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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.
Are you a high school student in the U.S. or any part of the world? Are you passionate about poetry? Here is a chance to win cash prizes for your art. Applications are open for the Leonard L. Milberg ‘53 High School Poetry Prize 2024.
Date Posted: 21 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Ayn Rand Institute Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest 2024. This contest is open to all high school, college, and graduate students worldwide. Apply now!
Date Posted: 21 Oct, 2024
Applications are invited for the Dinaane Debut Fiction Award 2025. This award focuses on recognizing and awarding new writing talent. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Machel-Mandela Internship Programme 2025. The Brenthurst Foundation is inviting applications from young graduates for the Machel-Mandela Internship Programme, named in honour of former South African President Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Shifting Democracies Reporting Fellowship 2025. During this two-year, full-time fellowship, fellows will produce investigative and explanatory journalism, participate in advanced skills training and be part of an international cohort of women journalists, all working and living in their home countries. Apply now!
Date Posted: 19 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the BNEF Pioneers Program 2025. In 2025, the program will focus on three global climate challenges and will award the Pioneers prize to innovators with scalable, impactful and equitable solutions to these challenges. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Oct, 2024
Are you ready to scale your Clean Tech business to new heights? Applications for the Propellant Labs CleanTech Accelerator 2024/2025 are now open. Apply now!
Date Posted: 19 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge 2024-2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2024
Are you passionate about peacebuilding and skilled in crafting impactful communications that inspire change? If yes, this opportunity is for you. Apply now!
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the One Young World Academy: Official Development Assistance 2024. In partnership with the Gates Foundation, they are launching a special series focused on Official Development Assistance (ODA). This series will guide participants through understanding ODA and creating their own advocacy initiatives. Apply now!
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program. The program is designed for advanced Ph.D. students working on a topic compatible with ongoing research at IIASA and wish to explore the policy implications of their work. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 AfDB Fashionomics Africa Incubator and Accelerator Program. The African Development Bank Fashionomics Africa initiative’s third online competition is offering $6,000 total in cash prizes, mentoring, new branding packages and other support for winning African designers of sustainable and circular fashion. Apply now!
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the WA & Grundfos Youth Action for SDG 6 Fellowship 2025-2026. Building upon the success and momentum generated by its first edition, the 2025-2026 Fellowship seeks to address the evolving needs and priorities of the water sector in the context of a rapidly changing world.
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2024
Are you passionate about climate crisis and the environment in general? If yes, you should apply for this opportunity! Applications are open for the Trust for Sustainable Living International Student Competition 2025.
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2024
Are you ready to transform the world through sports? The ONSIDE Fund 2024 is calling for visionary grassroots groups, organizations, and individuals who are passionate about advancing gender justice through sports. This is your chance to receive unrestricted funding to support girls, women, and non-binary people in exercising their right to play. Apply now!
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Smithsonian Magazine Annual Photo Contest 2024 are now open. This opportunity is open to photographers around the world who are 18 years old or older. Apply now and stand a chance to win up to $2,500.
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development 2024 are now open. The prize is awarded annually by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) with the aim of inciting and encouraging innovation and creativity in human development. Apply now!
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the FoodTech 500 Program 2024. The mission of this program is to raise the public profile of Food Tech and give visibility to the most innovative companies in the sector, showcasing their valiant efforts in tackling the varied challenges the system faces. Apply now!
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Omidyar Network Reporters in Residence Program - Winter 2025. The Reporters in Residence Program is designed to enable a group of freelance journalists to devote more time to deep, nuanced reporting that drives national conversations and informs policy debates. Apply for this opportunity now!
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the DW Traineeship 2026-2027. DW is looking for creative people, who are interested in a comprehensive, high quality journalism program with an international broadcaster and who want to help shape the journalism of the future. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 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.