EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme (EAC-SMS) 2026/2027
Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)
Quick Facts
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MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
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About This Scholarship
The EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme supports students from EAC Partner States to pursue Diploma, Undergraduate, Master’s and PhD studies at 28 universities across six East African countries, with 197 scholarships available for the 2026/2027 intake. The scholarship covers tuition fees, examination fees, international travel, health insurance, and research support for Master’s and PhD students, while students cover accommodation and living expenses.
What This Scholarship Covers
- 100% tuition fees covered by host universities
- Examination fees covered by host universities
- International travel expenses
- Health insurance
- Research support for Master's and PhD students
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a national and resident of an EAC Partner State (national ID/passport/birth certificate required)
- 2 Must apply to an eligible programme at a university in a country other than your own
- 3 Must demonstrate excellent academic performance per the host programme's entry requirements
- 4 For Master's and PhD applicants: must hold Upper Second-Class Honours, Distinction or equivalent
- 5 Must be below 35 years of age for Master's applicants; below 45 years of age for PhD applicants at the time of application
- 6 Work experience is an added advantage for PhD applicants