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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 now open for the University of Pretoria Tuks Young Research Leader Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how it works.
Date Posted: 09 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Fall Cycle of the World Bank Legal Vice Presidency’s (LEG VPU) Internship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 09 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2nd round of the IGAD Scholarship Programme for refugees, returnees, and IDPs! Click here to learn more about this opportunity and if you qualify for it.
Date Posted: 09 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum. Click here to learn about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Apr, 2024
Applications are open for the 2024/25 Immerse Essay Competition to students aged 13-18 worldwide. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 09 Apr, 2024
The EO Climate Crisis Photography Competition 2024 is being offered by Earth.Org to enthusiastic nature lovers and photographers. Click here to learn about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the prestigious Biozentrum PhD Fellowships program 2024. Outstanding students from any country may apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 08 Apr, 2024
Are your an acadimic or other researchers from developing country willing to conduct a research at University of Pavia in Italy? You can apply for the Scholarship offered by The Committee for International Cooperation & Development Scholarship ( CICOPS) at The University of Pavia and EDiSU (Institute of the Right to University Studies).
Date Posted: 08 Apr, 2024
Applications for the Beth Rickey Award Nominations for Action Against Hate 2024 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Apr, 2024
The Global Peace Photo Award 2024 is currently accepting applications. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Apr, 2024
The European Central Bank (ECB) is looking for research proposals for the Wim Duisenberg Research Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how it works.
Date Posted: 08 Apr, 2024
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has provided a fully funded training opportunity called DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program. This program aims to acknowledge outstanding experts in the film, literature, and music and sound space.
Date Posted: 08 Apr, 2024
PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival applications are now open to international applicants for 2024. Click here to learn about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Apr, 2024
DAAD- the German Academic Exchange Services now accepts applications for its Postgraduate Scholarships in Performing Arts in Germany for 2025/26. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 08 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the ILO Voices Against Child Labour: A Media Competition. Click here to find out if you are eligible for this competition and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Apr, 2024
Since 1971, the UPU has encouraged young writers aged 9-15 to write letters on a given theme to win exciting prizes. Click here to learn about this competition and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Apr, 2024
Restless Development is looking for 12 young photographers to join the movement to end violence against children – positively disrupting the point of view on an issue affecting half the world’s girls and boys.
Date Posted: 06 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 United Nations Global Compact SDG Pioneers Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Flat6Labs/Organon Women’s Health Accelerator Program. The Women’s Health Accelerator Program, launched by Flat6Labs and Organon, a global healthcare company, aims to support Femtech startups that focus on enhancing women’s health and wellness, across the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT) region.
Date Posted: 06 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator Cohort 7. The Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator Kenya is Africa’s leading women in tech incubator, aligning with calls for more diversity in technology and for more opportunities for women to develop entrepreneurial and leadership excellence.
Date Posted: 06 Apr, 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.