The students, who come from various parts of the country including Kigali, Gicumbi, and Kamonyi, earned these competitive scholarships through ALX’s eight-month Pathway initiative. The package includes full tuition, accommodation, meals, a brand-new laptop, and a monthly stipend.

ALX Pathway is a rigorous program designed to prepare high school graduates with essential skills in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, mathematics, and career planning, equipping them to thrive in globally competitive academic environments.

The eight selected students expressed readiness to take on the challenge and represent both their families and Rwanda with pride.

“I’m the first in my family to attend university. I still can’t believe it. It feels like a dream. I never imagined this could happen to me,” said Kevin Ikuzwe, one of the recipients.

Pacifique Tumusifu, who is set to study Software Engineering, shared, “When I joined the Pathway program, I told myself I’d take whatever knowledge I could, even if I didn’t get a scholarship. Getting this opportunity is truly an answered prayer. I knew university would be a heavy burden for my parents, and I had no way to ease it.”

Eight Rwandan students have secured full scholarships to pursue their higher education at the African Leadership College of Higher Education (ALCHE) in Mauritius.

For their families, these scholarships come as a huge relief. One parent, who has been unemployed for two years, said, “I was starting to lose hope, but now my daughter is going to an international university. I am so thankful to the ALX Pathway team for making this possible and covering all her needs, even providing her with a monthly allowance.”

Sylvie Umutoni Rutaganira, another recipient who will study International Business, described her weekly commute from Gicumbi to the ALX Hub in Nyarutarama for classes. "If I hadn’t stayed committed to attending every week, I wouldn’t have received this chance to study abroad,” she said.

These students will pursue studies in fields such as Software Engineering and International Business, all sharing a common goal; to become valuable contributors to Rwanda’s development through the knowledge they gain.

Nimie Chaylone, Country Director of ALX Rwanda, highlighted the significance of the program: “For many, attending a world-class university felt like an impossible dream. But through ALX Pathway, and partnerships with institutions like Code University in Berlin, Northwestern University, and Vanderbilt, we’re opening new doors for Rwandan students.”

She added that some partner universities offer scholarships worth more than $320,000 over four years, and that the Pathway program will continue to expand its impact.

Applications for the next ALX Pathway cohort are currently open, with the deadline set for April 21, 2025.
Interested students can apply via the ALX Africa website or call 0796 163 394 for more information.

Applications for the next ALX Pathway cohort are currently open, with the deadline set for April 21, 2025.

About ALX Rwanda

ALX Rwanda is a non-governmental organization focused on developing tech talent and cultivating future leaders. It offers fully funded training programs in fields like Data Analytics, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Salesforce Administration, Software Engineering (front-end and back-end), AI Career Essentials, and more.

These courses are free thanks to support from the Mastercard Foundation, offering African youth the opportunity to gain in-demand digital skills that improve their chances of employment. To be eligible, applicants must be African nationals aged 18 or above and have strong English language skills.

Watch the video here:
Scholarship Announcement Video