The DAAD Scholarship supports Kenyan students seeking to pursue postgraduate studies in Germany. Funded by the German Academic Exchange Service, it covers tuition, a monthly living allowance, health insurance, and travel costs. The program is ideal for outstanding graduates, university lecturers, and professionals aiming to advance their education and contribute to Kenya’s development. Scholars can study in various fields, including engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts. DAAD emphasizes academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to return home after studies. It’s a gateway to world-class education, international exposure, and valuable research collaborations in Germany.

The ETH Zurich Excellence Masters Scholarship in Switzerland offers outstanding Kenyan students the chance to pursue a master’s degree at one of the world’s top science and technology universities. The program provides full tuition coverage and a generous living allowance of CHF 12,000 per semester to help with housing and study expenses. It targets academically exceptional students with strong leadership potential and a clear vision for contributing to global and local challenges. Open to all fields offered at ETH Zurich, the scholarship enables Kenyans to gain cutting-edge knowledge, research experience, and international exposure in a highly innovative learning environment.

The Fulbright Scholarship USA offers Kenyan students a unique opportunity to pursue master’s or PhD studies in the United States, fully funded. Sponsored by the U.S. government, it covers tuition, living expenses, airfare, and health insurance. The program seeks academically excellent and community-driven individuals committed to returning home to contribute to Kenya’s development. Fulbright scholars study in a wide range of fields, including public policy, engineering, business, education, and the sciences. Beyond academics, it promotes cultural exchange and leadership growth, empowering Kenyans to build global networks and bring innovative ideas back to strengthen their communities.

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a prestigious, fully funded award available to Kenyan students pursuing postgraduate degrees at the University of Cambridge, UK. It covers full tuition fees plus a maintenance allowance for living expenses, with additional funding for travel, visa costs, and health insurance. Eligible applicants must be citizens of countries outside the UK and apply for full-time PhD, MLitt, or select one-year postgraduate courses. Selection criteria focus on academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to improving lives. This scholarship opens doors for outstanding Kenyans to study at one of the world’s top universities while gaining invaluable academic and leadership opportunities

The HELB Postgraduate Scholarship supports Kenyan students pursuing Master’s or PhD degrees in local universities recognized by the Commission for University Education (CUE). The award amounts to Kshs. 200,000 for Master’s and Kshs. 450,000 for PhD programmes, tenable for two and three years respectively. Applicants must have at least a Second-Class Upper Division in their undergraduate studies and an admission letter to a postgraduate program. Priority is given to those in STEM, Innovation, and Fisheries fields that align with Kenya’s Big Four Agenda. Applicants with prior HELB loans must be actively repaying or have cleared them before applying.