Students from eligible East African Community (EAC) countries can apply for a fully funded Master of Science in Economics scholarship at Daystar University in Kenya.
The scholarship is being offered through a partnership between Daystar University and the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA). The programme will begin in January 2027 and will take two years to complete.
Applications are open from August 20, 2026, to September 10, 2026.
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is available to citizens of EAC Partner States other than Kenya.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Be a citizen of an eligible EAC Partner State other than Kenya.
Be 35 years old or younger at the time of application.
Have admission to the MSc in Economics programme at Daystar University.
Have at least a Second Class Honours Upper Division degree or a GPA of 2.75 out of 4.0.
Applicants with a Lower Second Class degree may also be considered if they have at least two years of relevant work experience.
Be willing to study at Daystar University in Kenya.
Kenyan citizens are not eligible for this particular scholarship because the opportunity is intended for EAC nationals from other Partner States.
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
Successful applicants will receive financial support for several costs related to their studies.
The scholarship covers:
Tuition fees
Monthly stipend
Medical insurance
Research allowance
One return air ticket
The monthly stipend amount has not been stated in the scholarship information provided, so applicants should confirm the details with Daystar University before applying.
About the MSc in Economics Programme
The scholarship is specifically for the Master of Science in Economics programme at Daystar University.
The course will run for two years, with the January 2027 intake expected to mark the start of studies for successful scholarship recipients.
Applicants should note that the scholarship is tied to the MSc in Economics programme and is not a general scholarship for all postgraduate courses offered by Daystar University.
Application Deadline
The application window opened on August 20, 2026, and will close on September 10, 2026.
Interested applicants should begin the application process early to allow enough time to meet both the university admission requirements and scholarship requirements.
Those applying with a Lower Second Class degree should also ensure they meet the additional two-year relevant work experience requirement.
How to Apply
Applicants should first confirm that they meet the nationality, age and academic requirements.
They should then follow the official Daystar University admission process for the MSc in Economics programme and complete the scholarship application as required.
For enquiries about the scholarship or programme, applicants can contact Daystar University through careersmade@daystar.ac.ke.
Applicants are advised to rely on official information from Daystar University when submitting their applications or seeking clarification.
Scholarship Details
University: Daystar University Programme: MSc in Economics Duration: Two years Intake: January 2027 Funding: Fully funded Eligible applicants: EAC nationals except Kenyans Age limit: 35 years or below Application period: August 20 – September 10, 2026 Deadline: September 10, 2026 Email:careersmade@daystar.ac.ke
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