Sponsorship Information
Thank you for your interest in supporting students and education in Rwanda at the Rwamagana Leaders’ School!
Each student’s family is asked to invest in their child’s education to the level they can afford, however, about 25% of our students need assistance paying the cost of school fees, which includes tuition, uniforms, housing, meals, books, and school supplies.
This is where sponsors come in. Sponsors commit to recurring donations for one year, made monthly, quarterly, or biannually.
While one-time donations can be made, a sponsor’s yearly commitment to a recurring donation allows us to best plan for our future growth and calculate how many students we can assist in accessing a quality education each year. We are growing and are excited to welcome more students – your generosity enables us to do so!
Consider what each donation level can achieve as you determine your gift. To help sponsor students, click here.
Your Donation’s Impact (2026-2027 costs):
- $2400 annually or $200 monthly provides fees for 1 student.
- $1200 annually or $100 monthly provides 50% of fees for 1 student.
- $600 annually or $50 monthly provides room and board for 1 student.
- $275 annually or $23 monthly provides meals for 1 student.
- Any recurring donation is gratefully received and useful for our mission.
- Every gift helps! Please make a one-time gift if you are unable to make a monthly commitment.
FAQs
Are all the students sponsored?
No. Some parents pay full fees, and others are given a partial sponsorship and they pay the remaining fees. All students pay something in some way so they also take ownership for their education. Some of our students also do part time work at the school so that they can contribute to their education. Still, the cost to educate one student for a year exceeds the cost paid by the parents in Rwanda – this helps to keep the school accessible.
Do all students board at school?
About 80% of our students board (some come from remote rural areas) and the rest are day students who live nearby. Many families prefer boarding because it creates greater opportunities for studying and using school resources. For some students, living at home is a major disadvantage if they have no electricity or are overwhelmed with chores (for example, fetching water, caring for younger children, and cooking are all very labor intensive).
What do I need to do to become a sponsor?
Thank you for your interest in supporting our students! By making a donation to our sponsorship fund, you are a sponsor.
What do sponsors receive?
Sponsors receive the quarterly “Sponsors’ Scoop” with updates about the Rwamagana Leaders’ School, student life and achievements, and spotlight stories about our students. You will also receive graduation notices each year you are a sponsor.
Why make a recurring donation?
A sponsor’s yearly commitment to a donation allows us to best plan for our future growth and calculate how many students we can assist in accessing a quality education when they cannot afford the cost. Recurring donations help ensure reliable funds month to month for supporting our students. They also enable us to respond to shifting needs in our student body as individual student’s and family’s support needs can change rapidly. Your generous donations mean that we can dream, plan, and continue growing, offering education to more students in the future.
How can I support the school as a whole?
If you would like to make a donation to help support the school generally, you may make a donation to the General Fund. These funds cover a wide variety of needs at the school such as: books, e-readers, library equipment, cooking oil, garden tools, seeds, veterinary fees for dairy cows, lab equipment, robotic kits, computers, sports balls and equipment, etc.
We are excited to announce that we are planning to expand our school so we can board and educate more students. If you’d like to support this vision for a growing school, we invite you to consider the Building Fund.
If you would like to remember the Rwanda School Project in your estate planning or make a legacy gift, you are invited to consider the Endowment Fund.
Thank you for all the ways you support and encourage our students!