THE SMARTMIND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (SSP)

Masters Scholarship Program to be offered to students interested in taking a two-year Masters program at Kenyatta University, Nairobi - Kenya. The SSP is funded by various partners of Smartmind Education Consultants.

It is therefore a merit-based scholarship program offered on the basis of:

• a. Interest as communicated through a Statement of Purpose
• b. Undergraduate performance
• c. Nationality (Must be from these countries)

Covers:

1. Tuition fees
2. Monthly stipend to cover: Accommodation, food, transportation and any other expenses
3. One-time relocation fee
4. One return air/bus ticket to and from home country at the beginning and end of study
5. Two-year student visa
6. Airport transfers on arrival
7. Two scheduled capacity building programs on employability

Does Not Cover:

1. University admission costs
2. Any leisure travels during the period of study
3. Additional year(s) of study as a result of change of course, credit failures or extended research thesis/project writing
4. Additional flight/bus tickets during the period of the scholarship

SSP TIMELINES:

1. 15TH October 2025- 31st January 2026: University Application.
2. 1st February 2026- 28th February 2026: Scholarship Application.
3. 1st March 2026- 30th April 2026: Assessment.
4. 1st-5th May 2026: Award and communication to the successful.
5. 14th to 16th August 2026: Arrival in Nairobi.
6. 19th August 2026: Reception Dinner

Eligibility criteria are here.

SMARTMIND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - MASTERS PROGRAM AT KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Be a Citizen of these countries here.
• Be a Citizen of these countries here.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree with a 2nd class upper division or an equivalent of CGPA of 3.0+ or 60% and above.
• Provide:
  1. Copy of Bachelors Degree Certificate
  2. Copy of Bachelors Degree Transcripts
  3. Copy of High School Certificate
• Statements of References from two referees (one academic referee from Bachelors university)
• A Statement of Purpose
• Applicants from non-anglophone countries should provide proof of English proficiency:
  1. Accepted certificates: IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, Persons
  2. Exemptions: Applicants from English-medium universities, BA/Education in English Lit, IGCSE/US/English High School systems

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

1. Copy of Passport (biodata page)
2. Valid Admission Letter from University
3. Passport photo
4. Academic documents as listed above (translated to English)
5. Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Clearance Certificate)
6. Statement of Purpose
7. Statements of Reference

Eligible Countries