FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Australian Development Scholarship Program (ADS)
- The Africa ADS program provides academic scholarships to undertake Master Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas There website is designed to be a useful tool for you to find out more information about the scholarships eligibility criteria, country specific details, the institutions at which the scholarships can be undertaken, information about Australia and the regions where the institutions are located as well as details on the forum (chat room) and alumni to connect with past and present awardees.
- Priority sectors: Health (Including child and maternal health. HIV / AIDS and public sector management aspects of the sector) and Environment (including water and sanitation)
- Number of scholarships available for 2009 intake : 12
Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP)
- seeks to build a new generation of social justice leaders worldwide who come from groups and communities that have traditionally lacked access to higher education, and are selected on the strength of their academic achievement, leadership, skills and social commitment.
Guest Scholarship Program for Master’s level studies in Sweden
- The objective of the scholarship program is to promote democratic, economic and social development through supporting know-how and transfer of knowledge to advanced students within areas in which Sweden is at the forefront of academic research.
KAAD Scholarship Program – Germany
- is addressed to post-graduates and to academics who already gained professional experience and who are interested in postgraduate studies (or research stays) in Germany. This program is administered by regional partner committees, staffed by university professors and church representatives. Normally documents are submitted to the committee of the applicant’s home country.
Robert McNamara/EADB Graduate Scholarship in Development Studies
- offers three scholarships each year to citizens who wish to pursue studies leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Development Studies in a recognized institution of higher learning in East Africa. Each scholarship covers tuition fees, subsistence allowance, travel, and other related expenses. Successful applicants must study in an institution outside their country of origin.
- Sponsors refugees or internally displaced people to study for postgraduate qualifications at universities in Britain. These students arrive in the UK from some of the most basic of conditions in refugee camps. Competition and demand for sponsorship is high.
For PhD and Post Graduate Students
Fulbright Program for Foreign Students
- Kenyan scholars who wish to apply for Fulbright awards to conduct research in the United States can do so under two programs, the African Senior Research Program (ASRP) and the Professional Development Program (PDP).
- ASRP awards enable chosen candidates to conduct three to nine months of Post-doctoral scholarly or applied research during one academic year at an academic or research institution in the United States.
- PDP grants allow candidates to undertake three to five months of a planned program of reading and research at a U.S. institution; “Proposals under this program should be linked to professional duties (teaching, advising, administration).
- Programs involving doctoral dissertation research or general professional travel are not accepted. Both programs are for research or reading and research only and do not include lecturing. Thus, lecturing should not be part of the project statement.
- will roll out the second stage of a major development initiative in eastern and southern Africa, launching a new scholarship scheme with the Government of Kenya for five PhD students.
- The scholarship scheme is part of a $2.6 million University initiative to build capacity in countries in eastern and southern Africa.
- The initiative involves waiving fees for up to 30 government-sponsored research higher degree students from Africa to study at the University of Newcastle in Australia over the next three years.
- The five scholarships launched today in Kenya are the second stage of the initiative, and follow five scholarships announced in Botswana last year.
University of Sydney World Scholars
- From 2009, up to 20 new full tuition fee PhD scholarships will be available per annum for international students. Scholarships will cover the full cost of tuition fees for three years. A travel contribution of up to $2000 will also be provided to scholarship holders towards a return international air fare.
- List of other scholarships (undergrad, grad and post-grad) to students from the African Continent.
- Looking for the best scholarships offered for Graduate study. Here’s our TOP 10 list of best choices.
- This TOP 10 list provides a variety of options. When searching for a scholarship start here. This comprehensive list of websites provides the information and resources that you will need to succeed in your search.
Also see our list of the Best European Graduate Scholarships
Dear sir/madam,
I am a Kenyan citizen, orphan, aged 24. My parents died in the year 1999 and left me in the hands of my relatives. I completed my secondary education in the year 2003 and qualified to university. I have secured an admission to KenyattaUniversity,in Kenya, to persue a bachelor degree couse in education.
