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.

MrAbdihakim Guhad Gabow says
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
Muga Edwin says
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.
Ruth says
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.
natalie waithera says
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
Teklemariam Sebsibe says
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!!!!!!!