Scholarships for people from Kenya
152 open scholarships in 10 destinations, going by what each one says about who can apply. Always confirm on the official page.
23 open
In Canada
Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship
University of Toronto
Tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years.
Master of Management in Retailing — international entrance scholarship
McGill University
The published international entrance scholarship is CAD 5,000; further awards may be available to outstanding applicants.
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship at York: Climate Change and Displacement
York University
Up to CAD 14,000 for eligible costs including travel, health insurance and monthly living allowances.
President’s International Distinction Scholarship
University of Alberta
Up to CAD 120,000, payable over four years.
International Major Entrance Scholarship
University of British Columbia
Renewable for up to three additional years; UBC lists CAD 10,000–25,000 a year for 2026–27, but has not published a 2027–28 value.
Outstanding International Student Award
University of British Columbia
A one-time award; UBC lists CAD 10,000–25,000 for 2025–26, but has not published a value for the 2027 intake.
UBC Okanagan Global Elevation Award
University of British Columbia
CAD 8,000 towards tuition, renewable for up to four years in total or until degree completion, whichever comes first.
UBC Okanagan International Welcome Award
University of British Columbia
CAD 5,000 towards first-year tuition.
President’s International Scholarship of Excellence
York University
CAD 45,000 a year for up to four years, totalling CAD 180,000 if renewal conditions are met.
21 open
In Germany
DAAD Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in the Field of the Performing Arts
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
€992 a month, insurance payments and a study allowance; travel funding is available on application and a rent subsidy in some circumstances.
TUM Scholarship for International Students
Technical University of Munich
One payment of €500–€1,800 per semester; students may apply again each semester.
SIST LMU Equality Scholarship
LMU Munich
Up to €900 per month for up to four months, subject to funding approval.
DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
€1,400 a month during stays in Germany, insurance payments, and travel allowances available on application.
DAAD Doctoral Programmes in Germany
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
€1,400 a month and insurance payments, with a travel allowance on application and a possible rent subsidy.
DAAD Research Grants in Germany
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
€1,400 a month and insurance payments; a travel allowance can be requested for funding periods over six months.
DAAD Study Scholarships – Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
€992 a month, insurance payments and a study allowance; a travel allowance is available on application and a rent subsidy in some circumstances.
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Scholarship for International Students
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
€992 a month and health-insurance costs.
LMU Assistance in Case of Financial Difficulty
LMU Munich
One-off payment of €650, subject to funding approval.
17 open
In United Arab Emirates
Duffin Family Future Shapers Scholarship
Heriot-Watt University Dubai
AED 15,000 deducted from tuition fees.
Tahnoon bin Zayed Scholarship in AI Excellence
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
Financial support throughout the four-year programme; the award page does not specify an amount or cost breakdown.
Need-based Institutional Financial Aid
NYU Abu Dhabi
The grant amount varies with assessed financial need.
Undergraduate Financial Grant
American University of Sharjah
The award depends on financial need and academic qualifications; partial housing help may be available.
Chancellor’s Scholarship for Elite Students — 75% Tuition Discount
United Arab Emirates University
75% of tuition fees; housing and admission application fees are not covered.
Teacher Study Grant
Middlesex University Dubai
25% off Education programmes or 20% off other postgraduate programmes.
UAEU PhD Fellowship (All Nationalities)
United Arab Emirates University
Both packages waive full tuition and offer insurance if needed; only the full package includes a monthly stipend.
Chancellor’s Scholarship for Elite Students — 100% Tuition Discount
United Arab Emirates University
100% of tuition fees; housing and admission application fees are not covered.
Chancellor’s Scholarship
American University of Sharjah
Full tuition and lab fees, campus housing, student medical insurance and an application fee waiver.
16 open
In France
Future Leaders of Africa
HEC Paris
Up to €15,000 towards tuition fees.
ESSEC Scholarship — Master in Management
ESSEC Business School
A €10,000 scholarship.
Wonder Woman Scholarship
HEC Paris
€10,000 towards tuition fees.