Unfortunately, my relatives and well-wishers are unable to raise my University fees of Kshs 120,000(US$1,500) per year. The course takes four years. Please Sir/Madam assist me financially to complete my University education.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
I am a Kenyan citizen aged 23.I have just completed my undergraduate degree in Business Management,Finance &Banking option at Moi University.I would like to pursue a Masters degree in Strategic Management.My parents are not able to raise the finances.I feel i really need the Masters to better my life.Please finance me.
hi,i would really like to apply for a scholarship in australia to study for computer science degree course in the university of queensland st. lucia campus.I am currently pursuing a diploma in the same course and would like to further it in Australia.Reason for wanting this scholarship is because i know i have potential n my dad cannot raise the fees for all semesters.i hope you consider me and pray you show me how to apply for one.
Thank you for your time.
hi, an kenyan undergraduate business student in moi university west campus i come from poor background and my parents are unable to sponsor my education come september the start of academic year and am at risk of droping and therefore was asking if i can get schorlarship.
thanks.
hi,
I am a kenyan female student holding a bachelor of laws degree and a post graduate diploma in law.
I now want to pursue a masters degree in International Law and Diplomacy.
I would love to pursue my dream in a reputable Australian University and at the same time get the chance to sample diverse cultures.It is for this reason that i humbly apply for a scholarship from your good selves.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.Thank you in advance.
Regards,
Marion.
I am a Kenyan citizen, orphan, aged 22. My mother and father died in the year 2000 and2002 respectively and left me in the hands of my relatives. I completed my secondary education in the year 2006 and qualified to university. I have secured an admission to kimathi university,a constituent college of Jomokenyatta univeristy of Agriculture of Technology,in Kenya, to persue a bachelor of science degree course in telecommunication and infotmation engineering.Unfortunately, my relatives are unable to pay for my University fees of Kshs 45000(US$ 563) per year. The course takes five years and currently am in second year of study through well-wishers assistance. Please Sir/Madam assist me financially to pursue my University education.
I look forward to hearing from you.Thanks in advance.
Yours faithfully
hi,
I am a Rwandan male student holding a bachelor of applied biology degree in Kist. in Rwanda, to persue a masters of science degree course in telecommunication and infotmation engineeringis not easy.
I now want to pursue a masters degree in telecommunication and infotmation engineeringis .
I would love to pursue my dream in a reputable Australian University and at the same time get the chance to sample diverse cultures.It is for this reason that i humbly apply for a scholarship from your good selves.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.Thank you in advance.
Regards,
Nsengiyumva james.
Am a fish farmer with BSc.degree in fisheries .Have received an acceptance letter to persue a MSc.Zoology degree at Maseno University Kenya and would like to request for fundingor scholarship to persue the Masters course.Have been involded in catfish fingelig production for baits in yhe Nile perch fisheries and also in culturing tilapia for food.My intended thesis entails”Aquaculture as ameans to livelyhood and eradicator of poverty in Kolwa East Location in Kisumu East District”.The cost of the course is KSh.736700 or $9095.06.My enrollment number(PGM/MSC/002/2010). I wellcome any assistance or sponsorship to enable me persue the course.
I am registered master student of the university of Nairobi. Am doing my master on Veterinary anatomy and having an interest on regeneration along which am drafting my proposal. Any assistance granted to carry out research project I will be very grateful.
HI,
May I know where I can get the application forms for USAID HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME (Kenya – 2010)
Dear sir/madam
I am a a kenyan citizen aged 25. I hold a bachelor of science degree in water and environmental engineering.I intend to pursue my masters degree in order to eradicate poverty in my community by providing solutions for problems of water and sanitation.Unfortunately my parents are unable to suport me.I humbly ask you to give me any assistance to enable achieve my objectives.Thank you inadvance and may God bless you so much.
I am a Kenyan student who dropped out of the University of Nairobi since I could not meet my learning and living expenses. I was taking a Bachelor of Arts Degree. My parents are unable to support me. I humbly seek your assistance. Thank you in advance and may you be mightly blessed.
My name is Elvis Maina Onsongo aged 20.Am currently pursing my bachelors degree in commerce, in my final year.am having a financial problem with my fees for this final year.My single parent cant afford to pay my fees and am in fear that i may not complete my studies.i humbly ask for any assistance.thanks in advance
i am a kenyan lady who just completed her undergraduate degree course in kenyatta university. i would like to further my education but doing lack of finances i have been unable to do this and would kindly appreciate your assistance. i come from a poor background and struggled to pay my undergraduate degree fee. with your help i will be able to help people in my community when am through with my masters thank you in advance
Iam a second year education student in Moi university-kenya with serious fees proplem because my parents are poor.I am requesting for any assistance possible
I am 27years old holding a diploma in ECDE and I would like to proceed to degree in the same and I have a financial problem because my parents are poor,please I kindly request for your help as to better my academic levels.Thanks and God bless you as you prepare to supportme.
