Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) EAC Student Mobility Scholarship 2026-2027 (Fully Funded)

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About IUCEA - EAC Student Mobility Scholarship

The IUCEA EAC Student Mobility Scholarship is a fully funded regional programme that enables students from East African Community Partner States to study across borders at 28 partner universities. This scholarship covers tuition, travel, health insurance, and research costs for 197 slots at Diploma, Bachelor, Master’s, and PhD levels. The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) administers this cost-sharing scholarship in partnership with host universities and students. Host universities waive tuition and examination fees, while IUCEA covers travel, insurance, and research lump sums. Students or guardians handle accommodation and living expenses.

• Sponsor Organisation: Inter-University Council for East Africa

Benefits of IUCEA - EAC Student Mobility Scholarship

• Tuition and examination fees waived by host universities
• Travel expenses covered by IUCEA Secretariat
• Health insurance provided by IUCEA Secretariat
• Research lump sum for Master’s and PhD students
• Full mobility scholarship across 6 EAC Partner States

IUCEA - EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Requirements

• Be a national and resident of an EAC Partner State (national ID / passport / birth certificate required)
• Apply to an eligible programme at a university in a country other than your own
• Excellent academic performance per the host programme’s entry requirements
• Upper Second-Class Honours, Distinction or equivalent for Master’s and PhD applicants
• Age below 35 for Master’s; below 45 for PhD at the time of application
• Work experience is an added advantage for PhD applicants

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

20 August, 2026

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