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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 NEF Africa Energy Innovation Challenge 2024. Young professionals between the ages of 18 and 35 years from Africa are invited to participate in this competition.
Date Posted: 14 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the PASET Regional Scholarship & Innovation Fund. The scholarships available for this call are 20. Of these, 16 will be awarded to Kenyan nationals based on PASET’s 80/20 rule for contributing countries, and 4 will be awarded to nationals of other countries in sub–Saharan Africa. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the Nestlé Youth NP Graduate Trainee. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Sep, 2024
Nominations are invited for the James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public 2025. The purpose of the award is to recognize, encourage, and stimulate outstanding reporting directly to the public which materially increases the public's knowledge and understanding of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields.
Date Posted: 13 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the AfricaLics PhD Visiting Fellowship Programme 2025. AfricaLics - the African Network for Economics of Learning, Innovation and Competence Building Systems - is inviting suitable PhD student candidates from universities in African countries to apply for participation in the AfricaLics PhD Visiting Fellowship Programme (2025 cohort) focused on Innovation and Development.
Date Posted: 13 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Women Lift Health East Africa Signature Leadership Journey 2025. The Signature Leadership Journey is a transformational learning and development experience that brings together mid to senior career women working across multiple disciplines, fields, and sectors in health.
Date Posted: 13 Sep, 2024
Calling all professional photographers, photo enthusiasts, content creators, and nature lovers to apply for the CIFOR-ICRAF Photo Competition 2024. Gear up to showcase the stunning beauty and critical importance of the planet's biodiversity through the lens of your camera. Let's inspire action to protect the richness of our natural world.
Date Posted: 13 Sep, 2024
The Pure Ocean Call for Projects 2025 is ongoing. Pure Ocean is an endowment fund based in Marseille, France. Its main mission is to mobilize businesses and civil society to support innovative applied research projects around the world, contributing to the protection of fragile marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
Date Posted: 13 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Harvard University MBA Scholarship 2025. The Boustany MBA Harvard Scholarship is granted once every two years for a two year course at Harvard Business School.
Date Posted: 12 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants 2025. The BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants are available to support primary research in the humanities and social sciences.
Date Posted: 12 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Harambeans African innovators program 2024. With over 3000 applications per year and 30 spots in each class, the competitive selection process of this program enables Harambeans to assemble an exceptional cadre of African innovators.
Date Posted: 12 Sep, 2024
The Africa Microscopy Initiative (AMI) is pleased to announce the inaugural call for the AMI Program for Equipment Exchange and Reutilization (PEER), and invites applications from research institutions across Africa. This program seeks to redistribute free high-end microscopes to institutions continent-wide through a competitive, and peer-reviewed application process.
Date Posted: 12 Sep, 2024
Applications for the Nordic Scholarship Programme are now open. This is a 1-month stay at the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) in order to facilitate the use of the Institute’s library collections on contemporary Africa, and to support connection to existing work at the Institute through NAI research hosts.
Date Posted: 12 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for TWAS Visiting Expert Programme. The programme supports visits of internationally renowned scientists to institutions located in developing countries, especially those located in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
Date Posted: 12 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the Africa Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Internship Programme. The objective of the AERC Internship Programme is to develop and prepare recent postgraduates to take up employment opportunities that come up in research, policy-making and capacity building institutions.
Date Posted: 12 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the German taz Panter Foundation Workshop 2024-2026 for Female Journalists. The German taz Panter Foundation offers a long-term series of workshops for 25 female journalists from the Middle East and North Africa.
Date Posted: 12 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the MINDS Scholarship Programme. The scholarship enables African students to pursue postgraduate studies in an African country other than their home nation. Apply now for this opportunity!
Date Posted: 11 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 RISK Award on Disaster Risk Reduction. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the ILO Global Media Competition on Labour Migration 2024. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention, the Competition will award a special prize dedicated to reporting on forced labour and trafficking in persons.
Date Posted: 11 Sep, 2024
The University of Glasgow is pleased to announce a number of undergraduate Excellence Scholarships available to new international and EU students for the 2024 entry. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 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.