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Kenya Undergraduate Scholarships 2012-2013

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Undergraduate Scholarships for Kenyan Students

African Canadian Continuing Education Society – ACCES

  • ACCES supports enabled high school graduates to continue their education through Kenya Scholarships and so to embark upon a career. Sponsoring post-secondary students at $50/month to continue their studies and begin a career.

DayStar University

  • has a number of different scholarships. The process for qualification and application with depend on the individual scholarship. Daystar is glad to offer this variety in scholarships and it helps them to assist many different students in unique situations. Scholarship include full and half tuition

Higher Education Loans Board

  • The Higher Education Loans Board, established by an Act of Parliament on the July 21, 1995 through Kenya Gazette Supplement (Cap 213A) supports needy Kenyan students in institutions of higher learning both in local schools and also students that are study abroad.

East African Breweries Limited

  • The EABL Foundation, is the corporate foundation associated with the brewery. The foundation helps strengthen the lives of the under resourced throughout East Africa. Each year the foundation offers scholarship that help students join in country universities. The scholarship are offered to students across the country in various fields of study and they cover most expenses associated with a higher education degree including tuition, books and a monthly allowance.

St. Lawrence awards Scholarships to Kenyan students

  • St Lawrence offers Scholarships to Kenyan students with a full scholarship covering for tuition, fees, room and board, insurance, books, and miscellaneous expenses. They are awarded each year.

Swedish Institute Study Scholarships

  • Starting in August 2012-2013, Sweden is targeting highly-qualified students. The country is allowing about 120 scholarships to be awarded to international students, covering both living costs and tuition fees.

University of East Anglia – International Scholarships

  • All international students (expect those living in an EU country), are able to apply for this Scholarship. They range between ten and fifty per cent of school tuition fees. When apply for for students admission should note that they desire to apply for a UEA scholarship. UEA Scholarships are given based on academic merit and are usually for the entire period of study. This is 3 years for Bachelor or PhD degrees and 1 year for a graduate or Masters program.

University of Sheffield – Kenya 50% Postgraduate Scholarships

  • The aim is to assist students from Kenya who need financial assistance. Studying oversees is major undertaking and the university wants to support people. The university offers a variety of Scholarships who show exceptional academic performance and potential and are starting their studies at the University of Sheffield in the upcoming year.

Sydney Achievers International Scholarships

  • The University of Sydney offers 30 scholarships each per annum that is available for a maximum of three years for any Undergraduate program offered at the University of Sydney.

USAID HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

  • The education part of this agency has an interest in developing education opportunities for marginalized populations in different areas of Kenya – this include the North Eastern, Eastern, Coast and slums in Nairobi. There is a specific focus within this area on the minority Muslim population who have, in the past, been marginalized.

Windle Trust International

  • a charity based in the UK. They also have offices in Sudan with partner organization in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda. They provide funding  educational access and training.
  • IT is there desire to work with the youth of African and help them overcome the challenges of deveopment in their country. There programs include scholarships for study in various levels of schooling, help with language study and assistance for refugees.

York University – International Entrance Scholarship

  • York University – International Entrance Scholarship grants $100,000 that is spread in to $25,000 each year for 4 years. It requires the highest academic average, demonstrated leadership skill, and some letters of recommendation. To renew the scholarship, grantee must maintain a high academic standing (7.80 on a 9-point York scale) in each academic year at York.

    Kenya Undergraduate Scholarships

Comments

  1. Angeshi beverlyne says

    Hae, am a kenyan,i sat for may k.c.s.e in 2013 an attained c plain and due to lack of fees i have not been able to countinue with my studies please help

  2. Ken Ekeno says

    Hello, am Ken. A 2014 form four leaver. I got a mean grade of B- (minus). I felt frustrated because I didn’t achieve the points required to apply for the HELB loan. My dreams for the near future started diminishing since my parents are financialy disabled. My mum has no job and my dad is working though the salary is not enough to cater for my education. My highschool education was quite tough for me and I spent almost a month each term at home due to school fees not being cleared. I actualy still have the bigger dreams of joining higher education level. God bless you. Contact;0715269845

