Kenyan Scholarships – University

Local  University Kenyan Scholarships

Baraton East Africa University

Catholic University of Eastern Africa

  • The University, in collaboration with other development partners, awards partial tuition scholarships and grants to full time students once every academic year. Eligibility is based on: Economic need and scholastic achievement, Applicant’s personal character, Quality for future leadership, Demonstrated commitment to the University ideals/activities and Participation in community service
  • Note: Those who have not yet joined the University, first years, and final year students do not qualify. Application forms are available at the Financial Aid Office from the end of November every year and are returned before 28th February the following year. Results are released by September the same year.

Jomo Kenya University of Agriculture and Technology

  • is situated in Juja, 36 kilometers North East of Nairobi, along Nairobi-Thika Highway.

Kenyatta University

  • OVS Scholarships – is offering two scholarships for orphans and vulnerable students from Kenya seeking to pursue an undergraduate degree at KU. The scholarship will cover the full tuition cost. Requirement: C+ mean grade in KCSE.
  • KU Internal Bursary – are for students already enrolled in KU programs and are awarded based on the need of the vulnerable student. Applications should be collected and filed through the Dean of Students in the first week of the academic year.
  • Postgraduate Scholarships – KU will give 20 scholarships to cover tuition for Masters programs. These scholarship are awarded to admitted graduate students in September and based on proven high academic performance.

Kiriri Women University

  • KIRIRI WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KWUST)
  • If you wish to apply for a scholarship to study at KWUST, you are required to complete the following form. Just click on the link to download the application form.

Strathmore University

  • Since the university has limited resources to provide scholarships to the many students who deserve, it aims at assisting students get alternative sources of resources to finance their post-secondary education.
  • Our ideal is that no deserving student should fail to get a place in the University owing to lack of financial means; the University has, therefore, over the years sought the assistance of private and public institutions, as well as individuals, to contribute to the bursary scheme.  As a consequence, the University runs a comprehensive bursary scheme for needy students.

University of Nairobi

  • The Rattansi Educational Trust. The Trust with a heart and a desire to eradicate poverty through education of needy students.
  • The Aga Khan Foundation is a non-denominational, international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development, primarily in Asia and East Africa. Created as a private, non-profit foundation under Swiss law, it has branches and independent affiliates in 15 countries
  • Prof Muriuki  offered by University of Nairobi. We deal with the needy students admitted in the University of Nairobi whether postgraduate or Undergraduate students
  • PATHWAYS Leadership for Progress – Kenya Scholarships Leadership training recipients are chosen based on grades, their KCSE, financial need, motivation to make a difference in their community and country, references, and their project proposal.

OTHER Local Kenyan Scholarships OPTIONS

  • The Board’s objective is to give financial support to needy Kenyan students in institutions of higher learning both locally and abroad. However, due to financial constraints, it is currently not in a position to provide loans to students studying outside the country and those on self sponsored programmes (commonly known as the ‘parallel programmes’). Therefore, at the moment, it gives loans to the following category of students
  • Needy Kenyan students who are admitted to public universities through the Joint Admissions Board and to those attending private chartered universities.
  • “ENHANCING ACCESS AND EQUITY TO TIVET PROGRAMMES FOR ALL PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS” POLICY GUIDELINES FOR THE ALLOCATION AND DISBUREMENT OF BURSARY TO TECHNICAL INDUSTRIAL VOCATIONAL AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATOIN (TIVET) TRAINEES.

75 thoughts on “Kenyan Scholarships – University

  1. mackean priscar says:

    im a kenyan girl aged 19.I did my kcse in the year 2008 and managed to get a c+.im looking forward for u help so as to accomplish ma ambition of being an Agricultural science technologist.Thank you

  2. I humbly request for an undergraduate scholarship. My school is the University of Nairobi. Thanks

  3. margaret Mwarili says:

    A kenyan woman looking for bursary for PhD programme

  4. veronicah mwangi says:

    Am currently persuaing a degree in the university of nairobi [ Bachelor of commerce ] and wish to be granted a scholarship . A positive feedback will be highly appreciated.

  5. beverlyne oungu says:

    i am a student at daystar university pursuing a degree in electronic media and having difficulties in payind for my fees. i would like to know how i can apply and be issued scholarship.humbly waiting to get a feedback.thankyou.

