Scholarships

Kenyatta University Scholarships 2017/2018 Application Form

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Kenyatta University (KU) has announced 100 partial scholarships for needy and talented students for the Academic Year 2017/2018. The partial scholarships are awarded by the University in Collaboration with Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and will cover TUITION COST ONLY. HELB will offer a loan for part of the tuition fee which will have to be repaid subject to recovery conditions upon completion of your degree.

New Student Scholarships

A: OVS Scholarships

Seventy (70) Scholarships are being offered for Orphans and Vulnerable Students (OVS) from Kenya seeking to pursue undergraduate degrees at KU. Click here for the application form.

B: Sports Scholarships

There are FIVE (5) scholarships for exceptional talented sportsmen and sportswomen to take a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Science and Sports Management, and Exercise and Sports Science. Click here for the application form.

C: Scholarships for Performing Arts

There are FIVE (5) scholarships for exceptional students talented in performing arts to take a Bachelor’s degree in Music, Fine Art and Theatre Arts. Click here for the application form.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum Mean Grade of C+ in 2014 or 2015 KCSE
  • Applicants should have an Admission letter from the University.
  • Duly filled application form.
  • Documentary evidence of being needy, and/or talented for the indicated degree.
  • Copy of National ID.
  • Certified copies of relevant certificates/transcripts.
  • A Reference letter from a relevant authority e.g. Pastor/Priest/Imam/ Chief/Head teacher.

CONTINUING STUDENTS

TWENTY (20) partial OVS scholarships are also on offer to deserving continuing students pursuing various degrees at KU. Click here for the application form.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

  • Duly filled application form.
  • Documentary evidence of being needy, and/or talented.
  • Copy of National ID.
  • Certified copies of relevant certificates/transcripts.
  • A Reference letter from a relevant authority e.g. Pastor/Priest/Imam/ Chief/Head teacher.

NOTE: Application Procedure

All interested applicants MUST submit the applications to the KU Financial Aid Office by Friday, 14th  July, 2017:

Applicants for these scholarships should visit the KU website at http://fao.ku.ac.ke  to download the application form, or visit the Financial Aid Office at the Directorate Complex, 2nd Floor, Office N0. 209.

Further information contact

Financial Aid Requirements can be obtained from:

Director, Financial Aid Office (KU)

Tel: +254-0725847914 or +254-0208704535

Email: [email protected]

The successful candidates will be contacted by the University by 18th August, 2017.  Students who have benefitted from other funding sources are not eligible for the scholarships

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