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Below is a list of ongoing fully-funded and partial scholarships for students in Kenya to help fund your studies abroad or in Kenya. View list, learn how to apply for scholarships and win a scholarship today.
Applications are open for the Praxis Emerging Founders Scholarship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Nov, 2024
Applications for the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Center Amujae Initiative 2024 are now open. Launched by the EJS Center, their mission is clear: to inspire and equip Africa's most talented women to rise unapologetically to the highest levels of public leadership and to bring others along with them. Apply now!
Date Posted: 21 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2025-2026. The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer a unique opportunity to study a two-year Master's degree in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country. Apply now!
Date Posted: 21 Nov, 2024
Applications for the Google Student Researcher Program 2025 are now open. Join Google for a paid Student Researcher position that offers you the opportunity to work directly with their research scientists and engineers on research projects.
Date Posted: 21 Nov, 2024
Applications are ongoing for the Leiden University 2025 Excellence Scholarship (LExS). Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Thomson Reuters News Internship Program. Passionate and curious reporters, producers and photojournalists who want to tell stories for a global audience can apply.
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 French Les Margaret Awards. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2024
Are you a woman under 30, enrolled full-time in higher education, and eager to grow in leadership and social responsibility?
Apply now for the Women@Dior & UNESCO mentorship program!
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Commonwealth Split-site PhD Scholarships 2025/2026. The Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships are for candidates from low- and middle-income countries, as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), in the Commonwealth, to conduct research at a university in the UK for 12 months. Apply now!
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the ZUKOnnect Fellowships 2025. The Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships support early career researchers from Africa, Asia and Latin America who are associated with one of the thirteen departments at the University of Konstanz. Apply now!
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Search for Common Ground Africa Program Development Internship 2025. Search for Common Ground's Africa Program Development Hub is seeking program development interns who will support the team in the development of successful proposals and concept notes that will contribute to building peace across the African continent. Apply now!
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the Wilson Center Agents of Change Youth Fellowship. The Wilson Center is pleased to announce a call for applications for its “Agents of Change Youth Fellowship,” an initiative of its Middle East Program and Environmental Change and Security Program. Apply now!
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Loughborough University Vice-Chancellor Independent Research Fellowships 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2024
Applications for the Elevate Africa Fellowship 2025 are now open. The Elevate Africa Fellowship is a prestigious mid-career leadership program designed to empower and support professionals across Africa who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to driving positive change in their communities, industries, and the continent at large. Aimed at leaders with at least 10-15 years of experience, the fellowship offers a platform for Africa's brightest minds to refine their leadership capabilities and amplify their contributions to Africa's development.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Heinrich Böll Foundation Feminist Foreign & Development Policy Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Burning Heroes Africa Product Managers Contest 2024. Burning Heroes PM Contest is a worldwide case-solving contest for ambitious product managers of any domain. Apply now for this opportunity!
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the CRASSH Visiting Fellowships for Scholars from the Global South 2026. The Centre for Research in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CRASSH) at the University of Cambridge is inviting applications for funded Visiting Fellowships for scholars from the Global South.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the African Women's Sustainability Conference 2024. The African Women's Sustainability Conference, in partnership with the African Union and the United States Department of Commerce, hosted by the FCT, Abuja, will be held on December 11-12, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. Apply now!
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the New America Fellows Program 2026. The New America's Fellows Program invests in thinkers-journalists, scholars, filmmakers, and public policy analysts-who generate big, bold ideas that have an impact and spark new conversations about the most pressing issues of our day.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Fellowships for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) Medical Awards to international applicants for 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2024
1. Why should I consider studying in Kenya?
Kenya offers a diverse and vibrant educational environment with reputable universities and colleges. It is known for its strong academic programs, particularly in fields like agriculture, environmental science, business, and healthcare.
2. What are the top universities in Kenya?
Some of the top universities in Kenya include:
University of Nairobi (UoN)
Kenyatta University (KU)
Strathmore University
Moi University
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
3. What are the admission requirements for universities in Kenya?
For undergraduate programs, students need a high school diploma or equivalent, such as the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or international equivalents like A-levels. For postgraduate programs, applicants must hold a relevant bachelor's degree. International students may need to provide proof of English language proficiency, such as TOEFL or IELTS scores.
4. What is the student visa process for Kenya?
International students need to apply for a student pass to study in Kenya. Once accepted by a university, students can apply for the student pass through the Kenyan Directorate of Immigration Services. Required documents include an admission letter, a valid passport, proof of financial support, and a completed application form.
5. What is the language of instruction in Kenyan universities?
English is the primary language of instruction at most universities in Kenya. International students must be proficient in English, and some universities may require proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL or IELTS scores.
6. Can international students work while studying in Kenya?
International students are generally not permitted to work off-campus while studying in Kenya. Hence, you’ll need a work permit to work in Kenya.
7. How can I apply to a university in Kenya?
Applications to universities are generally submitted online through the university's website or by visiting the admissions office. Some documents you may require include academic transcripts, proof of secondary or undergraduate qualifications, letters of recommendation, and, if applicable, English proficiency test scores.