The KFW EAC is open for application for its 2026-2027 scholarship scheme. Founded and funded by the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), the scholarship announced Cohort 4 of the KfW-funded EAC Scholarship Programme, offering up to 120 funded Master’s scholarships to eligible nationals of eight East African Community (EAC) Partner States.
“The opportunity is designed for talented young graduates seeking postgraduate study in another EAC country while gaining access to financial support, leadership development, mentoring and regional networking opportunities.
“The approved programmes cover a broad range of postgraduate fields. Examples include Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computing and Information Systems, Environmental Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Agricultural and Food Sciences, Development Finance, Human Resource Management and Supply Chain Management.”
Applications will open on August 20, 2026, and will stay open until September 10, 2026. The scheme offers substantial funding package for students who otherwise struggle to finance postgraduate education abroad. Scholars receive:
- Return economy-class air travel between their home and host countries.
- Full tuition fees paid directly to the host university.
- EUR 200 arrival allowance.
- EUR 380 monthly stipend for accommodation, meals, local transport and other living costs.
- EUR 650 study-materials allowance.
- EUR 1,500 study and research allowance.
- Medical insurance for the scholarship period.
- Visa or entry-fee support where applicable.
- Participation in at least one extracurricular event.
This scholarship is limited by region, and it is only open to nationals of the following eight EAC Partner States: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. Applicants must be below 35 years of age at the time of application and must apply to study in an EAC Partner State other than their country of citizenship.
Candidates must also hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Upper Division, Distinction or an equivalent qualification and must have applied for admission to an eligible Master’s programme at a participating university.
To apply, applicants should submit the following documents:
- National ID or passport
- Recent passport photograph
- Proof of university admission application
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcript
- Curriculum Vitae
- Academic reference letter
- Professional reference letter
- Bank statements, where applicable
- Professional membership certificates, where applicable
- Evidence of awards, publications, research, fellowships or certifications
- Leadership and volunteer certificates
- Evidence of financial hardship or other relevant circumstances, where applicable.
The programme particularly encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities and applicants from other disadvantaged backgrounds, with a target of at least 50% female participation among scholarship beneficiaries.
Successful applicants will be contacted in December, 2026.
https://iucea.org/two-year-funded-masters-scholarships-for-cohort-4