I am 22 years old a student in Moi university pursuing Business Management course.I have fees problem , i come from single parent family.I request for your assistance
hi, am a student at M.T Kenya University who strongly believes that happiness can be achieved through education. education is the key to happiness, my happiness is about to fade since i cant pay for my fees. I will be forever in debt if you offer me the chance to be happy again
Dear Sir/Madam,
Am a kenyan aged 26 years. Am undergoing a IATA Diploma in Air cargo services to finish a 2 weeks time now.
I would like to persue a Bachelor of Commerce degree Aviation option to build my career in the Air Cargo industry in one of our Public Universities. The only obstacle is lack of finances and thats why am leaving my application for a scholarship here for you to help achieve my dreams. I will appreciate very much for your positive answer. Thanks very much in advance and God Bless you.
Regards,
Mwaka Edward
I am Kenyan 22 years old, 3′rd year medicine and surgery student at Kampala International University-Western Campus Uganda. My Dad is a farmer and my mum is a primary school teacher, i am the third bone in a family of two boys and two girls.My elder sister is taking law at Moi university and my brother and young sister are both in college and high school respectively.This could not permit me study medicine and surgery in Kenya due to the finance inability, this has made me join Uganda but still its difficult for my parents to raise my fee which is 4170 dollars per year. I was kindly requesting for a scholarship to enable me achieve my dreams of being a Cardiologist. If you can give a helping hand i will be very grateful or even a scholarship to another university even if its to begin afresh from first year am ready to do it for the sake of attaining my dreams so that i would help our society.I will greatly appreciate your positive answers. God bless you
Hi, my name is Joseph Mutungi, a 25 year old graduate holding a B.Ed(Arts) degree from Moi university, Kenya. i specialised in History at the undergraduate level. Its always been my greatest desire to pursue a masters degree in International Relations but financing remains the only obstacle in the achievement of that desire. Any assistance that can be offered in that direction is most welcome. The place of study is not a problem for me in the event i’m offered a scholarship. thank you.
am akenyan student 24 yrs old student at kenyatta uni
Dear sir/madam
Am a kenyan student aged 24 years ,fourth year student at pwani university college(A constituent college of kenyatta university) pursuing degree in B.ED(EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION).Am aspiring to be a children rIght activist in future.I would like to pursue my masters in early childhood education immediately after graduating alongside short term legal courses .unfortunately i do not have money to pay fees and cater for other expenses.I will greatly appreciate if offered scholarship to achieve my goals and touch lives of many children who need help.
I graduate in inustrial engineering from mekelle university in advanced diploma and
i am in need of BSC/MSC programme in any technology programme.thank you for your consideration!
my email;hilezgi@yahoo.com
phone no.mobile;+251913715560
Hallo! Am Nixon Mahindu, a Kenya teacher who has just finished my degree in earlychildhood. Am now seeking a scholarship or grant for masters in earlychildhood.
Your assistance to get me a scholarship,will highly be appri.
My Phone No is +254 722 230 906. My e-mail is: lisavuyanzi@yahoo.com.
hi,am Kenyan aged 26years with a diploma in clinical and community nutrition from mt.Kenya university. i would like to pursue my degree in human nutrition and dietetics in order to improve health of others.my dream will only come to reality if you grant me a scholarship. i will appreciate so much for a positive response.
Am a third year student at kenyatta university taking bachelors degree in education.lack of enough finance has been my largest obstacle since my first year.this has affected me physiologically and psychologically.please help me overcome this!
I am a kenyan with a mean grade of C+ i wish to pursue a medicine degree course but i am financially very poor. I wish to get help from you. Pliz help help help. My education is at a verge of collapse
I am a Kenyan,a student of JKUAT at pioneer international college pursuing B COM, semester two .Ma family background is very poor since i lost ma dad 2002.i had applied for scholarship early this year but i have not yet got any feedback.i need your help USAID
I am a BEd (Arts) Graduate who has been invited to join Mt Kenya University and pursue a Masters of Education in Educational planning, managment and administration degree, but facing a financial constraint. I wish to join my first year soon. If there is any scholarship grant please remember me. God Bless You.
