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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.
The University of Miami Stamps Scholarship 2024–25 is now accepting applications from international students in the United States.
Date Posted: 15 Jun, 2024
The Wellcome Trust funds early-career international researchers is open to researchers in any discipline ready to develop their research identity. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 15 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the EJN Fellowships for Journalists to Cover the UN Biodiversity Conference (UNCBD COP16) 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Global Cultural Relations Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the Graça Machel Trust’s Women Creating Wealth -Intergenerational (WCW-I) edition in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jun, 2024
The Internet Society Foundation’s Beyond the Net Small Grant Program offers funding to support Internet Society Chapters in implementing short-term projects. Applications are now open for this program.
Date Posted: 14 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 International Press Institute (IPI) Local News Accelerator Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Jun, 2024
Apply to join the GLFx Chapter Network! The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is calling for local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and grassroots initiatives to join the GLFx network as local chapters.
Date Posted: 14 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the Royal Society of Biology Photography Competition 2024. The Royal Society of Biology annual photography competition invites amateurs to submit photographs on a particular theme. The theme of the 2024 Photography Competition is Transforming Life.
Date Posted: 14 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the One World Media Global Short Docs Forum 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Jun, 2024
Are you a young person dreaming of a world where people and landscapes thrive? The Global Landscapes Forum is now accepting applications for the 2025 Restoration Stewards program, and this is a chance to turn your dreams into action.
Date Posted: 14 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Hurford Youth Fellowship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Jun, 2024
Applications for the Global Changemaker Fellowship 2024 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2024
The Human Resources in Higher Education (HR in HE) Community Grants support university Human Resource practitioners in the ever-changing world of work by encouraging collaboration and promoting the sharing of good practice.
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the Internet Society Foundation Resiliency Program 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the Sustainable OceanAlliance Ecopreneur Network Class of 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the Konrad AdenauerStiftung Youth 4 Policy Innovation Fellowship 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2024
The University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson Scholarship is now accepting applications for its 2025 academic year. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2024
Are you ready to unleash the power of your tech innovation? If the answer is ‘yes’, entering the fourth annual KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator competition is an opportunity you can’t afford to miss.
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 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.