USIU-Africa EAC Scholarship Programme 2026: Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships in Kenya

The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) hereby invites suitably qualified nationals of the East African Community (EAC) to apply for Cohort 4 of the KfW-funded Scholarships to pursue Master’s studies at United States International University – Africa (USIU-Africa) in Kenya, under the EAC Scholarship Programme. This call is specific to the three eligible Master’s programmes offered by USIU-Africa.

Applications must be submitted in English. Female applicants, persons with disabilities and applicants from other disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Overview

The scholarship package includes:

1. One return economy-class air ticket between the scholar’s home country and Kenya upon commencement and completion of studies.
2. Full tuition fees payable directly to USIU-Africa.
3. Arrival allowance of EUR 200 upon arrival in Kenya and opening a bank account (where feasible, a EUR-denominated account is encouraged to reduce currency conversion losses).
4. A monthly stipend of EUR 380 to cover accommodation, meals, local transport and other living expenses.
5. A lump-sum allowance of EUR 650 for study materials.
6. A one-time EUR 1,500 study and research allowance.
7. Medical insurance coverage for the duration of the scholarship.
8. Visa/entry fee, where payment of an entry pass into Kenya or a student pass is required.
9. Participation in at least one extracurricular event.

Eligible Programs

Applicants under this call must apply for admission to one of the following three approved Master’s programmes offered by USIU-Africa:

1. Master of Arts in Communication Studies – Program requirements
2. MSc Information Systems & Technology – Program requirements
3. MSc Management & Organizational Development – Program requirements

Kindly refer to the specific program pages to confirm that you meet the requirements for enrollment in the above-mentioned programs.

For admission into USIU-Africa, kindly fill the application form and send it together with all the required documents to admit@usiu.ac.ke. Please visit the how to apply page for more information

Scholarship Eligibility

Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements:

1. Be a citizen of an EAC Partner State other than Kenya (Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania or Uganda);
2. Be below 35 years of age at the time of application;
3. Apply to study in Kenya, an EAC Partner State other than their country of citizenship;
4. Possess a Bachelor’s Degree, with a minimum of Second-Class Upper Division, Distinction or equivalent qualification (see programme specific requirements);
5. Have applied for admission to one of the three eligible Master’s programmes at USIU-Africa;
6. Submit a complete scholarship application within the stipulated application period.

How To Apply