  6. INGABIRE Beatrice says:

    I’m a Rwandan student ,i study economics,i request for a masters scholarship,my school is NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA,I humbly waiting for a positive answer,thank you.

  7. I’m a kenyan female who scored a B- and enroled at University of Nairobi for a Bachelor of Commerce degree(module II programme).I wish to request for an undergraduate scholarship from any wellwisher since I’ve difficulties for paying my fees.Any assistance will be highly appreciated.thank you.My address is,chepselly@mail.com.

  8. Peter Abala Nyaolo says:

    I am a total orphan who did KCSE in the year 2007 and managed to score C+.I look forward to pursue diploma in Business Administration at Maseno University.You are the only route to my future prosperity since I have nowhere to lay my head.Please may I get your feedback so that I collect a calling letter and send to you for further action.

  9. John Kiniti Mwoge says:

    I am a Kenyan Citizen interested in pursuing a degree in education in Kenyan University. I have a certificate in P1 and am aged 25. I am looking forward to your positive response.

    thank you.

  10. Peninah cherotich says:

    Am a 1st year second semester student pursuing bachelor of education in english and literature in one of the private institution in the country.Have not been able to register for this semester study because i have not been able to raise the 75% of the required amount i feel this is the end of a career that i have long dreamnt of.Am facing the danger of being discontinued if am not able to raise the money.please help restore hope to the almost dying career.I would humbly appriciate if you get back to me with the feedback.Thank you and God bless.

  11. Boen Wilfred k. says:

    I’m a Kenyan taking master of education at EGERTON University,1st year.Fees has become a problem to me.I’m looking for a scholarship so that I accomplish my dream.Thanks.Boen Wilfred K.

  12. agnes mutunga says:

    AM A STUDENT IN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA. MY PARENTS ARE UNABLE TO PAY MY FEES PLEASE HELP ME

  13. evans saitoti says:

    am a continuing student of bachelor of commerce from the university of nairobi and have currently defer my studies due to tuition fees.please help me.

  14. joanes abongo says:

    I am a registered student at Nairobi international school of theology NIST, to take masters of divinity in missions. I am however unable to start my studies because of financial difficulties, kindly help.

  15. Am an orphan third year student at Egerton University studying a BA in communication and media.
    Am studying so one day i can put in light the plight of underprivileged and fellow orphan students these will be possible if i got through in my studies of which currently is siege due to financial problems am in,can somone come to my rescue?
    Reach me at 0726364569

  16. Mercyline cherono says:

    Am a student at jkuat doing bsc medical microbiology. I did my 1st yr 2009 and had to take an academic leave for the year 2010/2011 due to my mum’s illness(diabetics) which is the same case with my dad, and the limited financial resources. Am requesting for wellwishers to help me pay my fees for this academic year 2011/2012. May God bless you as you plan to help. Contact mercycherom@yahoo.com

  17. WAFULA W RONALD says:

    I`M RONALD WAFULA DID KCSE IN THE YEAR 2008. OBTAINED A MEANGRADE OF B+.AM STUDYING BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT,AT MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY.BUT AM A VULNERABLE STUDENT .I COME FROM A VERY HUMBLE FAMILY WHO CANNOT BE ABLE TO RAISE ANY AMOUNT FOR ME TO STUDY.LIFE HAS BECOME TOO HARD FOR ME TO THE EXTEND OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TORTURE BECAUSE OF FEES AND NECESITIES FOR SURVIVAL.PLEASE I BESEECH YOU TO ASSIST ME SO THAT MY DREAM OF STUDYING IS ACHIEVED.THANK YOU HOPING TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON.

  18. I am an orphan unable to continue with my education as I come from a humble background yet I really want to pursue higher education.I did my form four in 2007 and scored a B grade of 64 points .I have not been able to collect my documents from school due to a fee balance of 35000 hence am not able to even apply for a job

  19. Boen Wilfred k. says:

    Hi n how are you?.God bless you all.boenwilfred@yahoo.com

  20. Dejene Zewdie says:

    I am Dejene zewdie from Ethiopia I have Diploma in physics and i work in Debre Birhan university in physics laboratory assistant from 2009 up to now please help me to learn in degree program in physics or Electrical engineering
    email dejenezewdie2002@yahoo.com
    Thanks !!!!

