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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.
Are you an international student hoping to enroll in the University of Kent’s taught Master’s program beginning in January 2025? This scholarship offers you the opportunity to lessen your financial load. Apply now!
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 University of Pretoria’s Future Africa Institute Early Career Research Fellowship. The Future Africa Research Leadership Fellowship is a two-year research-oriented fellowship programme supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and hosted at Future Africa. The programme focuses on future-looking science leadership and developing the next generation of African scientists and academics.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 CatchLight Global Fellowship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the United States Department of State 2025 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
In partnership with the British Council and the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign, Anglia Ruskin University is offering four scholarships to students in Indonesia, Nigeria, Kenya and Pakistan applying for full-time taught postgraduate courses in all subjects starting in September 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge 2024. IFT and the Seeding the Future Foundation are calling on all scientists, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and multidisciplinary teams from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profits, social enterprises, universities, research institutions as well as small and emerging for-profit enterprises to submit game-changing innovations that will help transform the food system.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the 4th Cohort of the Umi Mentorship Program 2025. This program helps new mothers and mums of children below 3 years old become better versions of themselves as mothers, wives, partners and professionals by tapping into the wealth of knowledge, experiences and network of mothers who have walked this path of motherhood and have excelled at it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the SeedMoney Challenge 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2025 is now accepting applications. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
The Economist offers paid internships on their foreign desk, inviting aspiring writers from diverse backgrounds to contribute to their renowned publications. With a chance to work in London, this internship provides an exceptional platform to develop your writing skills and gain hands-on experience in journalism.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships 2025. Fellowships are open to young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa with relevant work experience and a master’s degree. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
Through the Platform for Dialogue and Action on Health Technologies in Africa (Health Tech Platform), the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) announce a call for entries for the third edition of the Emerging Technologies Media Award of Excellence. The Emerging Technologies Media Award (ETMA) is an annual recognition of journalists at the forefront of reporting of African-led technologies and innovations to achieve the continent’s socioeconomic transformation.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 ACU Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
The Pulitzer Center is now accepting applications for its fifth cohort of the Rainforest Investigations Network (RIN). Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) Mentorship programme for newsrooms. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Leadership for Change Prize 2024. Leadership for Change is an education programme from The Economist Educational Foundation, in partnership with Rolex.
Date Posted: 08 Nov, 2024
Applications for Internships at Max Planck Institutes are ongoing. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Nov, 2024
The EPFL Summer Fellowship 2025 in Switzerland offers international students a fully funded research experience at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. Dive into cutting-edge research projects with a three-month fellowship at one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Date Posted: 08 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 BAT Kenya Xcelerate Internship Programme. XCELERATE, is BATs’ internship programme that is designed for individuals who are looking to work in a dynamic global organization.
Date Posted: 08 Nov, 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.