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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.
LEO Foundation is currently accepting applications for Education and Awareness Grant Programme 2026. Interetesd candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025
Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) is currently accepting applications for its Grant Program 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025
CatchLight is currently accepting applications for its Global Fellowship Program 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is currently accepting applications for the George Forster Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2025-2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025
Roger Williams Park Zoo is currently accepting applications for its Danforth Conservation Grants 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025
Salzburg Global is currently accepting applications for its Program Internship 2026. Interested applicants are enouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025
Google Hustle Academy is currently accepting applications for its AfCFTA Digital Inclusion and Entrepreneurship Programme (ADIEP) for Young African SMEs 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025
Internet Society is currently accepting applications for its Youth Ambassador Program 2026. Interested cadidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025
Salzburg Global is currently accepting applications for the Development Internship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the 4th Cohort African Youth Ambassadors for Peace (AYAP) 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025
Canva Africa is currently accepted applications for its Design Challenge 2025, Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025
Salzburg Global is currently accepting applications for its Communications Internship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025
The NGO Whisperer® is currently accepting applications for its Global Fellowship Programme 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Salzburg Global Library Internship 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
Yale University is currently accepting applications for its Council on African Studies Visiting African Scholars Fellowship Program 2026
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for The Maldives National University National Research Fund: Emerging Research Grants (NRF-ERG) 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this grants and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Small Grant Program 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this grant and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is now accepting applications for its Walters Kundert Fellowship 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) is currently accepting applications for its Invitation for Sub-Delegation(s) For Creating Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa (COYWA) 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here and apply with it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
Durban FilmMart South Africa has now opened applications for its Talents Durban Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
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.