Hi!
May God bless you for the great support you do for the community.
I’am a Kenyan Medical Doctor age 30 who graduated in 2007 in Russia. Currently I’am the only doctor and the Medical Superintendent at a Lamu District Hospital. I’am a general practitioner who practises General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Paediatrics and Therapy. I refer more complicated cases to specialists in Malindi or Mombasa which are 6 hrs on rough roads.
I would like to specialise in General Surgery but unfortunately the government salary doesn’t allow me to sponsor myself. Please assist me so that I can continue serving the needy community better.
Thank you and God Bless You
Hi, I am a Master of Business Administration graduate from Uninversity of Nairobi. I specialized in Finance and would like to go for a Phd, In Business Administration – Finance. Please finance me.
Thank you
Ole Minchil
Hi,I am a 21 year old Kenyan student of Egerton University ,Njoro pursuing a Bsc degree in Food,Nutrition and Dietetics.I come from the Northern part of Kenya in the remote district of Samburu.I was hoping for a scholarship offer from you to enable me fulfill my dream of becoming a Nutritionist and assist my community in that field.Please assist me.
Thank you,
Olepeeri Silvio Saewa
I am a kenyan citizen, a graduate of bachelor of education(mathematics and business studies) with a first class honors degree from Egerton university. I would really love to persue masters degree in statistics or finance but my parent cant afford to see me through this. I urge you please assist me.
HI GUYS I KNOW IT IS EXPENSIVE TO STUDY HERE IN KENYA , BUT I BELIEVE THAT THIS YEAR 2011 , GOD WILL LIFTS US HIGH UP TO OUR HIGHER PLACES(psalms 18). I BELIEVE THAT GOD WILL DO SO FOR OUR EDUCATION.
hi i live in america i used to live in kenya butt moved with my dad my 2 brothers and my sister in dec 14 2005 and am a 7th grader in anthony middle school and am a B honour role so try really hard and u will get you’re college digree if god lets u
Am a Kenyan BA-Ed a partially orphan I need to pursue my masters in Education but due to lack of funds my aspirations have not been achieved. I request to be considered in your 2010-2012 scholarship help.After acquiring my MA I will contribute to the development of the society through education for transformation. To get education funds here is hard but if you accept God to use as his instrument of transformation all will be possible.
Please consider me. evanie4hagios@yahoo.com
I appreciate your good work in aiding the needy. wish u well towards the same. am masters student in Kenyatta unniversity in KENYA. am also needy of fees and upkeep money as my parents caNT RAISE THE OUTSTANDING FEES (ksh.250,000 EQUIVALENT To $3000). be blesssed.
I’am refugee living currently in South Africa Cape Town. I’m BURUNDIAN ,I lost one of my parents during war in BURUNBI.I’d like to undergo University stuidies next year but I have no one to help me.I also struggle to survive and to pay my rent.I’ll appreciate too much once you grant unto me scholarships to meke my dream true and ta rectify my life.Ok thanks my email is jclmijuriro@yahoo.fr
Dear,Sir/madam
Recieve christians greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.am Joanne 27years taking Bachelor of Divinity at St PAULS UNIVERSITY,I come from a poor background that led me to pass through hardships as far as my Education is concerned.Kindly i hereby request you to help me so that i may go out and expand my hands to assist those who are inneedy cases.May the Almighty God blessed you in a mighty as i wait to hear from you.
am a kenyan agd 19 jst finishd high school 2009 bt in dileama on wheather 2 join university since am xpriencing dificuties in payin fees.i hv B plain much less an ophan.i would be very gr8ful if u wul help me realize my dream of becoming a doctor
I am a Kenyan who completed my bachelors in theology degree in 2005 and currently registered at the Adventist University in Nairobi for a masters in leadership, i need financial assistance as am the sole bread winner in my house and currently overloaded. The cost of study is about 220,000 per year and the course is for three years.
God bless you all.
