Scholarship
Government Scholarships for Public University Students
These scholarships are provided by the Kenyan government to support first-year students placed in public universities through the KUCCPS system. The funding is part of the Student-Centred Funding Model designed to ensure access to higher education regardless of financial background.
About this scholarship
Government Scholarships for Public University Students is offered by Universities Fund Kenya at bachelor level. The award is valued at Variable based on the Student-Centred Funding Model, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Variable based on the Student-Centred Funding Model. Selection is need-based, so financial circumstances are central to the assessment.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor level. Nationality requirements apply: Kenya.
Eligibility
First-year students placed in public universities by KUCCPS for the 2026/2027 academic year.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-09-06. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor
Nationality requirements
Kenya
Funding basis
Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Universities Fund Kenya
- Award
- Variable based on the Student-Centred Funding Model
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Nationality
- Kenya
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-09-06
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20