  3. Ken Ekeno says

    Hello, am Ken. A 2014 form four leaver. I got a mean grade of B- (minus). I felt frustrated because I didn’t achieved the points required to apply for the HELB loan. My dreams for the near future started diminishing since my parents are financialy disabled. My mum has no job and my dad is working though the salary is not enough to cater for my education. My highschool education was quite tough for me and I spent almost a month each term at home due to school fees not being cleared. I actualy still have the bigger dreams of joining higher education level. God bless you. Contact;0715269845

  4. Vennus Odongo says

    Hello, i am a kenyan citizen and i sat for KCSE in 2014 and i managed to attain a mean grade of B- .I have been frustrated from the time my results were out since i realised i could not apply for a loan from helb and at the same time my family is unable to help me clear my huge debt at my former secondary school due to the fact that my family is financialy unstable. I humbly request you to sponsor me so that i can bring my dream of being an accountant comes to reality.my phone no. is 0723086310 or email ovennus@yahoo.com. please consider my sincere request.

    Thank you,
    Vennus Odongo.

  5. Nick says

    Hello,
    i am an undergraduate student in b.commerce 2nd year, i had a B+ in my KCSE..but my single mum is sick and is unable to support my studies ,i have deffered once and wouldn’t wish to let go of my education after what ive been through to get here..i NEED a scholarship

  6. James Musyoka says

    hae,
    i did ma kcse 2014 n got B(62 Points) Ma Dream Was 2 Pursue B.Com Bt Du 2 Lack Of Finance,,am Unable To Persue It,please May U Offer Scholarship So That I May Persue Ma Career

  8. Kiya Wario Kote says

    I’m 19 year old boy from Moyale in Marsabit county in Kenya, I did my kcse exam last year, despite being out of school severary due to insecurities in the area and also sent out of school because of fees I managed to get C+ in kcse which is not even my gread. So I have read several scholarship you offered and I would kindly request you offer because I was from a very needy and a poor parent. And I was also admitted to Egerton university for undergraduate degree in Economics and Statistics but not reported due financial problems, plis kindly assist.thanks in advance

  10. wollen bosuben says

    i did my kcse in 2013, i scored mean grade B plain. I am unable to continue with my education because I am an orphan. please how can i be able to get sponsorship?

  12. Sospeter Nyamari says

    I did my kcse in 2012 and scrored mean grade B plain. I was unable to continue studies at Kabianga university due to finacial constrains. Please advise me what should I do to get assitence.

  13. kipkorir rono says

    i did kcse 2013 and i got a grade of B pliz asst me 2get scolarship coz mah fater s joblez bt we are 3 whom are in university xo naona n ngumu kupata fees ya kuingia univ.

  14. stephen kimathi says

    i have read the kind of scolarship you are offering… and i would kindly request for a scholarship, i come from a single parent family, of which my mum is a hawker and struggles to make ends meet, due to being sent home for fees in secondary school i managed To get a B- in kcse which wasnt my best.. i would like to join daystar university and persue a degree in communication and be an outstanding journalist. but without financial aid my dreams will just shutter… kindly help me achieve my dreams i will be greatful thankyou
    Contact me on 0711474886

  15. Cynthia Kemunto says

    I am an orphan, i dont have both parents, i had a mean grade of B Plain in KCSE. I wish is to pursue a Degree in Paedric Health at Maseno University, I am in dire need of financial Aid since my guardian is not in a position to afford the fees. Please assist me to get a scholarship. Thank you.

  16. Samuel Muthenya says

    Am a bright but a needy student.I had a mean grade of B plain in KCSE.I need to pursue a B com. degree in Kenyatta University.Please assist me
    to apply and get scholarship.

  17. Fred Ochieng says

    I am undertaking my CPA course but i am stuck due to lack of school fee. My grandmother is old and poor hence she can not afford to cater for my school fees. Am an orphan frm a single parent family. I will highly appreciate any financial support accorded to me.

  18. jonah says

    am jonah kipruto persuing bachelor of commerce at laikipia university am stranded wit paying fees would you please assist me with a scholarship

  19. Martin maina says

    Am a form four leaver i completed KCSE and scored B- due to lack of funds i was forced to stay at home since my parents cannot afford to pay my school fees am appealing for help so that i can go ahead and accomprish my dream of pursueing Bcom in kenyatta university

  20. josephine onyango says

    am a first year student at MasindeMuliro university,taking B.ed[arts]am an orphan and need assistance in paying my fees.kindly assist

  21. waswa pangras says

    I completed my education in 2007(kcse) and obtained B- but since am an orphan I cant continue with my education plz help?

