Scholarships
Kenyatta University Scholarships 2017/2018 Application Form
Kenyatta University (KU) has announced 100 partial scholarships for needy and talented students for the Academic Year 2017/2018. The partial scholarships are awarded by the University in Collaboration with Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and will cover TUITION COST ONLY. HELB will offer a loan for part of the tuition fee which will have to be repaid subject to recovery conditions upon completion of your degree.
New Student Scholarships
A: OVS Scholarships
Seventy (70) Scholarships are being offered for Orphans and Vulnerable Students (OVS) from Kenya seeking to pursue undergraduate degrees at KU. Click here for the application form.
B: Sports Scholarships
There are FIVE (5) scholarships for exceptional talented sportsmen and sportswomen to take a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Science and Sports Management, and Exercise and Sports Science. Click here for the application form.
C: Scholarships for Performing Arts
There are FIVE (5) scholarships for exceptional students talented in performing arts to take a Bachelor’s degree in Music, Fine Art and Theatre Arts. Click here for the application form.
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum Mean Grade of C+ in 2014 or 2015 KCSE
- Applicants should have an Admission letter from the University.
- Duly filled application form.
- Documentary evidence of being needy, and/or talented for the indicated degree.
- Copy of National ID.
- Certified copies of relevant certificates/transcripts.
- A Reference letter from a relevant authority e.g. Pastor/Priest/Imam/ Chief/Head teacher.
CONTINUING STUDENTS
TWENTY (20) partial OVS scholarships are also on offer to deserving continuing students pursuing various degrees at KU. Click here for the application form.
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- Duly filled application form.
- Documentary evidence of being needy, and/or talented.
- Copy of National ID.
- Certified copies of relevant certificates/transcripts.
- A Reference letter from a relevant authority e.g. Pastor/Priest/Imam/ Chief/Head teacher.
NOTE: Application Procedure
All interested applicants MUST submit the applications to the KU Financial Aid Office by Friday, 14th July, 2017:
Applicants for these scholarships should visit the KU website at http://fao.ku.ac.ke to download the application form, or visit the Financial Aid Office at the Directorate Complex, 2nd Floor, Office N0. 209.
Further information contact
Financial Aid Requirements can be obtained from:
Director, Financial Aid Office (KU)
Tel: +254-0725847914 or +254-0208704535
Email: [email protected]
The successful candidates will be contacted by the University by 18th August, 2017. Students who have benefitted from other funding sources are not eligible for the scholarships