Scholarship
Two-Year Funded Master’s Scholarships
A KfW-funded scholarship program designed to support academically talented but financially disadvantaged students from the East African Community to pursue Master's studies in an EAC Partner State other than their own. The program aims to foster regional integration through shared learning in STEM and business disciplines.
About this scholarship
Two-Year Funded 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 Full funding for 2 years, provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full funding for 2 years. 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 Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.
Eligibility
Nationals of EAC Partner States (including Burundi) aged below 35 years who are pursuing eligible Master's programmes in Mathematics, Engineering, Informatics, Science, Technology, and Business-related disciplines.
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
Mathematics, Engineering, Informatics, Science, Technology and Business
Nationality requirements
Burundi, Democratic Republic of 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 Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda
- Award
- Full funding for 2 years
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- 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 Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-09-10
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-21