How much funding does Ikaze Refugee Impact Scholarship (IRIS) provide?

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When is the deadline for Ikaze Refugee Impact Scholarship (IRIS)?

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Who is eligible for Ikaze Refugee Impact Scholarship (IRIS)?

Eligible applicants: Senior 3 (high school freshman) students; Resilient, high-achieving refugee students in Rwanda; Students from refugee camps and partner high schools.

How often is Ikaze Refugee Impact Scholarship (IRIS) offered?

Ikaze Refugee Impact Scholarship (IRIS) runs on an annual cycle.

Ikaze Refugee Impact Scholarship (IRIS)

BRIDGE2RWANDA Inc

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Eligible organizations

Senior 3 (high school freshman) students
Resilient, high-achieving refugee students in Rwanda
Students from refugee camps and partner high schools
Program Description: IRIS is a partnership between Isomo and Agahozo Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) dedicated to expanding opportunities for resilient, high-achieving refugee students.
The program identifies promising students and equips them with mentorship, academic support, and leadership training to help them transition to Rwanda's top boarding schools.

Overview

Program Type: Educational scholarship with mentorship and leadership training

Geographic Scope: Rwanda (refugee camps and high schools)

Focus Areas: Education, refugee support, leadership development, academic support

Eligibility:

Senior 3 (high school freshman) students
Resilient, high-achieving refugee students in Rwanda
Students from refugee camps and partner high schools

Program Description: IRIS is a partnership between Isomo and Agahozo Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) dedicated to expanding opportunities for resilient, high-achieving refugee students. The program identifies promising students and equips them with mentorship, academic support, and leadership training to help them transition to Rwanda's top boarding schools.

Key Features:

Mentorship and academic support
Leadership training
Two-week intensive boot camp at ASYV during summer
Transition support to partner boarding schools
50 students selected annually

Selection Process: Ongoing roadshow visiting refugee camps and high schools to recruit and guide students through the application process

Website: bridge2rwanda.org
Email: info@bridge2rwanda.org
Phone: (501) 291-0243
Partner: Agahozo Shalom Youth Village (ASYV)

What BRIDGE2RWANDA Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

BRIDGE2RWANDA Inc reported $163K in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2020, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2020: 1
Total given: $13K
Median grant: $13K