HEC Foundation Excellence Scholarship
HEC Paris
Up to €15,000 off tuition fees.
Weimar Triangle Future Network research-stay scholarships
Institut français de Pologne
€1,850 per month for a research stay of one to three months in France.
Equal Opportunity Scholarship
HEC Paris
Up to 35% of tuition fees.
CMA-CGM Excellence Fund for Education
HEC Paris and the HEC Foundation
The scholarship jury decides each award's amount; no fixed amount is published.
Make Our Planet Great Again 2027 visiting fellowships
French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space; administered by Campus France
€2,500 per month for 12 months, a €500 settling-in payment and health cover; international travel is not covered.
Émile Boutmy Scholarship — undergraduate
Sciences Po
Either a full tuition fee waiver or a €9,500 tuition fee reduction.
15 open
In United Kingdom
Chevening Scholarship – India
Chevening, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partners
Tuition fees, return economy travel, a monthly living allowance and other allowances.
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships for Small Island Developing States
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK
Funding through the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships programme covers full tuition, return airfare and a living allowance.
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK
Full tuition, return airfare and a living allowance currently listed as £1,712 a month, or £2,000 in London, for 36 months.
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK
Full tuition, approved return airfare and a monthly living allowance, currently £1,712 or £2,000 in London.
Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarships 2027
Cardiff University
£10,000 off tuition fees.
International Postgraduate Scholarship 2027 (selected regions)
University of Sheffield
£7,000 tuition fee reduction.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK and participating UK universities
Full tuition and return airfare, plus a monthly living allowance; the published planning rates are £1,712 or £2,000 in London.
Global Talent Scholarship – Undergraduate (September 2027)
Queen Mary University of London
£5,000 off tuition fees per year, up to £20,000 over a standard four-year degree.
Imperial Inspires Scholarships 2027
Imperial College London
£15,000 per year towards tuition fees and living costs.
15 open
In United States
Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Stanford University
Tuition and fees, a living and academic stipend, and funding for one return journey each year, for up to three years.
USC Admission Merit Scholarships
University of Southern California
Awards range from a few thousand US dollars to full tuition; none covers the full cost of attendance.
Emerging Global Leader Scholarship
American University
Full tuition, room and board for up to four years; insurance, flights and other personal costs are not covered.
MS in Hospitality Real Estate admission scholarship
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration
US$14,000 for every admitted student; early applicants may be considered for further awards.
International Cultural Service Program tuition scholarship
University of Oregon
A partial tuition waiver, renewable each year until completion of the Oregon degree if programme requirements are met.
Global Scholarships
Tulane University
Up to full tuition and fees, or possibly the full cost of attendance; renewable for four years, or five years in the five-year architecture programme.
Wesleyan African Scholars Program
Wesleyan University
Full cost of attendance for four years, including tuition, fees, housing, meals, supplies and travel to and from home.
Emory University Scholar Programs
Emory University
Partial to full merit-based scholarships, renewable for up to eight regular semesters if conditions are met.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UC Berkeley
Mastercard Foundation and University of California, Berkeley
The foundation says its Scholars Program covers tuition and basic living costs; the package varies by partner.
14 open
In Ireland
NCI Master’s Academic Merit Scholarship
National College of Ireland
An academic merit scholarship of up to €5,000.
DCU Science and Health International Scholarship – master’s
Dublin City University
€5,000 off tuition for four listed courses, or €4,500 for the two listed psychology courses, in 2027/28.
DCU Engineering and Computing International Scholarship – master’s
Dublin City University
€4,400 off 2027/28 non-EU tuition fees.
Research Ireland Enterprise Partnership Scheme (Postgraduate)
Research Ireland
The published scheme describes a €22,000 annual stipend, up to €5,750 towards fees and €3,250 for research costs.
DCU Business School International Scholarship – master’s
Dublin City University
€2,000 off 2027/28 non-EU tuition fees.
DCU Business School International Scholarship – undergraduate
Dublin City University
€2,800 off 2027/28 non-EU tuition fees.
