CUE receives over $553,000 for cybersecurity scholarships for Rwandan students
CUE has been awarded more than $553,000 from the Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030) program to provide students in Rwanda with a full scholarship in CUE’s Master of Information Systems Security Management (MISSM) and Master of Information Systems Assurance Management (MISAM) programs.
“Cybersecurity is a global challenge that requires diverse perspectives and expertise,” says Dr. Eslam AbdAllah, project lead and chair of the MISSM and MISAM programs at CUE.
“We’re proud to be a part of a program that provides students in traditionally underserved areas with access to strong graduate programs in an in-demand sector like cybersecurity. By offering full scholarships to students from the University of Kigali in Rwanda, we’re creating opportunities for talented individuals to contribute to this vital field and help strengthen the global cybersecurity landscape”.
The BCDI 2030 program is an eight-year, $80 million initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada and jointly administered by Colleges and Institutes Canada and Universities Canada, in partnership with the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and the Association of African Universities (AAU).
CUE’s grant will fund a total of six scholarships over five years, with at least half of the recipients being women. The scholarships will cover tuition, living expenses, and on-campus services.
“Cybersecurity is not just about protecting systems; it is about safeguarding trust, data, and the future of digital innovation,” says Dr. Musoni Wilson, Dean of the School of Computing and IT at the University of Kigali. “We are proud that the University of Kigali has been selected for funding through the BCDI 2030 program. This initiative will help advance our efforts in cybersecurity education and research.”
“The University of Kigali is also eager to collaborate with Concordia University of Edmonton, Canada, to further enhance academic and research opportunities in cybersecurity, fostering global expertise and innovation in the field.”
CUE actively maintains 89 international partner institutions across the globe to help facilitate these valuable and culturally enriching experiences across the globe for students and faculty.
“Welcoming international students to our CUE community allows students and faculty to learn more about each others’ cultures and experiences, expanding our worldviews,” said Dr. Barbara van Ingen, Provost and Vice-President Academic at CUE.
“We are grateful to the Government of Canada and Global Affairs Canada through the BCDI 2030 program and are excited to welcome the first recipients of this scholarship into our CUE community this fall.”
The first scholarships will be made available September 2025.
