Rwanda

Murakaza neza.

Welcome.

Tubishyurira ikiguzi cy' uburezi — mukazishyura nyuma mumaze kubona akazi. We help you access education and skilling — and you only pay once you’re earning.

Chancen Rwandan graduate applying technical skills in the workplace

who we are

Chancen

Rwanda

Founded in Kigali in 2018, Chancen Rwanda is where our work began. We partner with leading Rwandan universities and training institutes to finance the education of young people who would otherwise be left behind. Since then, we've supported over 8,000 Rwandan students across health, engineering, business and technology — most of them women, and many from rural communities.

Educated youth

Partner institutions

2018

Establishment year

our partner institutions in

Rwanda

member stories

Real

Rwandan

members.

Real outcomes.

All Member Stories

Rwanda

"Chancen gave me the freedom to focus on my studies. Someone believed in me, and now it's my turn to support the next generation."

Regine Ishimwe

Administration Manager

Rwanda

"It’s a chance for everyone to go back to school. If it were not for Chancen, I wouldn’t have been able to study.”

Erison Tumusime

Program Officer

study now, pay later

Do you want to study but struggle to find financing?

Chancen might be for you. We cover your tuition upfront — you repay only when you finish your studies.

No upfront tuition

Study with zero tuition fees or collateral required

Pay only when earning

Repayments begin only once you have a job above a set income threshold

Income-linked & capped

Earn less, pay less. Earn nothing, pay nothing. High earners are capped

A clear end point

After a set period, repayment stops — preventing over-indebtedness

Learn about our model

our products

Financing built around your path

We offer a range of products so we can flex to your circumstances

Core (Flagship) ISA

repayment

Income share

best for

Full-time university students

term

Up to 4 years

Core (Flagship) ISA

repayment

Income share

best for

Full-time university students

term

Up to 4 years

Flexible plan

repayment

Fixed monthly

best for

Working Professionals

term

Up to 3 years

Flexible plan

repayment

Fixed monthly

best for

Working Professionals

term

Up to 3 years

Flexible plan

repayment

Fixed monthly

best for

Working Professionals

term

Up to 3 years

Short course

repayment

Income share

best for

Upskilling & TVET

term

Up to 1 year

Short course

repayment

Income share

best for

Upskilling & TVET

term

Up to 1 year

Short course

repayment

Income share

best for

Upskilling & TVET

term

Up to 1 year

Hybrid

repayment

Income share

best for

Online students and Night College

term

Up to 4 years

Ready for the next step?

Want to study

with Chancen in

Rwanda

?

Tell us what you'd like to study and we'll send you information on upcoming courses we finance in Rwanda. It takes just a few minutes and commits you to nothing.

chancen companion app

Already a member?

Download the Chancen Companion App

Get instant, personalised answers on your financing

Manage your Chancen account (coming soon)

See how much Chancen has paid for your tuition, and your upcoming repayments (coming soon)

Take control of your finances with our Savings Coach (coming soon)

Access job boards, career advice and more (coming soon)

Coming soon

Frequently asked

Questions you may have

Is registering my interest the same as applying?

No. Registering your interest simply tells us what you’d like to study so we can notify you when relevant courses and funding windows open.

Is registering my interest the same as applying?

No. Registering your interest simply tells us what you’d like to study so we can notify you when relevant courses and funding windows open.

What if I don’t find work after graduating?

Then you do not repay. Repayments begin only once you are earning above a set threshold. We also support you with career readiness and employer connections.

What if I don’t find work after graduating?

Then you do not repay. Repayments begin only once you are earning above a set threshold. We also support you with career readiness and employer connections.

How much will I repay?

With the ISA, you repay a small percentage of your income for a set period, never more than a pre-set maximum amount. If you earn less, you contribute less. Flexible fixed-repayment options are also available.

How much will I repay?

What can I study?

We finance different programmes at our Rwandan partner institutions across health, engineering, business, technology and more. Register your interest to hear about upcoming funded courses.

What can I study?

We finance different programmes at our Rwandan partner institutions across health, engineering, business, technology and more. Register your interest to hear about upcoming funded courses.

Do I need a guardian or collateral?

We request for a guardian, someone who supports and stands behind your application. You do not need collateral or family wealth; we assess you on your potential.

Do I need a guardian or collateral?

We request for a guardian, someone who supports and stands behind your application. You do not need collateral or family wealth; we assess you on your potential.

A message from our Managing Director

Ariane Niyonsaba · Managing Director, Rwanda

Meet our Foundation Council

The Chancen Member Foundation Council is a group of elected members (Chancen students and graduates) who work together to represent the voices of the Chancen community and support the development of impactful initiatives. The Council plays an active role in shaping and delivering community activities, gathering feedback and acting as a bridge between members and Chancen leadership to ensure needs and ideas are effectively reflected in decision-making. Council members also help design and deliver key community activities, which include office hours, Q&A sessions with members, Campus Chronicles, job board updates, and monthly upskilling sessions, among others. Through these initiatives, the Council fosters connection, learning, and opportunity within the Chancen community while continuously improving member engagement and support.