Here is
a comprehensive list of the top scholarships available to Kenyans for 2017 and
2018.
Undergraduate Scholarships (Courtesy of Serve Africa (http://serveafrica.info))
- York University is currently Canada’s third-largest university and provides applicants with a wide variety of courses to choose from.
- The International Entrance Scholarship was established to cater for international undergraduate applicants
- Recipients of this scholarship are selected based on academic excellence, leadership qualities, exceptional community service and individual achievement.
- Scholarships for international students amount to $35,000 per year for four years, totaling $140,000.
- The flagship of ACCES (African Canadian Continuing Education Society) is the post-secondary scholarship program, designed for students who have just completed high school.
- Bright Kenyan students from Busia, Bungoma, Kakamega and Vihiga counties are offered partial scholarships to pursue and complete their university education.
- To qualify for this scholarship, one must be needy, bright, and have a record of satisfactory educational achievement.
- An admission letter to a public college or university accredited by KNEC and CUE is also a prerequisite.
- The scholarship donors give $50 per month or $600 per year to assist recipients with living expenses.
- Great news – there are also disability scholarships available!
- Daystar University sets aside Ksh 30 million every year to assist up to 80 students through scholarships and other forms of financial aid.
- The application processes and eligibility requirements are dependent on the type of scholarship.
- Scholarships are given based both on need and academic merit.
- Some of the scholarships available include Academic Merit Scholarships, Book Award, Selected Scholarships, Recommended Scholarships, Hardship Scholarships and Work-Study Scholarships.
- The United States International University – Africa is one of East Africa’s leading private universities.
- Every year, USIU-Africa offers scholarships to students from underprivileged backgrounds, giving them the opportunity to receive an excellent education.
- USIU-Africa, through its scholarship program, aims to prepare students to make an effective and ethical contribution to the society.
- The Full USIU-Africa Scholarship covers tuition, books, lab and accommodation fees.
- This is an excellent opportunity for students coming from marginalized areas of Kenya.
- All international fee-paying undergraduate applicants from Kenya who are self-funded will automatically qualify for a £2500 scholarship, valid for each year of the course.
- Interested students are required to send their applications to UEA through UCAS. Once UEA gives you an offer, you receive the scholarship.
- UEA also offers 25-50% undergraduate scholarships, which you can apply for once you receive a study offer from UEA. This undergraduate scholarship, however, replaces the automatic Kenya scholarship.
- This is a great opportunity for study in the UK!
Graduate scholarships
- The MasterCard Foundation has collaborated with RUFORUM (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture) to offer a number of Master’s scholarships to academically deserving but economically disadvantaged students.
- The scholarships target individuals who have a desire to see their communities overcome obstacles to economic growth and sustainable development.
- MasterCard Scholars are high achievers who are trained in entrepreneurship, leadership, mentorship and community engagement.
- This great scholarship covers tuition fees, return air ticket, living expenses, stipend, and accommodation.
- OFID (OPEC Fund for International Development) sponsors outstanding young students from developing countries who are facing challenges in financing their studies.
- Applicants are required to obtain admission to a master’s program in a field related to development before applying for this scholarship.
- This highly competitive scholarship applies to courses offered by any recognized university in the world.
- The scholarship value amounts to US$50,000, comprising of tuition fees, a round-trip flight, health insurance, a relocation grant, and a monthly allowance.
- This opportunity is only open to students from countries that are not OPEC member countries.
- For almost three decades, Windle Trust International has formed scholarship partnerships with leading UK universities.
- These scholarships target young people in developing countries who exhibit the potential to provide leadership and professional skills in their home countries within Africa.
- Every year at least 20 scholars get an opportunity to pursue a one-year master’s course in the UK.
- This great scholarship covers return airfare to and from the UK, fully paid/waived overseas tuition fees and a maintenance stipend for the whole year.
- The Aga Khan Foundation scholarship program was set up with the primary aim of giving international students the opportunity to become productive scholars and effective leaders.
- Every year, a limited number of postgraduate scholarships are given to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their education.
- The scholarships are given on a 50% grant, 50% loan basis.
- Each scholarship covers tuition and living expenses only.
- This scholarship covers tuition fees at any university in the world, provided that the course chosen is relevant to the Aga Khan Development Network’s focus areas.
- The Slovak Republic’s National Scholarship Program is currently open to students from developing countries.
- This scholarship gives international students from selected developing countries the opportunity to pursue full-time postgraduate studies at any public university in the Slovak Republic.
- Benefits include a monthly stipend of €280 and a merit award of €50 monthly.
- Recipients also receive a €35 stipend at the beginning of the course and €100 at the end of the course.
