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SIT Study Abroad Rwanda: Post-Genocide Restoration and Peacebuilding (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Class Status: Junior, Senior, Sophomore
Housing Options: Guest House, Homestay, Hostel/Hotel Areas of Study: African Studies, Anthropology, Culture, Education, Gender Studies, Geography, Global Studies, Government, History, Human Rights, Humanities, Independent Study, International Relations, International Studies, Linguistics, Minority Studies, Peace & Conflict Studies, Peace Studies, Philosophy, Policy and Society, Political Science, Politics, Pre-Law, Psychology, Public Policy, Social Policy & Administration, Social Science, Sociology, Urban Studies, Womens Studies
Program Type: Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

 SIT Study Abroad Rwanda: Post-Genocide Restoration and Peacebuilding

Examine the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda and efforts to foster peace, unity, and reconciliation.

 

WHY STUDY PEACEBUILDING IN RWANDA?

In 1994, Rwanda was the site of a devastating genocide in which more than 1 million people were killed by their neighbors in 100 days. Today, Rwanda provides an excellent case study on reconciliation and peacebuilding. In Kigali, the sprawling capital city, you will study the root causes and impacts of the genocide. You will visit genocide memorials and other places of historical significance to learn about the preservation of the memory of genocide. Different in-country excursions will take you to rural areas where you will have direct interactions with genocide survivors, perpetrators, and rescuers and learn about individual and community healing programs through mechanisms of transitional justice. You will also learn about the economic recovery process and the country’s current efforts towards sustainable peace and development.

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program courses (including syllabi), educational excursions, and housing.

 

MONEY MATTERS

SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academics costs, excursions, accommodations and meals, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.  

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. All scholarships and grants are need-based. Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000.  


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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 04/07/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Spring 2026 10/07/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2026 04/06/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.