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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 Google for Startups Accelerator Program for Seed to Series A Startups in Brazil 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Feb, 2026
Virginia Humanities is currently accepting applications for its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Scholars Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Feb, 2026
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is currently accepting applications for its Innovation Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Feb, 2026
Applications are currenltly being accepted for the UFI Digital Innovation Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Feb, 2026
FIAT/IFTA is currently accepting applications for its Media Studies Grant 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Feb, 2026
Code for Africa (CfA) is currently accepting applications for its African Academy for Open Source Investigation (AAOSI) Fellowship Program for Journalists 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Feb, 2026
Merck Group is currently accepting applications for its Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Feb, 2026
Applications are currently being accepted for the UNESCO-UNEVCO TVET Leadership Programme (TLP) 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opoortunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Feb, 2026
Peter Bopp Stiftung für Forschung und Technik is currently accepting applications for its Implementation Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Feb, 2026
Green Growth Africa is currently accepting applications for its EcoHeroes Initiative 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Feb, 2026
Senckenberg Nature Research is currently accepting applications for its Global Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportuinity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Feb, 2026
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Fellowship Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Feb, 2026
Government of Ireland is currently being accepting applications for its Creative Clusters Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Feb, 2026
STOP is currently acceptingf applications for its Tobacco Industry Interference Grants for Civil Society Action 2026. Applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply it.
Date Posted: 09 Feb, 2026
The Cigna Group is currently accepting applications for its Improving Youth Mental Health Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Feb, 2026
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is currently accepting applications for its Summer School on the Legal Framework for Nuclear Energy 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Feb, 2026
Applications are currently being accepted for the Andela AI Engineering Bootcamp 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Feb, 2026
United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation & Mito Foundation Research Grant Program is currently accepting applications for its Graduate Student Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to clcik here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Feb, 2026
Applications are currently being accepted for the Katapult Africa Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Feb, 2026
Applications are currently being accepted for the Bridge Seed Global Accelerator Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Feb, 2026
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.