Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Programme (HoAGW4RP) | 2025/2026
Government of Kenya
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About This Scholarship
Are you a Kenyan professional in the water sector with a passion for sustainable groundwater management? Here’s a life-changing opportunity! The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation (MoWSI) and in partnership with the World Bank under the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project, is offering 20 fully funded Master’s scholarships to empower water sector professionals with advanced, technical, and policy-level skills to safeguard Kenya’s groundwater future.
🌍 About the HoAGW4RP Initiative
The HoAGW4RP is a five-year project (2022–2027) designed to sustainably manage groundwater resources across the arid and semi-arid counties of Turkana, Wajir, Garissa, Marsabit, and Mandera. The program targets over 1.5 million rural residents through aquifer mapping, policy development, and professional capacity building.
🎓 Scholarship Program Overview
- Equip professionals with skills in groundwater science, geospatial technology, hydrology, and environmental policy
- Build local capacity to tackle challenges like water scarcity, pollution, and transboundary governance
- Strengthen Kenya’s resilience to climate change and groundwater stress
📌 Priority Master’s Programs (at Local Universities)
- MSc in Geology (UoN)
- MSc in Applied Geophysics (JKUAT)
- MSc in Climate Change and Adaptation (UoN)
- MSc in Environmental Governance (UoN)
- MSc in Environmental Planning & Management (KU)
- MSc in Civil Engineering – Water Engineering Option (JKUAT)
- MSc in Geospatial Information Systems & Remote Sensing (JKUAT)
- MSc in Hydrology and Water Resources (KU)
- MSc in Water Sanitation and Hygiene – WASH (KU)
- MA in International Relations and Diplomacy (KU)
- MA in Project Monitoring and Evaluation (KU)
🔹 At least 2 candidates per program will be selected.
🔹 Duration: 2 years (Academic Years 2025/2026–2026/2027)
🧾 What the Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition fees
- Research costs
- Administrative expenses
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Kenyan citizen aged 40 or below
- Bachelor’s degree with at least upper second-class honours
- Minimum 2 years’ relevant work experience in the water sector
- Available full-time for 2 years of study
- No previous government-funded Master’s scholarship
- Employer support letter confirming study leave
- Admission into one of the eligible programs
- Bonus: Applicants from MoWSI, RCGW, WRA, WSTF, or counties (Turkana, Mandera, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir)
📝 Application Process: 3 Easy Phases
Phase 1: Apply to University
Apply for admission to your chosen program through the university portal or eCitizen.
Phase 2: Submit Scholarship Application
Once admitted, send the following to hoa@rcgw.go.ke with subject “APPLICATION FOR THE HOA MSc SCHOLARSHIP”:
- Admission letter (MSc)
- CV, certified transcripts, and academic certificates
- Motivation letter (max 1 page)
- Employer’s support letter
- National ID or passport
- Concept note (max 1000 words) on a groundwater/water resource challenge
Phase 3: Final Evaluation & Selection
Applications will be evaluated by RCGW and university committees. Admission does not guarantee scholarship.
⏳ Deadline
University application deadline: July 22, 2025
Apply early to improve your chances!
📬 For More Information
- Visit: https://rcgw.go.ke/internships/
- Email: hoa@rcgw.go.ke
🌟 Why This Matters
This is more than a scholarship—it’s an investment in climate resilience, groundwater sustainability, and the next generation of technical leaders in water governance. If you’re passionate about solving water challenges in Kenya, don’t miss this chance to become a future groundwater champion.