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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 currently being accepted for the Salzburg Global Library Internship 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
Yale University is currently accepting applications for its Council on African Studies Visiting African Scholars Fellowship Program 2026
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for The Maldives National University National Research Fund: Emerging Research Grants (NRF-ERG) 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this grants and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Small Grant Program 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this grant and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is now accepting applications for its Walters Kundert Fellowship 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) is currently accepting applications for its Invitation for Sub-Delegation(s) For Creating Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa (COYWA) 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here and apply with it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
Durban FilmMart South Africa has now opened applications for its Talents Durban Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
Digital Health Africa is currently accepting applications for its Internship Program 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge and Deep Tech Pioneers Community 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Tarbell Center for AI Journalism Fellowship 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
University of Lausanne (UNIL) is currently accepting applications for its Summer Research Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
UNIQLO is currently accepting application for its Global Management Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is accepting applications for the Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
France Éducation international is cuurently accepting applications for its Language Teaching Assistant Program 2026/2027. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
Imperial College London is currently accepting applications for the Global Development Fellowship 2025-2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
Santa Fe Institute is now accepting applications for the Undergraduate Complexity Research Programme 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
Vienna BioCenter (VBC) Scientific Training Summer School Research Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
Max Planck Institute has opened applications For Gravitational Physics Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Australia Awards Fellowships Round 21 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about the opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
Groundwork London is currently accepting applications for the Resilient Communities Grants Programme 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 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.