BPR Bank IGIRE Scholarship 2026 in Rwanda: Fully Sponsored TVET Training Opportunity for Youth
Description
Applications Open for the BPR Bank IGIRE Scholarship Programme 2026 BPR Bank Rwanda, in partnership with the National Youth Council (NYC), has officially opened applications for the IGIRE Scholarship Programme 2026, a vocational training initiative designed to empower Rwandan youth with practical skills for employment and self-employment. The scholarship aims to equip young people with market-relevant Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) skills through fully sponsored training programs offered at selected Rwanda Polytechnic colleges across the country. If you are a young Rwandan seeking an opportunity to develop hands-on skills and improve your employability, this scholarship could be your pathway to a brighter future. About the IGIRE Scholarship Programme The IGIRE Scholarship Programme is a vocational skills development initiative that supports eligible Rwandan youth to acquire practical and technical skills in high-demand sectors. The programme is funded by BPR Bank Rwanda and implemented in collaboration with the National Youth Council. The training period is limited to a maximum of six months and focuses on preparing participants for entrepreneurship, self-employment, and job opportunities. Available Courses Applicants may apply for only one course from the following options: 1. Culinary Arts (Ubuhanga mu guteka) Training Institution: RP Karongi College 2. Food Processing (Ubuhanga mu gutunganya ibiribwa) Training Institution: RP Musanze College 3. Welding (Ubuhanga mu gusudira) Training Institution: RP Tumba College 4. Electronic Devices Repair and Maintenance (Ubuhanga mu gusana ibikoresho by’ikoranabuhanga) Training Institution: RP Tumba College 5. Domestic Electrical Installation (Ubuhanga mu by’amashanyarazi) Training Institution: RP Gishali College 6. Plumbing (Ubuhanga mu gutunganya imiyoboro y’amazi) Training Institution: RP Kigali College 7. Tailoring and Designing (Ubudozi n’Imideri) Training Institution: RP Kigali College
Requirements
Mandatory Documents 1~Completed IGIRE Scholarship Application Form. 2~Passport-size photograph. 3~Copy of National Identity Card. 4~Copy of Secondary School Certificate or 12YBE Certificate. 5~Highest Academic Qualification Certificate. Applicants will also be required to present original copies of these documents during the verification process. *Submit the application online or through the nearest BPR Bank branch.*