THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN APPLYING TO THESE NUMBERS HAVE FACES!

Applications are open from December 7, 2023 to December 22, 2023 for the 2024 Academic Year.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every applicant. A team member will contact you on February 1, 2024 if you are selected for an interview.

application form instructions

Please read each question carefully and answer them completely. Forms with blank or short answers will not be considered for admission into the program.

Note that your applications may only be submitted online. If you have any questions, please contact the Managing Director of These Numbers Have Faces, at scovia@thesenumbers.org.

If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process you will be contacted with the phone number and email provided in the application. Take great care to ensure this information is entered correctly. All potential applicants will be contacted by February 1, 2024.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrate Academic Excellence. We look for individuals with National Leaving Exam scores of at least 70% or high marks for students currently in university.

Exhibit Leadership Capacity. Applicants should clearly explain how they have practiced leadership, and how they want to grow in this area.

Are 25 years of age or below.

Have Strong Skills in English. All Rwandan university classes and These Numbers Have Faces trainings take place in English so we look for scholars who will excel in this form of communication.

Attend Monthly Trainings. Our program centers around relationship development, leadership skills, and family. Because of this, our monthly leadership trainings on the second Saturday of every month are 100% mandatory.

Give Back to Your Community. Our students are required to complete a 50 hour Community Impact Project every year.

Demonstrate Humility. We look for humble students with a desire to learn, serve, and have the heart to giving back to their community.

I have read and understand the program requirements and expectations.

Yes

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Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

Mobile Number

Nationality

Country you are living in now?

Year of Birth

Gender

MaleFemale

Someone recommended that I apply to These Numbers Have Faces

Yes

Names of person that recommended you

Secondary School Information

Secondary School attended

Year Senior 6 was completed

What was your combination?

What was your score on the National Leaving Exam? (Indicate your score and out of how many possible. I.E. 61 out of 73 possible or 40 out of 45 possible)

List your most recent Exam Results. Please follow this format: Subject - Mark Obtained

What year did you sit for the National Leaving Exams?

In what country did you take the National Leaving Exams?

Student Status

Are you Currently Attending University or a New Student?

Currently University StudentNew Student

CURRENT UNIVERSITY ASPIRATIONS

(ONLY to be completed by students already enrolled in tertiary studies)

Please give as much information as possible about the education you would like to pursue.

Full Name of University

Course of Study

Why have you chosen this Course of Study?

Length of Course (Number of Years)?

What year of your studies will you be completing this year?

Where do you currently live (with Parents, Relatives, On Campus, Alone, etc)?

How have you paid for your studies until now?

Why have you chosen this University?

FUTURE UNIVERSITY ASPIRATIONS

(ONLY to be completed by candidates not yet enrolled in tertiary studies)

Please give as much information as possible about the education you would like to pursue.

Which University do you hope to attend?

Why have you chosen this University?

Desired course of study (First Choice). Please include length of course.

Desired course of study (Second Choice). Please include length of course.

Why have you chosen this course of study?

Have you submitted your application to your desired College/University?

YesNo

If No, when do you plan to apply?

If you have applied, have you been accepted into the program?

YesNo

HEALTH & ECONOMIC BACKGROUND

Name of parent/guardian

Who supports you financially?

How many people live in your family home?

How many are still at school/university?

Below please list the number of people in your household who work? Please follow this format: Name, Relationship to you, Occupation, Monthly income

How is your health? Are you chronically ill or handicapped? If yes, how can These Numbers Have Faces support you?

Have you applied to other bursary programmes? If yes, please list the programmes to which you've applied.

Where do you intend to live during your studies (i.e. on campus, with parents, etc)?

How will your living arrangements be funded?

ACTIVITIES INFORMATION

Please describe the activities that you currently participate in (church, sports, teams, clubs, volunteer groups). Include your roles and/or responsibilities.

PERSONAL ESSAYS

(Please answer the following questions using a minimum of 150 words.)

Describe the community your grew up in. What has it been like for you growing up in your community?

What is your family situation?

How will a university education help you make your community a better place for your family, friends and countrymen?

Tell us about a leader you admire and describe 3 things that you appreciate about them as a leader.

Please describe how higher education will allow you to become a leader in your community?

REFERENCES

Please provide at least one personal reference. Please include name(s), contact phone and email.

Please provide us with at least one academic or professional reference. Please include name(s), contact phone and email.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS

How did you hear about the These Numbers Have Faces program? Do you have any questions or comments? We'd love to hear your feedback!

Please take a moment to double check that the contact information you provided at the beginning of the application is correct so that we may contact you if we have questions regarding your application.

If you have any questions in regards to your application or if, for some reason, you need to contact us, you may contact Scovia at scovia@thesenumbers.org.

Thank you for your interest in These Numbers Have Faces.

We appreciate your patience as we process your application.

NOTE: Due to the large number of applicants, we cannot personally contact everyone that applies. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you do not hear from us, please consider applying again next year.

These Numbers Have Faces - 2024 University Leadership Program Application

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN APPLYING TO THESE NUMBERS HAVE FACES!

application form instructions

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(ONLY to be completed by students already enrolled in tertiary studies)

(ONLY to be completed by candidates not yet enrolled in tertiary studies)