Empowering Future Leaders
Are you a high-achieving student from an underprivileged background with big dreams and even bigger potential? USIU-Africa is offering a limited number of competitive scholarships for the Fall Semester 2025 - opening doors to a world-class education at one of Africa’s premier universities.

Why USIU-Africa?

• One in five students receives financial aid.
• Access to modern, state-of-the-art facilities.
• Global academic standards in a diverse, inclusive environment.

AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

Full Scholarship

• Covers 100% tuition, books, computer lab, and room & board.
• 2 scholarships available

Eligibility:

• KCSE B+ and above
• Minimum B in English & Math
• Demonstrated financial need, leadership, and academic excellence

Partial Scholarship

• Covers 100% tuition only
• 3 scholarships available

Eligibility:

• KCSE B and above
• Minimum B- in English & Math

Diversity Scholarship

• For students from ASAL regions, informal settlements, and Persons with Disabilities
• 4 scholarships available
• Covers 100% tuition only

Eligibility:

• KCSE C+ and above
• Minimum C in English & Math
• Must show financial need and leadership potential

First-Time Freshman Scholarship

• Open to local and international students
• 4 scholarships available
• Covers 30% of tuition

Eligibility:

• KCSE C+ and above
• Minimum C in English & Math
• Must show financial need and leadership potential

Criminal Justice Scholarship

• For Kenyan civil servants pursuing a BA in Criminal Justice Studies
• 4 scholarships available
• Covers 50% tuition

Eligibility:

• KCSE C+ and above
• C and above in English & Math
• Letter from supervisor required

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Letter of application
2. Duly filled USIU-Africa Scholarship Application Form
3. KCSE or A-Level results & certificates
4. Personal essay
5. Proof of financial need

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

• First-time undergraduate applicants (except Pharmacy & Nursing)
• Economically disadvantaged students
• Academically talented, leadership-driven, and community-focused individuals

ELIGIBLE DEGREE PROGRAMS

• Selected programs across IT, Business, Arts, and Social Sciences. Full list available here

KEY DATES

• Call Release - Friday, June 20, 2025
• Application Deadline: Friday, July 20, 2025
• Shortlisting: July
• Interviews & Awards: August
• Orientation & Admission: September

APPLY NOW!

• Email your complete application to: finaid@usiu.ac.ke
• Questions? Call us at: 0730 116 745 / 776

If you do not receive communication by Thursday, July 31, 2025, consider your application unsuccessful.