Level: Year 1 students
• Academic year: 2026-2027
• Application deadline: 24th September 2026

Courses Covered

The scholarships are for students enrolling in one of these two programs:

1. Construction Technology, under the Department of Civil Engineering
2. Information Technology, under the Department of ICT

Both fields are in demand. Construction keeps growing as Rwanda builds new roads, homes, and public buildings, and ICT skills are now needed in almost every industry.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must meet both the scholarship requirements and the regular SJITC admission requirements. The scholarship targets students who are:

• Vulnerable, meaning they come from a family that needs financial support
• Academically promising, with an overall average of 65% or above
• Planning to start Year 1 in 2026-2027

Required Documents

Each applicant must submit one complete application file with all of the following:

1. A recent original result slip showing an overall average of 65% or above, together with school reports for the last three years
2. Three recent passport-size photographs with a white background
3. A copy of the National ID or passport
4. A copy of the birth certificate
5. An official letter from the Cell Authority certifying the applicant's poverty status, signed by the Executive Secretary of the Cell
6. A duly completed Direct Aid Scholarship Application Form, available at the college

How to Apply

1. Collect all six documents listed above and check them carefully.
2. Get the application form at SJITC Nyamirambo and fill it in completely.
3. Put everything together in one complete application file.
4. Deliver the file to the registration office at SJITC Nyamirambo on or before 24th September 2026.

Incomplete files may not be considered, so double-check before you submit.

Practical Tips for Applicants

• Start with the Cell letter. It needs the Executive Secretary's signature, and it's the document most likely to cause delays. Go there first.
• Check the result slip. It must be the original and recent, and the overall average must be 65% or above.
• Get the photos done early. They need a white background.
• Make copies of everything before you hand in your file, so you have your own record.
• Don't wait for the last day. With the deadline this close, submit as soon as your file is ready.

Good to Know

Regular admission at SJITC remains open for Year 1 and Year 4. If you don't qualify for the scholarship, you can still apply through the normal admission process.

Final Word

Chances like this don't come often, and 50 places will go quickly. If you're a Year 1 candidate with good grades and a real need for support, gather your documents and get to the SJITC registration office in Nyamirambo before 24th September 2026. Please share this with any student, parent, or teacher who might need it.

Source: Public Notice from SJITC Nyamirambo in partnership with Direct Aid Rwanda, dated 17th September 2026. For any further questions, contact the college directly.

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