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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 now open for the 2024 AVEVA EcoTech Emerge Challenge. AVEVA is calling on you to think big and bring forward the brightest software ideas that will help industries overcome the challenges they face in achieving Net Zero. Apply now!
Date Posted: 02 Oct, 2024
The IOM Innovation Facility is a dynamic platform that supports novel and transformative initiatives on migration. By offering seed funding, building innovation capacities, and nurturing an innovation ecosystem, it enables the creation and expansion of impactful and innovative projects. Apply now!
Date Posted: 02 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the International Student Festival in Trondheim (ISFiT) 2025. ISFiT is the world's largest international student festival, taking place biennially during the spring semester in Trondheim, Norway. They gather students from different national and cultural backgrounds to talk and connect through exciting and engaging topics and discussions. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the MASDAR Youth 4 Sustainability Programs 2024/2025. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) is a Masdar global initiative that empowers the next generation of sustainability leaders. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Oct, 2024
Applications for the AAUW International Project Grants 2024/2025 are now open. The International Project Grants support community-based initiatives that advance gender equity for women and girls and that are led by American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowship Alumnae. Apply now!
Date Posted: 02 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Melton Foundation Global Solvers Accelerator 2025. The Global Solvers Accelerator engages emerging change agents from diverse world regions around developing competencies for global citizenship, sustainable development, and collective leadership. Apply now!
Date Posted: 02 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 UNEP CTCN Youth Climate Innovation Program. The Youth Climate Innovation (YCI) Program is a transformative initiative by the Climate Technology Center & Network (CTCN) designed to support young innovators from developing countries as they create, develop, and scale high-impact climate technology solutions that are both locally relevant and globally adaptable. Apply now!
Date Posted: 01 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Women in Sustainability, Environment, and Renewable Energy (WiSER) Pioneers Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 01 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program 2025 for Early Career Researchers. France, as a major player in the fight against climate change and guarantor of the spirit of the Paris Agreement, is launching a new MOPGA visiting fellowship program geared towards strengthening scientific contributions to climate change issues raised by the COPs. Apply now!
Date Posted: 01 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Global Leadership Challenge 2024 are open. They seek a diverse group of postgraduate students and young professionals who are ready to rise to the challenges of our time and develop themselves as the responsible leaders our world desperately needs now. GLC Members can participate virtually from around the world.
Date Posted: 01 Oct, 2024
Are you an international student seeking to excel in your academic and research journey? Do you want to study in Vietnam at a leading university that offers generous financial support? The Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) Graduate Scholarship program provides a great opportunity for international students pursuing their Master’s or PhD degrees to benefit from comprehensive financial aid.
Date Posted: 30 Sep, 2024
Are you a talented early-career scientist who has already produced excellent supervised work, is ready to work independently and shows potential to be a research leader? The ERC Starting Grant could be for you. Apply now!
Date Posted: 30 Sep, 2024
Are you passionate about international development and humanitarian work? Do you want to contribute to impactful projects that address critical global issues in developing countries? The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) International Development Fellows Program offers the perfect opportunity for hands-on experience in international relief and development. This fellowship is designed for individuals ready to dedicate themselves to global causes while enhancing their skills and expertise. Apply now!
Date Posted: 30 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Planet Forward Storyfest Awards 2025. They are looking for stories that inspire, motivate, and drive change. Stories that are compelling, thought-provoking, and vibrantly stimulating. Be memorable, have an impact - and have fun.
Date Posted: 30 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the UN FAO Regular Volunteer Programme for Africa (RAF) 2025. With over 195 Members, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. They believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger. Apply now for this opportunity!
Date Posted: 30 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Open Notebook Early-Career Fellowship Program 2025. The Open Notebook offers a paid, a part-time fellowship program for early-career science journalists. During the course of this fellowship, fellows work with a mentor to plan, report, and write articles for publication at The Open Notebook and become part of the TON editorial team.
Date Posted: 30 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Anna Lindh Foundation Shaping Transformative Narratives 2024. Social media Influencers can shape opinions, trends, and behaviors through the content they create and share. This is why, for the first time, the ALF Secretariat is launching a call specifically for social media influencers. Apply now!
Date Posted: 30 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Earthshot Prize Youth Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the Smithsonian Environmental Justice Fellowship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the Smithsonian Climate Change Fellowship. Climate change is dramatically and profoundly altering our planet, and for decades, Smithsonian researchers have been conducting studies and collecting data to understand these changes. Apply now to become a part of this unique opportunity!
Date Posted: 28 Sep, 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.