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 Tech4Eva Global Femtech Accelerator 2025. The program aims to help selected start-up companies to scale and create impact to improve women's health. Apply now!
Date Posted: 20 Jan, 2025
Calling all African writers! Apply now for the Island Prize for a Debut Novel from Africa 2025. The Island Prize is your opportunity to breakthrough in the publishing world.
Date Posted: 20 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Space Food & Beverage Accelerator 2025. The program is designed to provide critical knowledge needed in the complex CPG landscape to founders who are open and committed to learn.
Date Posted: 20 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Climate Investment Challenge 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Jan, 2025
Are you ready to make an impact and shape the future? The Engine Room for the Future is back for 2025, and they are looking for passionate young changemakers (ages 18-30) to join this global movement! Apply now!
Date Posted: 20 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 UN Global Artificial Intelligence Challenge Tourism. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Amnesty International Digital Forensics Fellowship. If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 18 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition. The Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition celebrates and nurtures purpose-driven ventures that seek to address inequities in education through innovation. Apply now and stand a chance to win up to $40,000.
Date Posted: 18 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 IIE-Google DeepMind AI Master’s Scholarships. Click here to learn more about this fully funded opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Jan, 2025
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to support the work and mission of the World Bank Group? Are you currently enrolled in a full-time graduate or PhD program? If so, apply for the World Bank Group Internship Program 2025.
Date Posted: 18 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) to support the implementation of Productive Uses of Renewable Energy (PURE) in sub-Saharan Africa. This open call will accept applications from enterprises seeking to pilot innovative PURE business models in sub-Saharan Africa in sectors including (but not limited to) solar water pumping for irrigation, cold storage for food, agro processing of crops (e.g. milling, drying, oil press), food value chain processing activities, electric mobility for taxi drivers and fishing boats, and more. These can be start-ups at advanced concept stage or operational small and medium-sized enterprises.
Date Posted: 18 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme. The Fellowship Programme is intended to enable qualified professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international law from developing countries and countries with emerging economies, to deepen their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of the United Nations. Apply now!
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) AI for Science Scholarship Program. They invite students from across Africa to apply to be part of the September 2025 cohort and become one of their 40 Google DeepMind Scholars for the 2025-26 academic year. Apply now!
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
The UK Government is looking to extend its UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme in Kenya with technical assistance and capacity-building projects supporting the clean energy transition sector. You can now submit proposals for this call.
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Mercy Corps Ventures Anticipatory Action Accelerator 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Liveability Challenge 2025. Join this challenge and stand a chance to receive a grant of S$1 million. Apply now!
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the ITLOS - Nippon Foundation Capacity Building and Training Programme 2025-2026. In cooperation with the Nippon Foundation, the Tribunal runs an annual capacity-building and training programme on dispute settlement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (’UNCLOS’). Apply now!
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the J-PAL Africa Internship Program 2025. J-PAL Africa invites you to apply for an internship in their policy, research and education & training teams. The internships are paid, and positions can be structured as either part- or full-time. The internship location is either in-person (in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Accra, or Nairobi) or remote, depending on the nationality of the intern and the needs of the team.
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Current World Archaeology (CWA) Photo Competition 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
Are you a women-led enterprise building sustainable solutions in health or food security? Apply for the Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2025 now!
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
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.