The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program offers mid-career professionals from eligible countries—including Kenya—the opportunity to spend one year in the United States undertaking academic coursework and professional development. Targeted at those who demonstrate leadership and a commitment to public service, the program aims to foster mutual understanding, strengthen capacity, and create lasting global impact via independent, non-degree study at leading U.S. universities. Fellows collaborate in crucial fields such as public health, education, technology, environment, and human rights, building expertise and networks for positive change.

This is the University of Toronto’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students. It is designed to recognize exceptional high school students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, creativity, and leadership potential within their school and community. The program aims to build a global community of scholars and leaders, and it selects approximately 37 students from around the world each year.

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is the University of Toronto’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students, recognizing individuals who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, creativity, and leadership. This fully-funded award is aimed at outstanding students from around the world who are recognized as leaders within their high school and who have had a positive impact on their school and community. The program provides full coverage for tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years, with the goal of building a global community of future leaders.

The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship is a prestigious fully-funded postgraduate award for young African leaders committed to the continent’s development. It provides comprehensive financial support for a one or two-year Honours or Master’s degree in South Africa, combined with a compulsory, high-impact Leadership Development Programme based on the principles of reconciliation, education, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Maria Goeppert Mayer Fellowship is a highly prestigious, fully-funded postdoctoral fellowship for exceptional early-career scientists and engineers from around the world. Hosted by Argonne National Laboratory, the program is designed to attract outstanding doctoral researchers who are eager to advance their careers in a high-impact, mission-driven environment. The fellowship, named after Nobel laureate Maria Goeppert Mayer, provides a competitive salary, research stipend, and full benefits for fellows to pursue their own independent research interests. It aims to develop the next generation of technical and research leaders, particularly those with an interest in a career at a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory.

The McCall MacBain Scholarship is a fully-funded leadership program for a Master’s or professional degree at McGill University in Canada. It is designed for students who demonstrate exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, and strong academics. The program brings together a diverse cohort of scholars from Canada and around the world, providing them with mentorship, interdisciplinary workshops, and a living stipend. The goal is to build a global community of leaders who are committed to making a positive impact.

The Rotary Peace Fellowship is a fully-funded academic and professional development program for dedicated peace and development leaders. It targets mid-career professionals who have a demonstrated commitment to community service, international understanding, and the pursuit of peace. The scholarship sponsors Master’s degrees at premier universities around the world, in fields related to peace, conflict resolution, and development. The program, which includes academic training and a 2-3 month applied field study, is designed to create a global network of professionals who can become effective catalysts for peace.

The Shaun Johnson Memorial Scholarship is a highly competitive, fully-funded doctoral scholarship offered exclusively to alumni of The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship. It is a partnership between the Mandela Rhodes Foundation and the Leverhulme Trust. The award is designed to amplify the impact of exceptional Mandela Rhodes Alumni by enabling them to pursue cutting-edge, new PhD studies in the UK. The program supports research with a demonstrable potential social impact contributing to the betterment of Africa, allowing alumni to access world-class supervisors and research facilities often unavailable in their home countries. The SJMS aims to increase both vocational and leadership capacity among Africa’s most promising leaders.

The Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS) program, funded by Global Affairs Canada, provides significant financial support for international students from eligible countries to undertake short-term study or research at Canadian post-secondary institutions. This program is available for students at the college, undergraduate, and graduate (Master’s and PhD) levels. The scholarship is designed to foster strong ties between Canada and other nations by offering students an opportunity for a high-quality academic and cultural experience. It is not a full-degree scholarship but rather a short-term exchange program, typically lasting 4-6 months, with a high-value award to cover all associated costs.

The University Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a competitive scholarship for excellent students from non-EU/EEA countries who are applying for a one-year Master’s degree programme at the University of Twente. The program aims to attract the most promising students to the university, selecting individuals who belong to the top 5-10% of their graduating class. The scholarship provides a significant financial contribution towards tuition fees, with an award value ranging from €3,000 to €22,000. Selection is based on academic performance and a strong motivation, with approximately 50 scholarships awarded annually.