  21. bathseba ratemo says:

    i obtained a mean grade of B and would like to pursue a degree in economics and statistics but due to lack of money it is impossible.I got an A in mathematics and my passion has always been mathematics.Even though our family has financial difficulties i believe that when God closes the door he opens a window.I hope u will help me.thank you for listening to me.

  22. bathseba ratemo says:

    I am a high school leaver of 2010 and i scored a mean grade of B with A in mathematics.I hope to pursue economics and statistics but i do not have the financial capability.I hope to hear from you so that my dream can come true.

  23. I was a student from a very local secondary school in yatta district and I managed to obtain B(plain) of 66 points. my ambition is to study BACHELOR IN COMMERCE(Accounting) but dream seems to be not attained due to financial problems and there am begging a well wisher to intervene so as to assist me out of this problem.Thank you in advance.

  24. violet .A.Ouma says:

    Im P1 teacher who finished in 2008 and a form four leavr who finished shool in 2001 and attained a mean grade of C+.
    due to financial incapability have been unable to pursue my dreams.your assistance will be highly apreciated.

  25. Boen Wilfred k. says:

    Please may i know the latest developments so far my e-mail is boenwilfred@yahoo.com.Thanks in advance.

  26. Boen Wilfred k. says:

    I’m needy student of EGERTON UNIV.KENYA taking master of education fees is now a major problem to me please help.Contact e-mail is boenwilfred@yahoo.com.Thanks in advance.

  27. Benard Mumo M says:

    Thanks for the work you are doing.Am a student at JKUAT(in kenya) persuing Bsc.Electrical&Electronic Engineering..i did my kcse in 2008&got a mean grade of A(plain).Am a total orphan,& i would be glad if you will find a Sponsor or scholarship for my university education..contact me via benmakaa@gmail.com.Thanks

  28. Meshack makori says:

    I graduated in 2010 with second class honors upper division and would love to pursue masters in MBA. Kindly offer me a scholarship. meshnyambs@gmail.com

  29. David Wainaina says:

    am 24yrs old who have received admission letter from Presbyterian university of East Africa to do bachelor of education in E.C.D.E .Am requesting for finance assistance to join the university since my parent are unable to pay for me. I will be very grateful as you grant me my request

  30. Hi my name’s Johnbosco and am a 2009 k.c.s.e kenyan graduate.
    I got an admission offer from kenyatta university in May 2010,but due to insufficiet funds, i couldn’t join the campus and i was forced to defer it.
    I’ve made a second deferal from May 2011 to September 2011.
    I would really appreciatd it if you could help me out with sponsorship funds.

  31. Rosie Mwangi says:

    Am needy Kenyan who have not lost hopes of becoming an External auditor in later life.icompleted KCSE yr 2004 and attained B(minus).i later enrolled to accountng course and successfully completed ATC Finals.Acquiring o job have been diffcult to fund my education coz of low qualification.I will appreciate your concern to my plea.

  32. I am a kenyan girl currently a first year at Maseno University pursuing a bachelors degree in (APPLIED STATISTICS WITH IT).I am a partial orphan from a humble background and i encounter problems in raising my fees since i have got other siblings dependeing on our unemployed parent for financial assistance.I am kindly requesting you to assist me raise my fees so that i can achieve my dreams.Any kind of support is highly appreciated.Thank you.

  33. kinya zipporah james says:

    the work you are doing is extremely uplifting.congratulations!i too would like to appeal for a scholarship either partial or full.am a student at mt.kenya university in kenya.thanks in advance.

  34. when is the scholarship and where are the application forms?

  35. aimee dushime says:

    thanks for the work thqat you are doing.Am a bachelor of commerce student at strathmore university and i would lieke you to offer me a scholarship so that i can continue with my studies.thank you

  36. PELOKIT PKIACH ABRAHAM says:

    Am kenyan citizen from a polygamous family.I complitted my KCSE at 2009 and i managed toget C+.Am currently taking barchelor of education arts at KENYATTA UNIVERSITY.help the parallel students instead of JAB students who can get loans.thanks

  37. EMOLI OWEN MACKNON says:

    kindly,send to me the email for kenya youth education scholarship fund

  38. I am a Kenyan 22yrs by age, I finished my high school in 2009. I strongly believe education is the best at any time of any age. I am patient and have a strong faith a day will come when I will get my scholarship, I had been struggling to look for scholarships being unsuccessful, but I thank God when I accidentally came across this site of scholarships available in Kenya. I would like to join a college with my C+ grade when I get a scholarship. I will be grateful and appreciative if my request is taken in consideration.

