About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
The EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme is a regional programme designed to promote student exchange across the East African Community. It supports students to pursue studies at universities in a Partner State other than their own — deepening regional integration through shared learning.
This is a cost-sharing programme delivered by IUCEA, host universities and students together.
Aim and Benefits of EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme Undergraduate Scholarship
Host Universities
Waive tuition and examination fees for students from other Partner States.IUCEA Secretariat
Covers travel expenses, health insurance, and a research lump sum for Master's & PhD.Student / Guardian
Cover accommodation, daily living expenses, and other university fees.
Requirements for EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
Be a national and resident of an EAC Partner State (national ID / passport / birth certificate required).
Apply to an eligible programme at a university in a country other than your own.
Excellent academic performance per the host programme's entry requirements.
Upper Second-Class Honours, Distinction or equivalent for Master's and PhD applicants.
Age below 35 for Master's; below 45 for PhD at the time of application.
Work experience is an added advantage for PhD applicants.
The application is two-fold — one for admission and one for the EAC-SMS scholarship. IUCEA handles the university submission on your behalf.
Choose your programme
Identify a programme and host university in the official Call for Applications on the IUCEA website. Review each programme's admission requirements.Prepare your documents
Compile all required documents (see checklist). Foreign qualifications must be equated by your national commission for higher education. Non-English documents must be officially translated.Submit to IUCEA
How to apply