Scholarship
KfW EAC Master’s Scholarships
A scholarship programme funded by KfW to support academically talented but financially disadvantaged students from the East African Community. It aims to foster regional integration through leadership development and academic excellence.
About this scholarship
KfW EAC Master’s Scholarships is offered by Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) for study in Burundi at master level. The award is valued at Fully funded, provided as full ride support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Fully funded. 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 Mathematics, Engineering, Informatics, Science, Technology and Business. Nationality requirements apply: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.
Eligibility
Nationals of EAC partner states pursuing Master’s studies in an EAC Partner State other than their own.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. 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
Mathematics, Engineering, Informatics, Science, Technology and Business
Nationality requirements
Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda
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 (IUCEA)
- Study destination
- Burundi
- Eligible applicant countries
- Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda
- Award
- Fully funded
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- master
- Fields of study
- Mathematics, Engineering, Informatics, Science, Technology and Business
- Nationality
- Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-07