List of Scholarships for Kenya Students

Applications are invited from suitable candidates who intend to commence with the first year of registration for full-time Master’s and Doctoral studies at the University of Cape Town in 2022. Application Deadline: 21st October, 2021 Eligible Countries: South Africa To be taken at (country): UK Eligible Fields of Study: MPhil in International Relations & Politics, PhD in any field of governance or human rights. About the Award: The David and Elaine Potter Foundation has established a Fellowship Programme to support outstanding South African students who intend to contribute to civil society in South Africa, by leveraging their educational advantage in any discipline. A strong civil society holds national and local government accountable, enhances democratic institutions and the quality of life of its citizens and helps strengthen and sustain economic, civil and legal rights. Any field of study will be considered. Thoughtful men and women from all backgrounds, who are excited by the prospect of helping to lead South Africa into an ever more successful future are invited to apply for these Fellowships Type: Masters and PhD Eligibility: Only candidates with a final Honours degree mark of 65% and above are eligible to apply. Number of Awardees: Not specified Value of Scholarship: Doctoral Fellowship Value – R140,000Master’s Fellowship Value – R95,000 (1st year) and R100,000 (second year) Duration of Scholarship: The tenure of the award is 1 or 2 years for a Master’s (depending on the academic programme to be undertaken) and 3 years for a Doctoral degree, with renewals after the first year contingent on the degree programme and on satisfactory progress. Successful candidates are expected to complete their degrees within the above time frames, as no Potter Fellowship funding extensions to the time-frame above will be given. How to Apply: Complete the application form attach a short covering letter providing an overview of the information prepared for consideration;attach a full curriculum vitae which elaborates on past and current community involvement and leadership roles;attach certified copies of all academic transcripts. Please do not attach copies of certificates;attach or email a HD digital photograph of head and shoulders;provide letters of reference from TWO ACADEMICS who have taught and/or supervised the applicant at university. These references should be attached to the application in sealed envelopes. Please do not send references from previous employers or character references;provide proof that they are or will be accepted by the relevant academic department at UCT for the 2020 academic year;submit an essay of NO MORE THAN 2,500 words on their intended role in civil society. Applicants should be guided by the ‘PURPOSE’ set out abovesubmit a summary/abstract of the intended research proposal of no longer than 1 A4 page for the PhD degree (PhD candidates only). Complete applications, including the required essays, transcripts, academic references, etc must be emailed to fellowships@uct.ac.za” by no later than 21 October 2021. Please use the following reference: “Potter Fellowship application 2022: First and Last Name” It is important to go through the Application Guide before applying. Visit Scholarship Webpage for details

Kenya

Eastern Africa Network for Bioinformatics Training (EANBiT) Masters Scholarships 2021/2022 for East African Students

Krystle Kabare Scholarship 2021 for Kenyan Graduate Students with Disabilities

MasterCard/Equity Group Foundation Wings to Fly Scholarships 2021 for Young Kenyan Students

Wageningen University & Research/Wasafiri African Food Systems Leadership Programme 2021 for African Researchers

Diageo Commercial Graduate Programme 2021 for Graduate Kenyans

GREAT Scholarships 2021/2022 for Kenyan Students – University of Dundee

Kenya Teachers Service Commission Recruitment 2021/2022 for Unemployed Kenyans

Kenya National Youth Service Scheme (NYS) 2021 for Young Kenyans

Kenya MSME Covid-19 Resilience and Recovery Program 2020/2021 for Kenyan Entrepreneurs

HELB Jielimishe Loan for Undergraduate Kenyan Students 2021