Kenyatta University Scholarships 2012

Kenyatta University’s Philosophy is sensitivity and responsiveness to societal needs and the right of every  person to knowledge

Full OVS Scholarships
 

Kenyatta University is offering FOUR (4) Scholarships for Orphans and Vulnerable Students (OVS) from Kenya seeking to pursue undergraduate degrees at KU. The scholarships will cover the full tuition cost beginning the academic year 2012/2013 for OVS who have already been admitted to KU programmes.

Requirements: Minimum C+ Mean grade in 2010 or 2011 KCSE.

Partial OVS 40% Scholarships
 

There are TWENTY (20) Partial Scholarships for tuition for full time students already ¡n session at KU for the year beginning September 2012/2013. The scholarship will cover 40% tuition cost beginning the academic year 2012/2013 for students with proven high performance and genuine need of financial assistance.

Partial OVS 25% Scholarships
 

There are SIXTEEN (16) Partial Scholarships for tuition from Kenyatta University Students Association (KUSA); for full time students already in session at KU for the year beginning September 2012/2013. The scholarship will cover 25% tuition cost beginning the academic year 2012/2013 for students with proven high
performance and genuine need of financial assistance.

KU Internal Bursary
 

The Internal bursaries are for students already enrolled into Kenyatta University programmes and are awarded based on the need of vulnerable students. Special forms are availed at Dean of Students Office in September annually, a week after start of an academic year. Applicants are advised to provide copies of documents supporting their need.
 

Note: The application is made through the Dean of Students.

KU Postgraduate Scholarships
 

The University is offering TWENTY (20) postgraduate scholarships to cover tuition for the Masters programme. These scholarships will be awarded to graduate students admitted in September 2012/2013 academic year and will be based on proven high academic performance.
 

Note: The application is made through the Dean, Graduate School.
 

Note: Application Procedure for OVS Scholarships
 

All interested applicants must submit the following to the KU Financial Aid Office by July 31st 2012: Application letter, filled application form, certified copies of relevant certificates/transcripts, reference letter by Head Teacher and a short essay of 200 words on why you deserve the scholarship. 

Applicants for these scholarships should visit the KU website at http://www.ku.ac.ke to download the application form or visit the Financial Aid Office on Malagasy Street, office No. 16

Further information on KU
Financial Aid requirements can be obtained from
Director, Financial Aid Office
Tel. +254-07258479 14 or +254-20-87 10901 ext 522
Email: financial-aid@ku.ac.ke

Those who do not hear from us by August 20th 2012 should consider their application unsuccessful.

Students who have benefited from other funding sources are not eligible for the scholarships