I am Darwin Ambuka a 24 year old Kenyan male, By the grace of God I was admitted in Kampala international University in Uganda for a degree in medicine and surgery after finishing a diploma in clinical medicine from Mbale in Uganda. My dad is a missionary and mother a primary school teacher. am first born of 5 and two of my younger siblings both in the university. my parents have a great challenge on paying my school fees. The cost of study is about 6000 Us dollars, the course is 5 and a half years. I desperately need some financial assistance as far as school is concerned, God bless you as you pray for me as well concerning this mater. God bless you
Iam a first year student enrolled at south eastern university college and wish to apply for financial assistance from your organization to help raise my school fees.
Thankyou in advance.
i am kevin from botswana in southren africa with a bsc in agric education. my gpa was 3.3. m concerned with the youth of my country , they cannot appraiss and evaluate an enterprise that will win them a loan from government financial schemes. so as a teacher i hv realised that this students are wel equiped with skills on how to produce but whats lacking out of them is the carefull useage of monetary aspects and risk taking. i hv came with a solution, which is simply msc of economics of which will stand mi a chance to help ma community become their own managers so simple. so m asking for scholarship to go and pursue ma dream course. i am ready to go anytime as from now. remember i am a hardworker with good results.
hi i am a 22 years old ethiopian gradute on Bacholar of pharmacy i want to get scholar on my filed especialy it is preferable to be in africa to learn and work with my brathers!!!!!!!
Hi I have been admitted at Kent University in the UK to pursue masters in conservation biology. My mum is a single parent and she paid for my undergraduate degree at the university of Nairobi and she is financially drained. please assist me with a scholarship
I am a Kenyan citizen, orphan, aged 29. Both my dad and mum died from cancer in 2010 and 1995 respectively leaving the family in a big debt which we are yet to clear. I completed my first degree in 2008 and I have been unable to secure a stable job. I have secured an admission to Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and technology to study Masters of Science in Biotechnology commencing in September 2011.I chose this course because I want to be a solution to millions of Kenyans dying due to hunger.I really want to be part of the few biotechnologists in the country to put to an end this terrible re-occurring calamity.Unfortunately,I am unable to raise my University fees of 3500 USD for the two-year course. I humbly appeal for financial assistance to help me realize my dreams.Thanks in advance.
I am 27 years old male and Kenyan citizen. I was taught once that life and education are one. I completed successfully a diploma course in civil engineering in the year 2007 in the best Polytechnic in Kenya. I would love to attain a degree for the same course to be able to compete with other people in the same field who are more considered in reference to job opportunities. I have not been able to raise funds for fees and have nobody to assist.
Kind regards.
Hi,am a Kenyan ,i have BSC in public health(Environmental Health) and want to pursue my master degree in public health,but am not capable financially.Kindly help me with financial aid or scholarship to pursue my course.Thanks Mr Abdihakim Guhad.God Bless you all
Hi, i am a graduate of moi university early childhood education longing 2 persue my masters degree in the same but unable 2 make ends meet. I would be glad if considerd for a scolarship. Thank u
I’m a Kenyan citizen aged 35 years.I hold Bachelors Degree in Education.I’m unable to pursue my masters degree at the University of Nairobi-school of Mathematics due to financial problems that afflicted our family soon after the death of my further who provided us with everything while still alive.Kindly assist me
Dear sir/madam Am a kenyan, graduate of Egerton university with a Degree in Education science. Want to pursue my master degree in newzealand in public health. Financial has been my great challenge during my undergraduate. Had to survive with kes 3,000($38) for my meals in a semester! Kindly any assistance to achieve my dream is highly welcomed.
I am a Kenyan Clinical Officer aged 20 years and currently on Internship. I would like to be awarded a scholarship to do a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in any part of the World (or a sponser to pay my fees to pursue a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in a Kenyan University).
My email is:-
josphatmuita@yahoo.com
Hi,
Iam a graduate of Bed(Arts) Maths and Geography.I would like to pursue my masters but I have no funds.Pls grant me a scholarship if possible and I will be grateful
Im graduate of degree of Laws(LL.B)by the year 2011,Tumaini University,makumira campus,Northen Tanzania but for this particular of time Im under THE LAW SKULL OF TZ,for LEGAL TRAINING&PRACTICE,Im seeking and looking for the full sponsorship for LL.M in any country,your faith ful,P.R.M