Kenyan students aspiring to pursue university education abroad have a fresh opportunity following the announcement of 30 government-sponsored scholarships by China and Mauritius for the 2027 academic intake.
The two countries have each offered 15 scholarship places, opening the way for eligible Kenyan applicants to study from undergraduate degrees to advanced postgraduate and doctoral qualifications. The scholarships are open to school leavers, university graduates and aspiring researchers, and offer successful applicants exposure to different academic environments, research opportunities and international learning experiences.
The Chinese government has offered Kenya 15 scholarships for the 2027/2028 academic year. The opportunities cover undergraduate degree programmes, master's degree programmes and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes.
Interested applicants are required to submit their applications through the China Scholarship Council's official portal, www.campuschina.org. They must also follow the nomination and documentation procedures prescribed by Kenya's Ministry of Education. The deadline for submitting applications is November 18, 2026, at 5pm.
The Chinese programme has emphasised the use of the recognised government application channels, with Kenya's Ministry of Education serving as the authorised dispatching agent.
Kenyan students can also benefit from 15 scholarships offered by the Government of Mauritius under the Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Scheme 2027. The programme covers undergraduate degrees, Master of Philosophy (MPhil), combined MPhil/PhD programmes and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes.
The Mauritius programme follows a two-stage application process. Prospective applicants must first seek admission to a public higher education institution in Mauritius by the end of January 2027. Those proceeding with the scholarship application must then submit two copies of the required application documents to Kenya's Ministry of Education. The final deadline for submitting scholarship applications is February 23, 2027, at 5pm.
Applicants seeking either opportunity should begin by reviewing the official scholarship announcements and confirming that they meet the academic and other eligibility requirements. The Ministry of Education's website, https://www.education.go.ke/, provides scholarship information, application guidelines and relevant documentation. For the Chinese scholarship, applications are also submitted through the China Scholarship Council at https://www.campuschina.org/.
Applicants should follow the separate procedures for each country rather than assume that submitting an application through one platform completes the entire process.
What the scholarships offer
The two programmes allow Kenyan learners to pursue higher education abroad without independently financing the entire cost of their studies, subject to the funding conditions of each award. The inclusion of undergraduate, master's and doctoral programmes caters for students at different stages of academic development, and the Mauritius MPhil and PhD pathways offer graduates interested in research an additional route to advanced qualifications.
With the Chinese application deadline on November 18, 2026, prospective applicants need to act quickly, while those targeting Mauritius have more time to prepare their admission and scholarship documents. Applicants should confirm the exact eligibility criteria, funding coverage, eligible courses and documentation requirements before applying.
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