Scholarships for Kenyan Students 2025 - 2026

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.

    • MIT Kuo Sharper Center Foundry Fellowship logo
    • MIT Kuo Sharper Center Foundry Fellowship 2025/26

      The Foundry Fellowship is a transformative experience for accomplished entrepreneurs who are committed to leading the acceleration and interconnection of Africa’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems.   

      Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2025

    • Student Energy Career Training Program logo
    • Student Energy Career Training Program for African Women

      This year the Student Energy Career Training Program is taking an exciting turn with a focus on African women interested in building their careers in the energy transition, on the African continent!

      Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2025

    • World Smart City Awards logo
    • World Smart City Awards 2025

      These internationally acclaimed prizes recognize and support innovative city strategies, projects and ideas that can make an impact on citizens’ lives and turn our cities into better places to live.

      Date Posted: 12 Jun, 2025

    • DigitalUndivided Do You Fellowship logo
    • DigitalUndivided Do You Fellowship 2025

      The Do You Fellowship is a high-impact business growth accelerator program designed for entrepreneurs who are scaling fast and aiming high.

      Date Posted: 12 Jun, 2025

    • Western Union Global Fellowship Program logo
    • Western Union Global Fellowship Program (Fully Funded)

      The Western Union Global Fellowship Program is a fully-funded Impact Fellowship, empowering individuals supporting or hailing from refugee, highly-marginalized, or  forcibly displaced communities around the globe.

      Date Posted: 12 Jun, 2025

    • Join the Ecopreneur Network logo
    • Join the Ecopreneur Network (Up to $100,000 USD Investment )

      The Ecopreneur Network is SOA’s platform for investing in and supporting bold ocean startups for the long term. It is designed for Pre-Seed to Series A companies with market-driven innovations that restore ocean health.

      Date Posted: 12 Jun, 2025

    • 100+ Accelerator Cohort 7 logo
    • 100+ Accelerator Cohort 7 (Funding up to 100K USD)

      In 2018, the 100+ Accelerator was launched to support the achievement of the UN SDGs and exponentially fuel the growth of startups developing critical sustainability solutions.

      Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025

    • WAN-IFRA Global Leadership Accelerator logo
    • WAN-IFRA Global Leadership Accelerator 2025

      The WIN Global Leadership Accelerator is now accepting applications for its transformative programme, designed for high-potential mid-level newsroom managers (journalists and editors) from emerging, transitional, and fragile states around the world.

      Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025

    • The 4ther Firm Funding Formula Training logo
    • The 4ther Firm Funding Formula Training (Free)

      The 4ther Firm is proud to announce the launch of “The Funding Formula”—a FREE virtual training series designed to help changemakers, social entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven organizations across Africa access the funding they need to thrive.

      Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025

    • African STARS MSc Fellowship logo
    • African STARS MSc Fellowship 2025 (Fully funded)

      The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) (Senegal), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, invite applications for the African STARS Fellowship; a fully funded opportunity to pursue an MSc in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics at Stellenbosch University, South Africa.

      Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025

    • UCL IMPACT Scholarship logo
    • UCL IMPACT Scholarship (Up to £20,500)

      UCL Master of Public Health (MPH) is offering two scholarships annually which will support applicants who have demonstrated financial need, who have lived experience of inequality, and who show great promise for population health impact

      Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2025

Get latest opportunities in your email


Join Our Telegram Channel

FAQs

 

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.