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.

stephen oduor says
HI,
May I know where I can get the application forms for USAID HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME (Kenya – 2010)
John Muturi Kimani says
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.
JOSEPH ONYANGO NJEGA says
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 $9095.06.My enrollment number(PGM/MSC/002/2010). I wellcome any assistance or sponsorship to enable me persue the course.
nsengiyumva james says
hi,
I am a Rwandan male student holding a bachelor of applied biology degree in Kist. in Rwanda, to persue a masters of science degree course in telecommunication and infotmation engineeringis not easy.
I now want to pursue a masters degree in telecommunication and infotmation engineeringis .
I would love to pursue my dream in a reputable Australian University and at the same time get the chance to sample diverse cultures.It is for this reason that i humbly apply for a scholarship from your good selves.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.Thank you in advance.
Regards,
Nsengiyumva james.
kennedy ochieng kasera says
I am a Kenyan citizen, orphan, aged 22. My mother and father died in the year 2000 and2002 respectively and left me in the hands of my relatives. I completed my secondary education in the year 2006 and qualified to university. I have secured an admission to kimathi university,a constituent college of Jomokenyatta univeristy of Agriculture of Technology,in Kenya, to persue a bachelor of science degree course in telecommunication and infotmation engineering.Unfortunately, my relatives are unable to pay for my University fees of Kshs 45000(US$ 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