  22. Chepngetich Winnie says

    Can I get assistance for payment of my fees from you and how can I apply for your scholarship,thankyou.

  23. JANE NYAMBURA MWAURA says

    I am a 21yrs,first year university student ,in Pioneer International University pursuing a degree course in bachelor of commerce.I am in a difficult financial situation and really need your help.may God bless you for bringing hope to the hopeless.

  24. Elvis ndungu says

    i am Elvis ndungu., first year student Pioneer International Univyersity, pursuing a degree in bachelor of commerce . i am in a financial strain of paying my university fees. my contacts are: +254722955309

  25. paul kariuki wanjiku says

    I sat my for kcse in 2009 and i went to school through well wishers.I managed a B-minus.My dream is to become a top diplomat and international relations expert.My course of choice is international relations and diplomacy or international politics.Any assistance to me will not only change my life but for the society for greater good.
    Am 24yrs and my contact is +254727173333

  26. Wilson Obuko Wesonga says

    I sat for KCSE in 2012 and obtained a B-. I visited The Nairobi University who advised that i qualify to do Bachelor of Law from January, 2014. Due to the fanancial constraints my family is going through, my dream may not come true. Assistance with a scholarship will highly be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

  27. virginia muema says

    hi i need a schorlarship to enable me persue my higher education.i did my kcse last year(2012)and attained a meangrade of c+ with 48 points please help me and ill appreciate much for i would like to join january 2013 (0704532977).
    your help will be highly appreciated
    Thank you.

  28. Aaron Ngala says

    Im Aaron,I seek asponser for my course in Criminology and forensic Investigation next year january.This is ma passion but no money to make it a reality.Kindly help me.0715753223

  29. NESBIT OTIENO ODHIAMBO says

    Hi,
    am acandidate who sat his KCSE in 2012 i scored mean grade of B- am looking for any scholarship which can allow me study bacholer of commerce in any university i lost my mum in 2013 and am looking forward to any kind of help thank you in advance.

  30. James Mwaniki Waigi says

    I am a kenyan citizen aged 18 years.I sat for my Kenya certificate of secondary school(kcse) on 2012 in a district school and attained a mean grade of A- of 74 points.I did my level best to attain the above grade and never allowed my dreams to become a doctor to be shattered by my humble background.I humbly request that you may grant me the scholarships to study either in Kenya or any prefered international university for me to realize my dream.The scholarship will be of great assistance to me.Thanks in advance as i look forward to hear from you.(Tel 0702118011)

  31. MWANIKI SIMON WANGAI says

    I am a kenyan citizen whos sat for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSe) and attained a mean grade of B+ of 67 point. I kindly request for scholarship because am from desperate background. I will appreciate to hear positive responce from your busy schedule

  32. Mitchelle maheli malisa says

    I am a kenyan student who scored a B+ and due to financial constraint i can not do the course i want. I hope to get a schorlaship to finance me to pursue acturial science

  33. Caroline Mutheu says

    Hi, am a 2012 form four leaver. I have not joined any tertiary institution due to financial constraints.My dream is to be an architect. I scored a B- in my KCSE . all that i ask is a grant for a scholarship so that i might change my life and the society at large. 0708481101. Thanks

  34. Devance Ngala says

    Hi,

    I did my kcse exams in 2012 and managed to score a C+ . I currently im looking foward to continue my education at the university level to study nautical science which has always been my passion since my childhood, with such a dream at heart its impossible for me to persue such a course due to my parents financial status. Therefore a scholarship from you would be of great help as well as keep my hopes up. Thank you. 0772239333

  36. Evans mwakughu says

    I am a 2012 form four graduate and i managed to get a mean grade of B+ but i can’t continue with my studies because i have no funds.I wanted to be an engineer specializing in electronics.I will be glad when your award me the scholarship.
    Thanks as i am waiting for the great response.

