EAC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

1. Background

The EAC Scholarship Programme (EACSP) is a regional initiative of the East African Community (EAC) and the Federal Republic of Germany. Implemented by the Inter-University Council for East Africa, the Programme seeks to develop future leaders who will contribute to regional integration and sustainable development by supporting students to pursue Master’s studies in an EAC Partner State other than their country of citizenship.

The Programme was launched in 2018 and has already supported 180 Master’s students from across the East African Community through its first Phase. Building on the success of Phase I, Phase II commenced in October 2025 and is expected to support at least 280 students across three cohorts from all current EAC partner states: Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.

The Programme provides scholarships to academically talented but financially disadvantaged students pursuing eligible Master’s programmes in Mathematics, Engineering, Informatics, Science, Technology and Business-related disciplines. In addition to financial support, scholarship recipients benefit from leadership development, mentoring, networking opportunities and regional integration activities.

Vision of the Programme: “Leadership to Foster Regional Integration.”

2. Scholarship Package

• a) One return economy-class air ticket between the scholar’s home country and the host country upon commencement and completion of studies
• b) Full tuition fees payable directly to the host university
• c) Arrival allowance of EUR 200 upon arrival in the study country and opening a bank account
• d) A monthly stipend of EUR 380 to cover accommodation, meals, local transport and other living expenses
• e) A lump-sum allowance of EUR 650 for study materials
• f) A one-time EUR 1,500 study and research allowance
• g) Medical insurance coverage for the duration of the scholarship
• h) Visa/Entry fee (where required)
• i) Participation in at least one extracurricular event

3. Eligible Master’s Programmes

Programmes offered at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology under Cohort 4:

Applicants may apply for more than one programme. Female applicants, persons with disabilities and applicants from other disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The Programme aims to achieve at least 50% female participation among scholarship beneficiaries.

4. Admission Criteria for the Programmes

An applicant seeking admission to a Master’s degree by coursework and dissertation at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology under the EAC Scholarship must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7; OR a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or a B grade from an accredited Higher Learning Institution; and
• Be under 35 years of age at the time of application.

Specific Programme Requirements

5. Eligibility to Benefit from the EAC Scholarship Programme

The application for the EAC Scholarship should be submitted directly to IUCEA. Applicants must meet all of the following:

1. Be a citizen of any of the eight (8) EAC Partner States;
2. Be below 35 years of age at the time of application;
3. Apply to study in an EAC Partner State other than their country of citizenship;
4. Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division, Distinction or equivalent;
5. Have applied for admission to an eligible Master’s programme offered by The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology;
6. Submit a complete scholarship application within the stipulated application period.

Mandatory Supporting Documents

1. National ID or Passport
2. Passport Photograph (recent colour photo of full head and upper shoulders)
3. Proof of University admission application (admission letter, acknowledgement email, receipt, portal screenshot, etc.)
4. Bachelor’s Degree Certificate and Transcript
5. Equating of foreign qualifications (if obtained outside the host country)
6. Certified English translations of documents not in English
7. Certified true copies of Bachelor’s degree certificate and academic transcript
8. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
9. Bank Statements (last six months), where applicable
10. Academic Reference Letter
11. Professional Reference Letter

6. Application Process

1. Applicants should apply through the JOOUST pOSTGRADUATE Application System at https://postgraduate.jooust.ac.ke/apply
2. Applicants shall pay a non-refundable application fee of KSH 3,000 through the payment instructions provided. Appropriate payment options for applicants outside Kenya shall be provided through the application portal.
3. Applicants will be notified of their admission status via email by 25^th September 2026.

7. Supporting Documents for Admission at JOOUST

Along with the application, each applicant should submit the following supporting documents in English:

• Academic certificates and transcripts
• Evidence of Nationality of a Partner State in the East African Community (passport or national identity card)
• Evidence of application fee payment

8. Further Enquiries

For further enquiries regarding admission, applicants may contact the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology: