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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.
Are you a young (between 18 to 35 years old) and dedicated nature conservationist committed to protecting wild species? Do you combine passion with action to create concrete results in nature conservation? Are you the future of nature? You are invited to apply for the Future for Nature Award 2025!
Date Posted: 25 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the second cohort of the Tod'Aérs Global Network GDPi Fellowship 2024-2025. This prestigious fellowship program offers a unique opportunity for PostDocs/Ph.D. holders, Doctorate/Ph.D. students, and Master's students to contribute to global sustainable development, technological innovation, and socio-economic progress.
Date Posted: 25 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Griffith College Diploma to Degree Scholarship at Griffith University 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Jul, 2024
Are you an international student looking to pursue higher education in India? Are you interested in studying in a diverse and culturally rich environment? If so, the Symbiosis International University (SIU) Golden Jubilee Scholarship might be the opportunity you’ve been searching for.
Date Posted: 24 Jul, 2024
The UBD Graduate Research Scholarship (UGRS) is a competitive scheme awarded to quality PhD students with a strong desire to work in an international and competitive research-intensive environment. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the McKinsey & Company Young Leadership Programme Fellowship. The Young Leaders Programme is a 1-year full-time consulting program designed for recent university graduates from different academic backgrounds interested in pursuing an exciting career in consulting and passionate about working in Africa.
Date Posted: 24 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Fellowship. The AFC Fellowship brings together emerging leaders from across Africa, the wider global South, and the global North. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Nedbank Quants Exploration Programme. The Nedbank Quants Exploration Programme (QEP) is a career-defining 4-day journey that will expose students in their undergraduate or postgraduate studies to the exciting world of being a Quant Analyst in a banking environment.
Date Posted: 24 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Seed Lab ACFM – Agri-SME Program 2024 for agri-SMEs. The Seed Lab is a key initiative to support agri-SMEs under the African Development Bank’s Agri-Food SME Catalytic Financing Mechanism’s (ACFM) Technical Assistance Window, delivered through Open Capital’s Agri-SME Support Program.
Date Posted: 24 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa MoreThanAWoman Initiative for Women Innovators. If you are a women innovator offering novel and competitive solutions, services and/or products in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya, this opportunity is for you!
Date Posted: 24 Jul, 2024
Join the ECOWAS Cybersecurity Hackathon to unleash your skills and test your creativity. Connect with a team of innovative minds to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges.
Date Posted: 24 Jul, 2024
The Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition (CEC) 2024 is now accepting applications. The Entrepreneurship Campus (CEC) empowers social entrepreneurs, particularly young people, worldwide to build a culture of entrepreneurship, promote entrepreneurial education, and participate in a more peaceful world through CEC.
Date Posted: 23 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Zonta International 2025 Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program. The Amelia Earhart Fellowship was established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart. The US$10,000 Fellowship is awarded annually to up to 30 women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences.
Date Posted: 23 Jul, 2024
Every year, WFP hosts multiple Innovation Challenges in search of game-changing innovations that deliver relief, foster, resilience and end hunger. Applications are now open for this challenge.
Date Posted: 23 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme 2024/2025. The IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) seeks to inspire and support young women to pursue a career in the nuclear field.
Date Posted: 23 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Fellowship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Jul, 2024
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
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.