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🎓 General · Undergraduate

East African Community Scholarship Scheme

East African Community (EAC)

🌍 Fully Funded Undergraduate EAC Partner States Open to: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan

📋About this scholarship

Promotes academic exchange between EAC partner states. Allows students to study at top universities in other EAC countries at home-country rates, sometimes with EAC financial support.

👤Who should apply

Citizens of EAC partner states wishing to study in another EAC country. Eligibility depends on specific bilateral agreements. Monitor the EAC and Ministry of Education websites for announcements.

📊Chances of success

★★★★★

Accessible Good success rate for qualified applicants. Pay attention to eligibility criteria and submit before the deadline.

🗺️How to apply — step by step

Check EAC and Ministry of Education websites annually for open calls

Applications usually go through the national Ministry of Education

Submit academic records and a statement of why you are applying to study in a partner state

Await Ministry-level review and nomination

EAC secretariat confirms final awards

📁Required documents

National ID

Academic transcripts

Recommendation from school principal or university

Motivation letter

Passport or travel document

✍️How to write your motivation letter

EAC scholarships are underused and therefore less competitive. Emphasise regional integration — how studying in another EAC country will help you understand the region and contribute to East African cooperation in your career.

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