  39. KAMANDE ANNE says:

    Am a student at MT KENYA UNIVERSITY pursuing BACHELOR IN BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.It is not easy to raise the school fees because I come from the slums of korogocho and my parents are not employed.I am humbly requesting for your support .

  40. jackson okoyo orwa says:

    I am a Kenyan citizen aged 22 years who is a total orphan unable to raise money fr school fees am to report to MASENO UNIVERSITY 22nd August 2011.,class of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION with IT.I scored B+ of 71points in 2009.Am requesting for financial assistance

  41. am a 2nd year student in Maseno University persuing a degree course in Computer Science and Technology and is requesting for scholarship,thank you

  42. simiyu philip sambu says:

    Iam a student at Bondo university college pursuing a bachelors degree in actuarial science. Please i do need a scholarship to finance my studies. Thanks in advance.

  43. Patrick wambua says:

    I am a kenyan aged 20 years.I scored grade B of 60 points with A (plain) in maths.I live in kibera slums and have received a letter for admission in Kenyatta University to report on 29/8/2011.My parents are unable to raise my fees.I beg any well wisher to help me achieve my dreams.God bless u

  44. Patrick wambua says:

    My email adress is wambuapatrick17@yahoo.com .

  45. Daniel gachuki njoroge says:

    Am kenyan wishing to persue a bachelor of purchasing supply and management at jomo kenyatta university.my dad passed away through brutal murder during post election violence and iwas left with my mum who has been for several sick years.due to poverty my mum is unable to pay for my school fees.am requesting any sponsership and scolaship.any asistance will be highly apreciated.God bless u.if you lack agrain of wheat today, you will not lack tomorrow email adres gachuki.daniel@yahoo .com

  46. I’m an 18-year old Kenyan. I’ve secured a chance to study Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine at Mt. Kenya University but what hinders me from joining the school is lack of funds for my fees.I’ll humbly appreciate any help.Thanks.

  47. Hillary Wamoyi says:

    I am a student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, at Mombasa Polytechnic university college. I have a lot of difficulties in raising my school fees since both my parents are aged and have no earning. I would appreciate greatly if you offered me a scholarship.

  48. Martha Mwenda says:

    Am a kenyan _aged 21 years.Iam a second year student at JKUAT pursuing Bsc. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.I come from a very humble background of a single mum who is a peasant farmer as my dad Passed away in 1998.i managed to complete my first year through the cash i had secured after High School.This year i have alot difficulties to raise my fees.My sister have been admitted at Nairobi Campus but since she never High School fee of 50,000 it seems like a dream. I will kindly appreciate your scholarship chance so as to achieve my dream.THANKYOU

  49. MOCHIEMO O WICKLIFE says:

    I’m 19yr old total orphan pursuing BCom at Multimedia University.am unable to raise fee and really need your assistance to enable me fulfil my dreams.Thanks in advance.

  50. Am 19yrs old did my kcse last year n scored c+ would like to get a schoolarship due 2 financial problem n would like to pursue a degree course to fulfil my dreams

  51. I am a 1st year student at Kenyatta university taking bachelor of Education(E.C.E).from a humble background in need of financial assistance to complete my course .I wish you could consider me to be through with my studies!

  52. Am an orphan aged 22.have secured admission at the university of Nairobi to persue B.A in travel and tourism management bt ma future is deemed for i dont have anyone to lean on.i request u to help me realise my dream.

  53. milkah wangari njoro says:

    i am a kenyan aged twenty three years, i wish to purse a degree course in bachelor of information technology but i have been struggling to get fee for many years but all in vain.my parent have been sick so they are not able to raise my fee.Icome from very poor background.i hope you will make my dream come true .Thanks in advance

  54. milkah wangari njoro says:

    my email address is njoro.milkah@yahoo.com

  55. Student at laikipia university college persuing undergraduate in economics and statistics.asking for financial assistance.

