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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.
This competition invites for the creation of a logo that will serve as both a distinctive symbol for the Permanent Forum and a reflection of the aspirations and essence of the people it represents. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the McKinsey African Leaders on the Move UK program 2024. The African Leaders on the Move is intended for individuals who are from—or passionate about—Africa.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 New Media Writing Prize. Click here to learn more about this contest and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Echoing Green Fellowship. Echoing Green supports bold leaders from all over the world who see possibility in the face of the most existential challenges of our day. Apply for this opportunity now!
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the Tech Policy Press fellowship. Tech Policy Press is a nonprofit media venture intended to provoke new ideas, debate, and discussion at the intersection of technology and democracy.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the University of Adelaide 2025 Global Academic Excellence Scholarships For International Students. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
The Youth Development Centre, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library is announcing the portal opening for the fifth edition of the Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat with His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
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The Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) supports students with a scholarship, mentorship and a network of the ETH Foundation. The scholarship covers the full study and living costs during the Master’s degree course. Apply now!
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Yale Young African Scholars Program. Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students planning to pursue tertiary education and who wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Canon Foundation-Kyoto University Japan-Africa Exchange Program 2025. The program offers fellowships to highly qualified researchers in fields of research related to African Studies. Apply now!
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Afrobarometer Emerging Scholars Workshop 2024. The Afrobarometer emerging scholars workshop aspires to bring together early career researchers and experienced academic mentors to build analytical capacity on the African continent and ultimately facilitate the production of analytical outputs that make use of Afrobarometer's extensive open access datasets.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the second annual Dart Center Documentary Film Fellowship, an immersive, weeklong fellowship for senior and mid-career documentary filmmakers who wish to deepen their knowledge of emotional trauma and psychological injury, delve into documentary ethics and craft challenges, and enrich their engagement around violence, conflict and tragedy.
Date Posted: 14 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 ICFJ/WHO Road Safety Reporting Competition. The Road Safety Reporting Competition and Awards aims to help journalists produce stories that shine a light on road crash deaths and injuries in some of the hardest-hit countries.
Date Posted: 14 Sep, 2024
The Internet Governance Forum calls for support for global south journalists! Recognizing the critical role of journalism in shaping the global digital discourse, this initiative seeks to amplify Global South voices. Selected journalists will have the opportunity to highlight key issues such as digital inclusion, cybersecurity, data governance, digital economy, human rights online, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies.
Date Posted: 14 Sep, 2024
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
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.