{{It has become a strong desire for most young Rwandans today to complete their education abroad considering the better standards and quality of international universities and colleges in the so called “developed world”.}}
Through schemes like Presidential scholarships, Bridge to Rwanda, Commonwealth scholarships to mention but a few, the bright students in the country automatically get green light to various universities in the west undertaking science courses ranging from medicine to engineering thought to be the most important fields that need improvement in a rapid growing economy like Rwanda.
However, statistics from different embassies in Kigali and the Ministry of Education show that the number of students who come back home to share their experience in Rwanda after studies, is very low compared to those who chose to remain behind in search for better paid jobs and posh lifestyles.
On the other hand, rumour has it that only a few of those who decide to remain and chase their dreams hit the jackpot, while the rest are left struggling for a living.
The questions then stand, is it a bad policy for Rwanda to send more students overseas craving for better education? Can this be regarded as an exodus of the best Rwandan minds hemorrhaging skilled labor?
Should returning home serve as a credential for the best pay job in the country? Or do we underestimate Rwandan education: the contrary to Rwanda’s concept of “Agaciro”? – Witness a controversial round table and share your opinions on this first brainSTORM edition in 2014.
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