Scholarship
EAC Scholarship Programme (KfW-funded)
This program fosters regional integration by supporting students to pursue Master's studies in an East African Community (EAC) partner state other than their own. It specifically targets students in Mathematics, Engineering, Informatics, Science, Technology, and Business.
About this scholarship
EAC Scholarship Programme (KfW-funded) is offered by Inter-University Council for East Africa for study in Rwanda at master level. The award is valued at Two-year funded scholarship, provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Two-year funded scholarship. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master level. Eligible study areas include STEM and Business. Nationality requirements apply: EAC Nationals.
Eligibility
EAC nationals under 35 years old from member states including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, etc.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-09-10. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master
Fields of study
STEM and Business
Nationality requirements
EAC Nationals
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Inter-University Council for East Africa
- Study destination
- Rwanda
- Eligible applicant countries
- Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda
- Award
- Two-year funded scholarship
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- master
- Fields of study
- STEM and Business
- Nationality
- EAC Nationals
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-09-10
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20