{Mahatma Gandhi University in Rwanda officially launched “Education For All” Scholarship program yesterday in the event which took place at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the University’s campus in Kabuga.}
The “Education for All” Scholarship program is designed to provide access to higher education with 100% tuition-free admission to students of poor and marginalized families.
Two special programs are offered under this Scholarship: Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology to promote entrepreneurship and ICT skills among the youth as a contribution to Rwanda Vision 2020. During the launch, students were awarded with the Certificate of Scholarships by MGU Chancellor and Founder Dr. Rajan Chopra.
In a statement, Dr. Rajan Chopra said “the prime focus of the university is to provide education to the underprivileged sections of the society. This program was designed to empower the large number of students deprived of education, as well as those young men and women who have the will to study and aspire to create their own destiny.”
The Guest of Honor for the scholarship launch was the Honorable Dr. Ravi P. Singh, Secretary-General of the Quality Council of India (QCI). QCI is an independent organization under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Government of India. The organization has the mandate to improve the quality of products, processes and services in sectors like education, healthcare, skills training, manufacturing etc.
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