EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme For Africans | Fully Funded
Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) EAC Student Mobility Scheme 2026/2027 Overview
The EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme is a regional initiative managed by the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) to foster student exchange across the East African Community. The scheme funds students to pursue postgraduate degrees (Master's or PhD) at designated universities in an EAC Partner State other than their country of origin, promoting academic collaboration and regional integration.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality & Residency: Must be a citizen and resident of an EAC Partner State (Burundi, DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, or Uganda).
- Cross-Border Requirement: Must apply to a university located in an EAC country outside your home country.
- Academic Threshold: Must hold an Upper Second-Class Honours, Distinction, or equivalent for Master’s and PhD programs.
- Age Limits: Must be under 35 years for Master’s applicants and under 45 years for PhD applicants at the time of application.
- Additional Assets: Work experience is an added advantage for PhD candidates.
Scholarship Benefits & Award Package
CategoryValue & Financial SupportTuition & Fees100% full coverage of university tuition and academic feesLiving AllowanceComprehensive stipend covering living expenses, meals, and housingTravel & RelocationFunding to cover cross-border travel between home and host EAC countryDurationCovers the full official duration of the approved Master’s or PhD program
Required Documentation
- Completed EAC Student Mobility Scheme Application Form
- Letter of Motivation detailing academic and regional integration goals
- Comprehensive, signed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of academic certificates and official transcripts
- Copy of the host university application form and attachments
- Proof of EAC citizenship (National ID, Passport, or Birth Certificate)
- Official Proof of Residency (Certificate from local government authorities)
- Recent passport-size color photograph
- Supporting evidence of leadership, awards, or community service
- Letters of recommendation and relevant medical reports
How to Apply
- Select an eligible Master's or PhD program at a participating host university in another EAC country.
- Verify that you meet the host university’s specific admission criteria.
- Compile and convert all required application documents into clear PDF files (and image files for photographs).
- Access the official IUCEA EAC Student Mobility portal and complete the online application.
- Upload all mandatory attachments and submit your application before the official deadline. (Inquiries can be directed to eacsms@iucea.org).