197 Fully Funded Undergraduate, Master's & PhD Scholarships with Tuition Support, Monthly Living Allowance, Mobility Grant, Health Insurance & Regional Academic Exchange Opportunities
Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)
Program Location
• East Africa
The EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme (EAC-SMS) 2026/2027 is now accepting applications for 197 fully funded scholarships for Undergraduate, Master's, and PhD studies across participating universities in East Africa. The programme aims to strengthen regional integration by enabling students to study in an EAC Partner State other than their own while gaining access to high-quality education, research opportunities, and cross-cultural experiences.
Eligibility Criteria
• Be a citizen of an EAC Partner State
• Apply to study in an EAC country other than your home country
• Meet the admission requirements of the selected university
• Meet the academic requirements for the chosen programme
• Demonstrate strong academic performance
Funding / Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
• Full tuition fee coverage
• Monthly living allowance
• Mobility/travel support
• Health insurance
• Research support (where applicable)
• Regional academic exchange opportunities
• Professional networking and career development
Eligible Study Levels
• Undergraduate
• Master's Degree
• PhD
Eligible Countries
• Burundi
• Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
• Kenya
• Rwanda
• Somalia
• South Sudan
• Tanzania
• Uganda
Programme Features
• 197 Fully Funded Scholarships
• Undergraduate, Master's & PhD Opportunities
• Full Tuition Coverage
• Monthly Living Allowance
• Mobility & Travel Support
• Health Insurance
• Regional Student Exchange Experience
• International Academic Collaboration
• Cross-Cultural Learning Opportunities
20 augustus 2026