The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), with support from the Federal Republic of Germany through KfW, invites applications for Cohort 4 of the EAC Scholarship Programme (EACSP). The programme supports talented and financially disadvantaged students from East African Community (EAC) Partner States to pursue Master’s studies in another EAC country.
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
- Be nationals of an EAC Partner State (Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, or Uganda)
- Be below 35 years of age
- Apply to study in an EAC country other than their country of citizenship
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Upper Division, Distinction or equivalent
- Apply to an eligible Master’s programme at a participating university
- Submit a complete scholarship application before the deadline
Priority Fields of Study
Eligible Master’s programmes are offered in the following thematic areas:
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Informatics
- Science
- Technology
- Business Science
Participating universities are located across Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania – More information on the participating universities can be found in the document.
How to Apply
The application process consists of two steps:
- Apply for admission to an eligible Master’s programme at a participating university in another EAC country.
- Complete the EAC Scholarship application form and submit all required supporting documents.
Scholarship application form
For full details on eligibility, participating universities, eligible programmes and application requirements, please consult the official call for applications.
Application Deadline: 10 September 2026