United States International University Africa (USIU-Africa) 2022 Undergraduate Scholarships for African Students

Published: 04 Aug 2022

USIU-Africa offers scholarships to bright and needy students who would like to join the university, for their undergraduate studies. All scholarships except the Sports Scholarship, are advertised on the USIU-Africa website and in any of the two major Kenyan daily newspapers (The Daily Nation and The Standard) in the spring (April) of every semester. The selection/interview process takes place in July of the Summer semester and the recipients are awarded the scholarship in September of the fall semester of every year.

USIU-Africa Full/Partial USIU-Africa Scholarship

USIU-Africa Full/Partial USIU-Africa Scholarship Benefits

• This covers the full costs of tuition, books, computer laboratory, and room and board fees in the university hostels for two applicants (female and male).
• The Partial USIU-Africa Scholarship covers 100% tuition cost for one female and one male candidate.

Requirements for USIU-Africa Full/Partial USIU-Africa Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria for Full USIU-Africa Scholarship

• Applications must have sat the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations not more than one year prior to the award.
• Have attained a mean grade of B+ (Plus) or better, with at least a B plain in English and Mathematics in KCSE.
• Successful candidates must maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 and above to remain eligible.

Eligibility Criteria for Partial USIU-Africa Scholarship

• Applicants must have sat the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (KCSE) not more than one year prior to the award.
• Have attained a mean grade of B (plain) or better, with at least a B- in English and Mathematics in KCSE.
• Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 and above to remain eligible.

Application Documents

• An application letter
• Copies of the relevant certificates certified by the Principal or Head Teacher
• School Leaving Certificate
• A recommendation letter from the Principal or Head Teacher of High School Attended
• An essay detailing your background information and degree you wish to pursue
• Reasons why you deserve the scholarship

Application Deadline

How to Apply