Turkey University Scholarships 2026 for Rwandan Students: Bachelor’s Opportunities in Engineering, Medical Sciences and Business

Rwanda Muslim Community (RMC) has announced a scholarship opportunity for eligible Rwandan Muslim students interested in pursuing Bachelor’s degree studies at universities in Turkey (Türkiye).

The scholarship initiative is being facilitated through cooperation between Rwanda Muslim Community and the Higher Education Council in Turkey. According to the official announcement, the opportunity is intended for students who have completed secondary school and wish to study in selected academic fields, including Medical Science, Nursing, Engineering and Business Administration.

Overview of the Turkey Scholarships 2026

The scholarship opportunity provides eligible applicants with an opportunity to be considered for university studies at Bachelor’s degree level in Turkey.

The available fields mentioned in the announcement include:

• Medical Science
• Nursing
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Business Administration

Applicants must have completed secondary education in a combination of subjects relevant to the field they wish to study.

Available Fields and Required Secondary School Combinations

1. Medical Science

Applicants interested in Medical Science should have studied one of the following combinations:

• MCB: Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology
• PCB: Physics, Chemistry and Biology
• BCG: Biology, Chemistry and Geography
• Other combinations related to the above fields may also be considered.

2. Nursing

The announcement lists Nursing among the available study areas for the scholarship opportunity.

Applicants should have an appropriate secondary-school background related to the field.

3. Engineering

The scholarship announcement includes several engineering disciplines:

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering

For Civil Engineering and the other listed engineering fields, applicants may have studied combinations such as:

• MPG: Mathematics, Physics and Geography
• PCM: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
• MPC: Mathematics, Physics and Computer
• Other combinations related to these fields.

This makes the opportunity particularly relevant to students with strong backgrounds in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography or Computer Studies.

4. Business Administration

Applicants interested in Business Administration should have studied subjects related to:

• Economics
• Management
• Other subjects related to Business Administration.

Eligibility Requirements

According to the official RMC announcement, applicants must meet specific requirements to have their applications considered.

The main requirements include:

1. Applicants must have completed secondary school.
2. Applicants must have obtained at least 75% in the national examination at the end of secondary school.
3. Applicants must be no more than 25 years old.
4. Applicants must submit all required documents in the specified format.
5. Applicants must provide a certificate from the Imam of the mosque where they are affiliated, confirming good character and conduct.

Because the number of scholarships is limited, applicants with the highest examination results will be considered for the next stage. The announcement states that selected applicants will be invited for an interview.

Required Application Documents

Applicants interested in being considered for the scholarship must prepare a complete application file containing the following documents:

1. Scholarship Application Letter

A letter addressed to the Mufti of Rwanda requesting the scholarship and clearly indicating the academic field the applicant wishes to study.

2. Certified Secondary School Certificate

A photocopy of the secondary school diploma/certificate bearing a Notary's signature.

3. Certified S4, S5 and S6 Results

Photocopies of academic transcripts/results for S4, S5 and S6, certified by a Notary.

4. Identification and Birth Documents

A photocopy of the applicant's national identification card or passport, together with a birth certificate confirming that the applicant is not above 25 years old.

5. Imam's Recommendation/Character Certificate

A certificate from the Imam of the mosque where the applicant is affiliated confirming that the applicant has good character and conduct.

6. Completed Application Form

Applicants must also complete the application form provided as an attachment to the official announcement.

How to Apply

Applicants were required to submit their complete application files to the headquarters of Rwanda Muslim Community (RMC) through the following email address:

Email: rmcsocialaffairs@gmail.com

The official announcement set the application deadline as:

Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Applicants were instructed to combine all required documents into one PDF file. Applications submitted in another format would not be accepted.

Selection Process

The scholarship selection process is competitive.

Because of the limited number of scholarships available, applicants with higher results will have priority when determining who proceeds to the interview stage.

Therefore, meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not necessarily guarantee selection for an interview or award of the scholarship.

Successful applicants must also be prepared to cover the cost of their air ticket if they are ultimately awarded the scholarship, as stated in the official announcement.

Important Information for Applicants

Applicants should carefully review their documents before submission and ensure that:

• All required documents are included.
• S4, S5 and S6 results are properly certified.
• The secondary school certificate is certified.
• The identification and birth documents are included.
• The Imam's certificate is included.
• The application form is completed correctly.
• All documents are merged into a single PDF.
• The applicant has achieved at least 75% in the national secondary school examination.
• The applicant meets the age requirement.

Incomplete applications or applications submitted in a format other than PDF may not be considered.

Contact Information

For additional information regarding the scholarship announcement, applicants can contact Rwanda Muslim Community using:

• Rwanda Muslim Community (RMC)
  P.O. Box 594, Kigali, Rwanda
  Office: +250 795 449 980
  Additional information: 0788 269 936
  Email: rwandamuslimc@gmail.com
  Scholarship application email: rmcsocialaffairs@gmail.com
• The announcement was issued in Kigali on 13 August 2026 and signed by SIBOMANA Salim, Executive Secretary of Rwanda Muslim Community.

Final Note

This Turkey scholarship opportunity is particularly relevant to eligible Rwandan students who have completed secondary education and are interested in pursuing Bachelor’s studies in Engineering, Medical Science, Nursing or Business Administration.

However, applicants should note that the official application deadline stated in the announcement was 16 August 2026 at 12:00 noon. Therefore, based strictly on the official document provided, this application window has already passed as of 19 August 2026.

For future opportunities, students are encouraged to monitor official announcements from Rwanda Muslim Community and other recognized scholarship providers and to prepare their academic and identification documents in advance.