GREAT Scholarship Kenya: Scholarship for African Students

The GREAT Scholarship programme offers Kenyan students £10,000 towards their tuition fees for one-year taught postgraduate courses at UK universities for the 2026-27 academic year. The programme is jointly funded by the UK government's GREAT Britain Campaign, the British Council, and participating UK universities and forms part of a broader initiative to strengthen educational ties between the UK and Kenya. Kenya has one of the most active educational exchange programmes with the UK in East Africa, and this scholarship supports the most talented Kenyan students in accessing world-class postgraduate education. Recipients study at prestigious UK universities, gaining advanced qualifications, cutting-edge research skills, and extensive professional networks. The scholarship covers a broad range of academic disciplines, from engineering and science to business, law, public policy, and the arts. Kenyan scholars are expected to return home and contribute their enhanced skills and knowledge to Kenya's development, reinforcing the scholarship's role as an investment in bilateral development and educational cooperation.

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Quick Facts — GREAT Scholarship Kenya

Host CountryUnited Kingdom
Academic LevelMasters
Funding TypePartial Tuition
Application DeadlineMay 31, 2026

Who Is Eligible for GREAT Scholarship Kenya?

This scholarship is open to students from: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Applicants must be studying at the Masters level.

How to Apply for GREAT Scholarship Kenya

  1. Review the eligibility requirements above to confirm you qualify.
  2. Prepare your documents including academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal statement.
  3. Submit your application before May 31, 2026 via the official website.
  4. Track your application status on Scholar Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for GREAT Scholarship Kenya?

GREAT Scholarship Kenya is open to students from Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe studying at the Masters level.

What does GREAT Scholarship Kenya cover?

This partial tuition scholarship covers tuition and may include additional benefits such as living expenses and travel costs.

When is the deadline for GREAT Scholarship Kenya?

The application deadline is May 31, 2026. Apply early as some components may take time to prepare.

How do I apply for GREAT Scholarship Kenya from Africa?

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