A city street scene in Kigali, Rwanda, featuring modern high-rise buildings with reflective glass facades on both sides. Motorcyclists and a few pedestrians navigate the clean, well-maintained road bordered by manicured hedges and sidewalks. The sky is overcast with gray clouds, adding a dramatic backdrop to the urban landscape. In the distance, more buildings, including a distinctively shaped skyscraper, contribute to the city's skyline.

Global Learning in Rwanda - Cost

Connect with Rwanda: Exploring One Health for a More Sustainable World

Financial Aid and Scholarships

As this program is not currently offered for credit, you are not able to use financial aid towards its cost. However, a substantial portion of the program cost is offset by a program scholarship. We encourage you to explore scholarship options to help offset the balance of the program cost.

Program Fees

This program is offered in partnership with Cultural Vistas and subsidized by the Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation, the Cultural Vistas donor community, and the Global Education for All Excellence Fund at UC Davis. Therefore, the program fee is discounted and includes round trip airfare from San Francisco International Airport to Kigali International Airport in Rwanda. It is also only open to UC Davis undergraduate students.

Connect with Rwanda Program Fee$7,500
Automatic Scholarship-$7,000
Total Program Fee Paid by Students$500

Estimated Personal Expenses

Estimates are provided for financial aid and planning purposes; actual expenses vary.

Passport*~$165
Expedited Passport Fee**~$60
Passport Photos~$25
Rwanda Visa~$50
Vaccinations***~$0
Other expenses (e.g. souvenirs, activities outside program)~$300
Total Estimated Personal Expenses~$600

Estimated Total Cost

Total fees$500
Total estimated personal expenses~$600
Total fees + estimated expenses~$1,100
Program fees include
  • Roundtrip airfare from San Francisco International Airport to Kigali International Airport
  • Lodging for the program dates (hotels with shared rooms and dormitories)
  • All meals
  • Transportation to all program excursions and transfers to program sites
  • Entrance and guide fees to all parks, tours, museums, and sites associated with program excursions
  • Cultural activities
  • Airport pickup and drop off in Kigali, Rwanda
  • International health insurance
Expenses not covered by program fees
  • Estimated personal expenses outlined in the table above
  • Transportation to/from SFO for international flight 
  • Entertainment expenses, including food and drink outside of provided meals as well as personal purchases
  • Out-of-pocket expenses for medical and other emergencies
  • Expenses for special medical conditions

*If you are a U.S. citizen who needs to apply for a passport, consider applying for the Global Learning Hub’s U.S. Passport Grant Program by October 20, 2024 to receive funding and support for your passport application. 

**Due to the timeline of when selected students will be notified, if you are a U.S. citizen and do not already have a passport you may need to pay for the expedited service from the U.S. Department of State.

***If you have UC SHIP, all vaccinations are covered, although you may need to obtain them at an outside pharmacy. If you are on a different insurance, you will need to check with your provider about coverage of vaccinations.

Before applying, and accepting an award if offered, please carefully consider your commitment to fully invest in this unique opportunity, as you will be taking one of a small number of participant slots.

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