TOP 5 BEST SCHOLARSHIPS FOR KENYANS

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Getting scholarships is an effective way to travel and study abroad.

Once we are done with our high school education, a few realities tend to hit hard. For many, it’s the fact that life does go on after high school, secondly is the need to find a course that you find fulfilling and would be competitive in the job market. Third is hoping to find a way out of this special branch of hell named Kenya.

Getting scholarships is an effective way to travel and study abroad.

Well the good news is whether you are pursuing your bachelor’s degree or masters, scholarships are a good way to find your sense of adventure and achieve your goals. Here are some of the top rated scholarship programs noted in Kenya that can be beneficial to you

  1. Ministry of Education scholarships

Unbeknownst to many, the ministry of education has thousands if not hundreds of scholarships running all year round. These scholarships range from a variety of online, part time full time, local and international programs. These programs do require a bit of research in to them to find your best fit. I should note that they are the most reliable as a result of partnership with the government. The main reason so many of these go unutilized is due to lack of information.

https://www.education.go.ke/index.php/downloads/category/14-government-scholarships

  • Education USA scholars program

If you have a sibling who is likely to score a straight A in their KCSE, advise them to look into this. The mentorship program that goes along with the scholarship is top tier. However, this is a time sensitive scholarship as it has a rigorous selection process and the prospective candidate needs to give their best throughout the process. In addition, patience is key especially as one goes through the various vetting stages.

  • DAAD scholarship

These scholarships are for graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa. For a master’s scholarship, one must have a first academic degree, while for a doctoral scholarship, one must have a master’s degree. There are 3 PhD and 8 Master’s slots available at JKUAT.

This German based program focuses mainly on master students.  The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany, appropriate travel allowance, a study and research subsidy as well as rent subsidies and/or allowances for spouses and/or children where applicable.

https://www.scholars4dev.com/1010/daad-ms-scholarships-for-public-policy-and-good-governance-ppgg/

  • Commonwealth scholarships

One of the rare benefits of colonization is benefiting from commonwealth programs. each year around 800 students are given the chance to undertake postgraduate degrees with UK universities. Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are for candidates from eligible lower and upper middle income Commonwealth countries, to undertake full-time taught Master’s study at a UK university. The most important thing when applying for the above is to demonstrate the positive impact you hope to make in society whether here in Kenya or the U.K. or both

Mext

Japan offers numerous scholarship programs through the mext scholarships. Though a majority of the courses are science and research based, they over both undergraduate and post graduate studies. Should you face any difficulties, the embassy of Japan officials are ready to step in and assist. Like most applications, be careful to read all the regulations and guidelines listed on the website. Furthermore you need to be aware of the regulations stipulated for one to qualify e.g. the requirement that one should work in their country of origin for 2 years after completion of studies.

Whichever scholarships you decide to pursue, make sure to do your due diligence. Consider whether it is a full scholarship, tuition based, partial e.t.c. Also find out as much as you an about he university’s work and study programs to help you get something extra to tide you over. That mentioned, all the best of luck to anyone making applications or considering scholarships.

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