  56. Thanks alot because you give hope to many.

  57. francis mwangi says:

    i am 19yrs old cleared school last year attained a c+ due to some finnancial problems i am unable to join school

  58. SETH KAMIRE OMONDI says:

    Am an orphan from Sondu, Homabay County-Kenya. A schooled at Maranda High school under the Jomo Kenyatta Foundation scholarship that educates till form four but not higher education. I scored an A of 83 points and was admitted at Moi University for a medicine course. I could not get a HELB loan since am under the 2010 double intake to the university. Please HELP!!!!!!

  59. koskei harrison rutho says:

    Iam a 1st year student in Jomo Kenyatta University persuing a degree in Bsc.Biotechnology (ssp) and requesting for your scholarship. Thanks

  60. Winnie bosire says:

    Am aged 20yrs,pursing adegree in education at egerton university and would like to request for ascholarship pliz.

  61. isaac wambedha says:

    Am looking for a financial support for my Masters degree. Help pls

  62. isaac wambedha says:

    Am looking for financial support for my masters degree.
    Any help offered will be appreciated.
    My contact is isaacwambedha@yahoo.com

  63. Fedrick Nyagone says:

    i am a Kenyan citizen aged 20.i am a total orphan,i did my k.c.s.e2009 and got a mean grade of B+.I am currently a first year student in Karatina University College,which is a branch of MOI.pursuing EDUCATION;Maths/Business.But i am facing financial constraints.any financial support will be highly appreciated.thanks in advance.

  64. Im interested in furthering my education upto a PHD level however am limited by financial challenges.I scored an “A” on the research work of my thesis at the masters level MA (Project Management) University of Nairobi in 2010.Am ready to do some part-time teaching in any university so as to raise the fee and undertake the PHD there.my email address; dvdmaluki@yahoo.com

  65. i did my KCSE in 2008 and obtained a mean grade of c plus. i was hoping to find financial assistance so that i am able to continue with my education because i have lacked the means to do so in the last three years.

  66. Am a second year student in J.K.U.A.T taking Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.I come from a single mother .I have been struggling to raise my fees since i joined Campus. It has now become much difficult as my sister joined Nairobi Campus on September this year Reg.No. I20/1653/2011.Looking upon one unemployed mother is difficult but i believe there will be away out.Kindly assist one of us and we will gratefully appreciate. May God bless your kind work.Thank you !

  67. Samson D. Shango says:

    I am a registered student at Nairobi International School of Theology (NIST), to pursue Masters in Organizational Leadership. I am hereby asking for financial support for my studies.

  68. stanley kiprop mosbei says:

    I AM STANLEY KIPROP MOSBEI AN ORPHAN AND A STUDENT AT THOGOTO TEACHERS
    COLLEGS.PLEASE SIR/MADAM I DO REQUEST FOR YOUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MY EDUCATION AND FOR MY SIBLINGS IF POSSIBLE.PLEASE DO ASSIST.
    0720137758

  69. I am a registered student in mt kenya university pursuing bachelor in mass media. i hereby request for financial assistance for my studies.reubenmuuo@yahoo.com

  70. i am a registered at mt kenya university pursuing bachelors in mass media.i request for any financial assistance for my studies.

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  72. Benson Etenyi Otiende says:

    I recieved my admision to moi university january 28. Having attained an A- in 2010 KCSE and admision in march With no means to raise money for fee i look upon your help by a scholarship.

  73. Wainaina M Nancy says:

    Am a Kenyan citizen taking economics and statistics at Egerton university.I would like to request for a scholarship. My dad is sick and unable to pay for my education.would be glad to hear from you soon.Thanks in advance.

  74. i’m a student at egerton university persuing degree in energy and industrial technology. Am almost stack now. I lost my next of keen last december and now desparatly learning through fund raise from friends. I kindly request for a help. Your consideration will be appreciated. Thanks

  75. Elijah Munge Nyaga says:

    I’ am Elijah Munge Nyaga, Kenyan Citizen aged 29 year and in need of pursuing a career in Computer Information Science. I Hold an Advanced Diploma in Computer Engineering and currently working with Kenya Tea Development Agency (K.T.D.A) Kangaita Tea Farm as a temporally employee. I want so much to pursue the course but what I earn is very little such that I can’t manage to support the fee needed in universities I have enquired. The fee ranges at about Ksh. 200,000.00 per year. Its my humble request to you, that you consider my case and offer me a scholarship so that I may be able to update my profession status as a youth, where now I will be in a better position to secure a good job and get the opportunity to develop my country and empower my self, my family and the community at large.

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