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 Llama Impact Accelerator Program is a regional program supporting startups building impactful solutions with Llama. Apply now!
Date Posted: 06 Jun, 2025

Pitch2Win 5 Competition is a startup discovery engine designed to spotlight promising and interesting startups.
Date Posted: 06 Jun, 2025

The WIA Young Leaders program aims to support and highlight young African women who are actively contributing to building a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive Africa.
Date Posted: 06 Jun, 2025

Applications are open for TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2025

This competition invites talented illustrators and video creators to create artworks centred on the theme of climate change.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2025

The UK Young Academy is an interdisciplinary organisation of UK-based early-career researchers, innovators and professionals from across society who share a passion to improve our world.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2025

In this new round of recruitment, they are offering a range of new internship opportunities in the financial, agricultural, justice, AI safety and data-centric engineering sectors
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2025

Global Justice Youth is a national collective of young people building international solidarity with social movements and struggles for justice, particularly in the global south
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2025

The EY SDG Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs is designed to help close this gap by supporting women-led AI ventures that align with the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) - fostering solutions that tackle climate change, improve livelihoods, and build resilient communities across the Global South.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2025

Create breakthrough solutions that thrive under constraints and unlock Africa's deep tech potential.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2025

Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon 2025 is an online hackathon and business growth experience designed for startups, SMEs, tech innovators and entrepreneurs across Nigeria.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2025

The Africa Research Excellence Fund is pleased to launch the call for the 2025/26 AREF Research Development Fellowship Programme.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2025

Techstars is the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. Click here to learn more about the Techstars Economic Mobility Accelerator Program 2025 and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2025

Devconnect ARG is an Ethereum World’s Fair, a week of showcased apps, coworking, and community events across Buenos Aires, all working to bring Argentina onchain.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2025

The Graduate Development Program is a 12-month program that provides recent graduates with the opportunity to gain experience in different program tracks.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2025

Loughborough University London believe that their students must help to solve the world's challenges and problems. Their Global Excellence Scholarship backs this commitment to positive change.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2025

Invitation of excellent researchers from all disciplines to Bonn for short stays (up to 12 days).
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2025

The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship (CSF) is a six-month programme designed to ignite and elevate high potential startups from low and middle-income countries across the Commonwealth.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2025

Applications are invited to the USF’s International Fellowships for urban scholars from the Global South
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2025

The Global Good Fund creates a better world by investing in the leadership of entrepreneurs working relentlessly to solve our world’s most pressing social issues.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 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.