DCU Science and Health International Scholarship – undergraduate
Dublin City University
€6,100 off 2027/28 tuition for listed courses, except Athletic Therapy and Training, which receives €3,100.
DCU Humanities and Social Sciences International Scholarship – master’s
Dublin City University
€2,000 off 2027/28 non-EU tuition fees.
DCU Humanities and Social Sciences International Scholarship – undergraduate
Dublin City University
€1,850 off 2027/28 non-EU tuition fees.
12 open
In Australia
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships Scheme
University of Sydney
A one-off award of AUD 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 40,000 or 60,000, depending on selection.
International Scientia Coursework Scholarship
UNSW Sydney
Either full tuition fees or AUD 20,000 a year towards tuition fees for the minimum programme duration.
UTS Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship
University of Technology Sydney
Full UTS tuition fees for the standard course duration.
Griffith Vice Chancellor's International Scholarship
Griffith University
50% of tuition fees for the degree, subject to ongoing eligibility.
2027 International Student Success Merit Scholarship
Charles Sturt University
30% off tuition fees from the second study session for the remaining eligible course duration.
Melbourne International Excellence Scholarship (Undergraduate)
University of Melbourne
20% tuition fee reduction for the course.
Western Sydney International Scholarships – Undergraduate
Western Sydney University
AUD 5,000 or 10,000 a year towards tuition fees for the registered duration of the degree.
UQ International Excellence Scholarship
University of Queensland
25% off tuition fees each semester for the programme duration.
International Excellence Scholarship 2027
University of Newcastle
A reduction equal to 20% of international tuition fees for the eligible programme.
12 open
In Netherlands
Radboud Scholarship Programme
Radboud University
Tuition is reduced to €2,771 for 2027–28, subject to confirmation; visa, residence-permit and specified insurance costs are covered, but living costs are not.
UM NL Global Studies Scholarship
Maastricht University
Tuition fees, insurance and living expenses of €20,150 per academic year for a 36-month degree; flights are not included.
UM NL Brightlands Talent Scholarship
Maastricht University and Brightlands
Tuition fees and insurance are paid; living expenses are €20,150 for 13 months or €38,750 for 25 months, and a room is allocated for the first year.
Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship
Maastricht University and the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
Tuition fees and insurance are paid; living expenses are €20,150 for 13 months or €38,750 for 25 months.
UM NL-High Potential Scholarship
Maastricht University
Tuition fees, insurance and living expenses of €20,150 for 13 months or €38,750 for 25 months; flights are not included.
UM NL Brightlands Talent Scholarship
Maastricht University
Tuition fees, insurance and living expenses of €20,150 for 13 months or €38,750 for 25 months; flights are not included.
UM NL Social Justice Scholarship
Maastricht University
Tuition fees, insurance and €20,150 in living expenses for the 13-month award; flights are not included.
NL Scholarship at the University of Twente
University of Twente
€5,000 towards study-related costs in the first year; tuition is not paid on the student’s behalf.
NL Scholarship – University of Twente
Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and University of Twente
A €5,000 first-year grant for study-related costs; the university does not pay tuition or other bills on the student’s behalf.
7 open
In New Zealand
University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship
University of Auckland
25% of one year of tuition fees.
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for International Students
University of Otago
NZ$10,000 towards tuition fees.
Massey University Postgraduate International Study Grants
Massey University
NZ$10,000 towards tuition fees for one year.
AUT International Student Accommodation Scholarship
Auckland University of Technology
A 50% rent rebate worth NZ$9,920 over 40 weeks at Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation.
MFAT Postgraduate Development Research Awards
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Support for research costs; the maximum value is set for each round.
Massey University Undergraduate International Study Grants
Massey University
NZ$15,000 towards tuition fees for one year.
University of Otago International Master’s Research Scholarship
University of Otago
A stipend of NZ$18,204 for one year plus a one-year thesis tuition-fee waiver capped at NZ$35,000.
Your scholarships, from Kenya
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