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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 now open for the 2024 AgriTech4Kenya Innovation Challenge. This challenge designed to catalyze the Kenyan agri-food systems transformation by supporting early-stage innovators in the development, deployment, adoption, and scaling of high-impact science-based agri-tech solutions for smallholder farmers and agricultural value chain players.
Date Posted: 23 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Accelerating African Women’s Leadership in Climate Action Fellowship. The Accelerating African Women’s Leadership in Climate Action Initiative aims to achieve a dual objective: increase the number of African women leading climate action and initiate the production of climate solutions that work for smallholder women.
Date Posted: 23 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Startup Energy Camp for African Energy Startups. From 18 to 23 October 2024, the next Energy Camp will take place in Nairobi, bringing together up to 12 visionary founders like you.
Date Posted: 23 Jul, 2024
ITTO offers fellowships through the Freezailah Fellowship Fund to promote human resource development and to strengthen professional expertise in member countries in tropical forestry and related disciplines. Applications are now open for the ITTO Freezailah Fellowship Fund.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the DO African Social Innovation Fellowship 2024. The African Social Innovation Fellowship (ASIF) is a 6 month immersive program designed to equip young leaders, social innovators and changemakers with the skills, network, and resources to drive sustainable social impact across Africa.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2024
Have you ever imagined a place where you can focus solely on your scholarly work, surrounded by nature and like-minded individuals? The National Humanities Center (NHC) offers a unique opportunity for scholars to immerse themselves in an enriching environment dedicated to advancing humanistic knowledge.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2024
The SCAR Fellowship Programme is designed to encourage the active involvement of early-career researchers in furthering our understanding of Antarctica. The Fellowships enable early-career researchers to join a project team from another country, opening up new opportunities and often creating partnerships that last many years and over many Antarctic research seasons. Applications are now open for this fellowship.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA). This opportunity allows you to pursue your PhD education in Singapore with SINGA and take your research to greater heights. The award provides support for up to 4 years of PhD studies.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2024
Proposals are invited for the Climate Change Al Innovation Grants 2024. Climate Change Al is a nonprofit initiative to catalyze impactful work at the intersection of climate change and machine learning. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2024
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Applications are open for the ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Grants 2024. ETH for Development (ETH4D) provides grants for mentoring doctoral candidates from low- and lower-middle-income countries. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Qubators Hackathon 2024. This is a 2-month sprint development event designed for all developers worldwide to build an improved version of existing mobile applications or new innovations in all fields of interest.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the CFJ Waging Justice for Women Fellowship Program 2025. The fellowship is a new effort to empower the next generation of feminist lawyers to advance rights for women & girls in their communities.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2024
UNESCO and IEEE Entrepreneurship are launching a new entrepreneurship bootcamp in engineering for sustainable development. It is a 5-day intensive bootcamp for early-career engineers in Luanda, Angola from 9 to 13 September 2024. Prospective applicants from Africa who are interested in learning entrepreneurial skills to market their scientific inventions are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this enriching experience.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Airbus Scholarship to Attend One Young World Summit 2024. This opportunity is fully-funded. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the OWSD Women in Science Displacement Outreach Masters Scholarships 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the CERN Short Term Internship 2024. Click here to learn more about this internship opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Jul, 2024
The We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) is excited to announce the call for applications for the 2024 Youth To The Front Fund: “The Creatives” Frontliners. This initiative aims to uplift, support, and fund artists and creative collectives who harness the power of creativity to drive change and inspire hope.
Date Posted: 20 Jul, 2024
The World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) announces a research fellowship with a focus on Africa. The fellowship is available through WCRP’s new Global South Fellowship program. Click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Jul, 2024
Applications for research scholarships commencing in 2025 at RMIT University are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Singapore Management University 2024 Dato' Kho Hui Meng Scholarship for Undergraduate Students. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jul, 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.