Scholarships open to Kenyan students, from banks, foundations, governments and employers. Each one records who funds it, what it covers, who it is for, and when it next closes, read from the provider rather than guessed.
Chevening is the UK Government global scholarship programme that offers outstanding emerging leaders the opportunity to pursue a one year master degree at any UK university.
Who it is for: Kenyan citizen · Bachelor's degree · 2+ years work experience · Leadership potential
Equity Group Foundation's Wings to Fly program provides comprehensive educational support from secondary through university for academically gifted but financially disadvantaged students.
Who it is for: Kenyan citizen · From vulnerable background · KCPE 350+ marks · Community involvement
The African Development Bank Japan Scholarship Program provides opportunities for Kenyan professionals to pursue graduate studies in development related fields.
Who it is for: Kenyan citizen · Under 35 years · Admitted to selected universities · Development related field
The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries.
Who it is for: Kenyan citizen · Excellent academic record · Leadership demonstrated · Community service
KCB Foundation offers comprehensive scholarships to bright but financially disadvantaged students to pursue undergraduate studies in selected fields.
Who it is for: Kenyan citizen · Meeting Expectation (ME1) and above · Demonstrated financial need · Must be accompanied by parent/guardian at interview
The University of Eldoret TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship Programme empowers African youth to drive inclusive and climate resilient agricultural transformation.
Who it is for: Kenyan or East African citizen · Under 30 years for undergraduate / under 35 for masters · From economically disadvantaged background · Females, refugees, and persons with disabilities encouraged
The TAGDev 2.0 programme provides fully funded scholarships for students in agricultural fields, focusing on climate resilient agricultural transformation.
Who it is for: Kenyan or East African citizen · From economically disadvantaged background · Under 25 years for undergraduate / under 30 for masters · Interest in agriculture or agribusiness
Mombasa Cement supports students pursuing engineering and geology studies, with preference for students from the Coastal region.
Who it is for: Coastal region residents preferred · Engineering or Geology students · Academic excellence
Safaricom Foundation supports the next generation of ICT professionals through full tuition scholarships and guaranteed internship placements.
Who it is for: Kenyan citizen · Pursuing ICT related degree · Strong academic performance · Passion for technology
Family Bank supports children of customers pursuing education in business and technology fields through partial scholarships.
Who it is for: Children of Family Bank customers · Good academic standing · Financial need
The Higher Education Loans Board provides loans and bursaries to needy Kenyan students pursuing higher education. The loan is payable after graduation with favorable interest rates.
Who it is for: Kenyan citizen · Admitted to recognized university · Demonstrated financial need · Good academic standing
DAAD In Country and In Region Scholarship Programme supports master and PhD studies in Kenya focused on renewable energy, climate change, and sustainable engineering.
Who it is for: Kenyan citizen · Bachelor's degree with strong academic record · 2+ years work experience (for masters)
These take applications on a rolling basis, or publish their window late. The deadline is shown as the provider words it; follow the link for this year's dates.
Many county governments in Kenya offer scholarship programmes for residents pursuing higher education. Amounts and requirements vary by county.
Who it is for: Resident of the county · Academic performance · Financial need
JKUAT offers merit based tuition waivers for high achieving first year and continuing students.
Who it is for: Admitted to JKUAT · A or A- in KCSE · Continuing student with GPA 3.5+
Kenyatta University provides scholarships for needy and deserving students admitted to the university.
Who it is for: Admitted to KU · A or A- in KCSE · Financial need
Komaza supports students passionate about sustainable agriculture and forestry, with a focus on rural development.
Who it is for: Agriculture or Forestry students · Interest in sustainable development · Rural focus preferred
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program offers full scholarships to academically talented young people from economically disadvantaged communities to pursue education at partner institutions.
Who it is for: Kenyan citizen · Academic excellence · Financial need · Leadership potential
Moi University offers merit based tuition waivers for high achieving students enrolled at the university.
Who it is for: Admitted to Moi University · A mean grade of A or A- in KCSE · Continuing students with 3.5+ GPA
Moringa School offers full scholarships for intensive software development training programs, connecting graduates with employment opportunities.
Who it is for: Kenyan youth aged 18-35 · Interest in technology · Basic computer literacy
Strathmore University provides need based financial aid to deserving students who demonstrate financial need and academic promise.
Who it is for: Financial need demonstrated · Good academic performance
USIU Africa offers merit based scholarships for academically outstanding students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Who it is for: Mean grade B+ or above · Strong extracurricular record · Leadership potential
Open a course in Pathrel and its Cost tab lists the scholarships usable where it is taught, 11 of them full awards. Save one and it goes on your deadlines calendar, with a reminder two weeks, one week and a few days before it closes.