  37. Omae says

    hae. I did my KCSE in 2010 scored a B+ and currently am taking Bsc envirobmental science. Am about to defer for the coming academic year since my parents are having great challenges in raising the expected fee. please ua assistance will be highly appreciated

  38. John ongeri says

    Hi
    Am a first year student in a university taking degree in information technology
    I have a serious problem of paying fees please give me a scholarship so that i can realise my dream
    Thank you

  39. ELAVUNA C. BEVERLYNE says

    Hi, I sat for my K.C.S.E 2012 examination in a district day school and managed to score a mean grade of A- (80 points)My dream is to pursue nursing course in a public Kenyan University.However, due to lack of funds, am very worried that I might not be in a position to pay for my university fees.Kindly assist me realize my dream.

  40. john nganga says

    hae i left highschool in2012and got an overall grade of B plain i would like to get a scholarship because our family is facing financial constraints

  41. louane lwane says

    hi,
    i did my kcse last year [2012] from maryhill girls high school and got an A- of 79 points.i am currently studying french level 4[B2] at alliance francaise nairobi.i kindly request for a sponsorship to pursue a degree in real estate at the university of nairobi or any other preffered international university.thank you in advance.
    regards,
    louane lwane

  42. bernard momanyi says

    hi,
    i did my SAT and scored 1430 .i then did my kcse from alliance high school and got an A-.i have been invited to apply to Fairleigh dickinson university in the US, but my parent cannot fund my application fee ,passport money and other expenses.kindly help.

  43. Mwiti Francis says

    AM A CANDIDATE OF 2013.I MANAGED TO SCORE A MEAN GRADE OF C+ BUT DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO JOIN ANY INSTITUTION FOR FURTHER STUDIES.MY DREAM IS TO BE A TEACHER,KINDLY CONSIDER ME IN YOUR SCHOLASHIP PROGRAMME.THANKS IN ADVANCE.

  44. Gikonyo Kelvin says

    Hi,
    I’m a 2010 form four graduant with a B- in the KCSE exams.I’ve not been able to join an institution of higher learning due to financial constraints.I wish you would grant me a scholarship to pursue my dream career of Medicine

  45. kimathi martin says

    i did my kcse in 2012 and scored a grade A-.My dream was to become a doctor.i kindly request for your sponsorship so that my dreams will not be shattered.thank you in advance

  46. John Ayieko says

    Iam 20 years old, Kenyan. I sat for my KCSE AND OBTAINED b- and would like to pursue a course in clinical medicine and surgery , but lacks a sponsor. Kindly sponsor me. God bless you.

  47. ANNE NTHENYA says

    I AM A 2011 FORM FOUR LEAVER. I SCORED A MEAN GRADE OF (B-).I’VE NOT BEEN ABLE TO JOIN ANY INSTITUTION DUE TO FINANCIAL CHALLENGES IN MY FAMILY. I HAVE CURRENTLY APPLIED AT KENYATTA UNIVERSITY WERE I AM TO TAKE A A BACHELORS DEGREE IN EDUCATION THIS MONTH OF MAY 2013.I HUMBLY REQUEST YOU TO GRANT ME THE SCHOLARSHIP IT WILL BE GREAT TO CONTINUE WITH MY STUDIES.THANKS IN ADVANCE AS I WAIT FOR YOUR RESPONSE.(TEL.0704543742).

  48. ANNE NTHENYA says

    I AM A 2011 FORM FOUR LEAVER. I SCORED A MEAN GRADE OF (B-).I’VE NOT BEEN ABLE TO JOIN ANY INSTITUTION DUE TO FINANCIAL CHALLENGES IN MY FAMILY. I HAVE CURRENTLY APPLIED AT KENYATTA UNIVERSITY WERE I AM TO TAKE A A BACHELORS DEGREE IN EDUCATION THIS MONTH OF MAY 2013.I HUMBLY REQUEST YOU TO GRANT ME THE SCHOLARSHIP IT WILL BE GREAT TO CONTINUE WITH MY STUDIES.THANKS IN ADVANCE AS I WAIT FOR YOUR RESPONCE.(TEL.0704543742).

  49. Dickson orengo says

    I did my kcse examination in kenya last year and manage to score mean grade of B (62point). my dream was to come a chemical engineering bt due to devoid fees i can manage.i would like to request for scholarship .i will really appreciate for your consideration thanks

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