In an interview with IGIHE, Amb. Mujawamariya said that they want to increase number of beneficiaries of the scholarships from 15 to 70 and possibly to 100.
Figures from the Embassy of Rwanda in Russia indicate that 120 Rwandans pursue their studies there, 75 of who are sponsored by Russian government.
“The Government of Rwanda has requested Russia to increase the yearly number of scholarship for Rwandan students from 15. In September, 15 students will come, but we expect 70 next year because we requested them that number. I am also thinking that we can request them to increase the number to 100 scholarships,” she said.
“We are among countries which use properly those scholarships and our youth need quality education and skills to develop our country,” she added.
Mujawamariya said that they prefer partnership in education with Russia because their education is different from that of the West. She said that Russia teach foreign students on condition that they will go to contribute to the development of their mother countries.
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