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Ntare Louisenlund International School Rwanda (NLS) has announced the PLUS-STEM scholarship, a programme offering full scholarships to students who excel in Mathematics, Science and English at the end of primary school.
What the scholarship offers
The PLUS-STEM scholarship gives high-performing students the opportunity to receive a full scholarship to study at Ntare Louisenlund School, based on outstanding performance in Mathematics, Science and English.
How students are selected
After the national Primary Leaving Examinations (P6), Rwanda’s National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) identifies around 200 top-performing students in these subjects and forwards their list to NLS.
From August 21 to 23, 2026, NLS will contact the families of shortlisted students to invite them to Selection Days, where the students will sit further assessments. From this group, 80 students will be awarded the scholarship.
Important notices for parents and guardians
- No application is required. Students cannot apply for this scholarship directly, and NLS does not compile the initial shortlist — that comes from NESA based on national exam results.
- Contact deadline: If your family has not been contacted by NLS by August 23, 2026, it means your child was not shortlisted.
- No fees involved. Being shortlisted and attending Selection Days is completely free of charge.
- Beware of scams. Parents are urged to be cautious of individuals falsely claiming to represent NLS and requesting payment to secure a child’s selection or shortlist placement. Any such request for money is fraudulent.
About the scholarship
The PLUS-STEM scholarship reflects Ntare Louisenlund School’s commitment to recognizing and supporting Rwanda’s strongest young talent in Mathematics, Science and English, giving them access to a world-class education regardless of financial background.
