Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs 2025/2026

Background

The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) invites suitably qualified students who are nationals of the East African Community (EAC) Partner States to apply for the EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme (EAC-SMS) for the academic year 2025/2026.

What is the EAC-SMS?

The EAC-SMS is a regional scholarship programme designed to promote student exchange across the EAC Partner States. It supports students to pursue undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD studies at universities in a Partner State other than their own.

Scholarship Coverage

This is a cost-sharing programme supported by:

• Host universities: Waive tuition and examination fees for students from other Partner States.
• IUCEA Secretariat: Covers travel expenses, health insurance, and research costs.
• Parents/Guardians/Students: Cover remaining costs such as accommodation and daily living expenses through personal means or other available support schemes.

Scholarships Available for 2025/2026

A total of 177 scholarships are available in various disciplines:

• 91 Undergraduate
• 76 Master’s
• 10 PhD

Where to Study?

Participating universities from across the EAC Partner States are offering the scholarships for specific programmes. The full list of programmes, institutions, number of slots, and intakes is available in Table 1 of the official call document which can be accessed through this link:  https://www.iucea.org/call-for-applications/

The deadline is 30th June 2025.

To Apply or see more details, follow this LINK