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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 Harry Frank Guggenheim Emerging Scholar Awards 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2025. The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship will run for six months and is designed to ignite and elevate high-potential startups from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries. Apply now!
Date Posted: 20 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the UNESCO World Heritage Scholarship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Dec, 2024
Applications for the Misk Accelerator Program 2025 are now open. The Misk Accelerator was founded in 2019 with the goal of enabling and supporting early-stage tech startups locally and worldwide that seek to have Saudi Arabia, the largest market in the MENA region, as their platform to operate and grow. Apply for this opportunity now and stand a chance to get access to local and global network of founders, investors, communities, and more
Date Posted: 20 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the UN Ocean Conference Fellowship 2025. As part of Internews' Earth Journalism Network's UN Ocean Project, they are pleased to announce a new fellowship program for journalists interested in attending and reporting from the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025, with support from the Bloomberg Ocean Fund. This edition of the conference will be focused on mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean. Apply now!
Date Posted: 20 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the We Are Family Foundation Three Dot Dash Global Teen Leaders Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the OceanHub Africa Acceleration Program 2025/2026. This initiative aims to support up to twenty-four (24) of Africa's most promising impact-driven for-profit startups dedicated to preserving and restoring the health of the ocean.
Date Posted: 19 Dec, 2024
Are you a woman entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur ready to thrive in the digital economy? The Women in Digital Business (WIDB) Training Program 2025 is here to equip you with essential skills, tools, and strategies to digitally transform your business for success. Apply now!
Date Posted: 19 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the AlIDEV Africa Sustainable Energy Accelerator 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the AlIDEV Teach4SDGs Programme Cohort 6. The Teach4SDGs programme is an initiative designed to equip primary and secondary school teachers across Africa with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for transformative actions towards sustainable development. By integrating Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into teaching practices, Teach4SDGs aligns with SDG Target 4.7, which aims to ensure all learners acquire the skills needed to promote sustainable development by 2030. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Dec, 2024
Applications for the Accelerate Africa Program 2025 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Dec, 2024
Do you have experience in youth co-creation activities or similar processes focused on health? The call to gather good practices and practical strategies for youth co-creation in health programs and research is now open!
Date Posted: 19 Dec, 2024
Are you an evaluation professional, young or emerging evaluator, researcher, data analyst, or organization in Africa eager to connect, learn, collaborate, and enhance your capabilities alongside like-minded experts across Africa? Apply for the LEAP MERL Advisory Community of Practice today!
Date Posted: 19 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Impact Toolbox Youth in Development Fellowship 2025. The Youth in Development Fellowship is a six-month virtual program designed to equip young leaders with the skills, tools, knowledge, and connections to launch and scale impactful social enterprises. Apply now!
Date Posted: 19 Dec, 2024
Apply to join the 2nd Cohort of the Network of African Women in Conflict Prevention and Mediation (FEMWISE-AFRICA)-Continental level.
Date Posted: 18 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the UN SDSN Communications & Design Internship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Dec, 2024
Applications for the Centre for the Governance of Al Summer Fellowship 2025 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Access Sustainable Finance Accelerator Program 2025. The goal of this program is to empower innovative startups focused on sustainability by providing them with the resources, mentorship, and network needed to scale their impact and drive systemic change in industries related to environmental conservation, renewable energy, circular economy, and sustainable living.
Date Posted: 18 Dec, 2024
Applications are ongoing for the Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend provided by the Australian Government to help students at Monash University, Australia. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Dec, 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) Academy Internship in the Learning & Innovation Department accepts applications from all WHO Member States. Based in Lyon, France, this 24-week internship provides a unique chance to develop practical skills, collaborate with global stakeholders, and impact healthcare education.
Date Posted: 17 Dec, 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.