The UGHE Office of Admissions approaches the admissions process in a comprehensive manner. The Admissions Committee considers a variety of applicant criteria, including extra documents, professional experience, tests, interviews, and overall compatibility with the UGHE's goal and vision.
UGHE Masters Scholarship
| Application Deadline | November 30 |
| Country to study | Rwanda |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | University Of Global Health Equity (UGHE) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Benefits of UGHE Masters Scholarship
- The University of Global Health Equity offers a full tuition scholarship for the Masters in Global Nursing Leadership program. This covers 100% of tuition costs. Scholarship recipients must commit to completing the program or they will be required to refund UGHE for the full scholarship amount.
- 80% of the MGNL coursework is delivered online. Students need reliable internet access and functional computers. Exams are held in-person at the UGHE campus in Butaro, Rwanda for 2 weeks each semester.
- Students are responsible for all costs outside of the UGHE campus, including airfare to/from Rwanda, lodging, meals, and visa fees when not on campus. Students should also bring personal items and toiletries, as UGHE does not provide a living stipend.
Requirements for UGHE Masters Scholarship
Admission to the Masters in Global Nursing Leadership requires the student to meet the minimum admission requirements for graduate study of the University of Global Health Equity and the following requirements of the Center for Nursing and Midwifery:
- A bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program
- 5 – 7 years’ experience as a registered nurse (RN)
- Currently employed.
- Current non – restricted registered nurse(RN) practice license
- Letter from current employer stating support for graduate study
- Two professional referees
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- A state of purpose essay describing the applicant’s interest in nursing leadership and the MGNL’s relationship to those goals
- A personal interview with UGHE graduate faculty
Important Dates for the MGNL Class of 2026 Admissions Process
Please be mindful of the following dates. All candidates who advance in the process will be required to sit for an entrance exam and an admissions interview, per the schedule below.
Date | |
Application Opens | 15 December, 2023 |
Application Closes | 31st March 2024 @ 5:00 PM CAT |
Applicant Exam | Mid-April 2024 |
Applicant Interviews | Early May 2024 |
Final Decision | 17th May 2024 |
Application Documents
- Letter from current employer stating support for graduate study
- Two professional referees
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- A state of purpose essay describing the applicant’s interest in nursing leadership and the MGNL’s relationship to those goals
- A personal interview with UGHE graduate faculty
Application Deadline
November 30How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to University Of Global Health Equity (UGHE) on ughe.populiweb.com to applyFor more details, visit UGHE website
Tips for Successful Application
- All academic documents presented must be from an accredited institution.
- Completed applications must be accompanied with NOTARIZED COPIES of academic documents.
- Proficiency in English to enable the student to both comprehend learning material and to engage in verbal and written communication at the graduate level.
- The MGNL aims to educate students who have a global interest, a commitment to leadership, and a desire to address issues of inequity and disparity through health delivery and Candidates must be committed to high academic integrity.