East African Community Students’ Mobility Scholarship Scheme (EAC-SMS) 2025 for East African Students

East African Community Students’ Mobility Scholarship Scheme (EAC-SMS) 2025 for East African Students. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline:

25th August 2024 not later than 17:00 hours, East African Time.

Tell Me About Award:

The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is inviting applications from eligible citizens of the EAC partner states for cohort 1 of the undergraduate programs under the East Africa Community Student’s Mobility Scholarship Scheme (EAC-SMS).  This scholarship is supported by IUCEA-Member Universities, the IUCEA, and parents/guardians/self.

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

 The following programs are on offer (by country, University, and available slots and Intake).

Type:

Undergraduate

Who can Apply?

1. Be a national and resident of the EAC Partner states (Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda).
2. Should apply to a participating university from another East African partner state (not their country of origin/citizenship)
3. Should qualify for admission in any of the available programs in a participating university, not in her/his country of citizenship.
4. Be registered or registrable in the selected university program
5. Be required to study in another EAC country (not their country of origin/citizenship)

Which Countries are Eligible?

Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda

How Many Awards?

59 undergraduate scholarships are on offer in various disciplines for the academic year 2023/2024.

What is the Benefit of Award?

Responsibility of the parties:

A)   IUCEA– Inter-University Council for East Africa

1. Provide medical insurance.
2. Provide transport facilitation by road whenever applicable at the beginning and the end of the academic programme.

B)   Universities

1. Offer scholarships through tuition and examination fee waivers.
2. Offer admission and induction to the scholarship awardees.
3. Provide a contact person for liaison with IUCEA and Parents/guardians.
4. Monitor and provide regular progress reports on the performance of the scholarship program.

C)   Parents / Guardians/self/Sponsors

1. Cater for accommodation and living expenses.
2. Cater for other university fees (except tuition and examination- provided in the scholarship).
3. Provide any other material/information as may be required.

D)   Students

1. Apply to the universities of their choice in the region whose programmes have been selected for the scholarship scheme.
2. Mobilise any additional resources to support their studies.
3. Provide information on their academic and social welfare to IUCEA, the University, and Parents as may be required.

How Long will Award Last?

 The duration of the scholarship will depend on the selected university program for the Bachelor’s degree.

How to Apply:

The application process is two-fold and each MUST be completed separately

• Application for Admission to the U

Step 1: Identify the programme and University of your choice from section 4 above that contains Eligible Programmes.

Step 2: Fill out the application form for admission to the university of choice (Check the university website).  Ensure you pay the University application fee (Attached to your application).

Step 3: Submit the completed university application form and supporting documents to the selected university indicating that you are applying for the IUCEA (EAC-SMS) Scholarship. 

Notes:       

(1) Candidates may apply to more than one University (BUT CAN ONLY BE OFFERED ONE SCHOLARSHIP).

(2) Candidates may apply for more than one programme; however, each programme should have its application form and attachments.

2: Application for the EAC-SMS Scholarship (IUCEA).

Step 1: Register online for the scholarship through the link: https://www.iucea.org/g2bq 

Step 2: Download the Scholarship Application Form from

Step 3: Submit the COMPLETE application form in step 2 (above) and supporting documents in PDF format as one zip folder electronically to electronically to eacsms@iucea.org and exsec@iucea.orgNote: Please indicate the subject line as; YOUR NAME, EAC-SMS Application, Undergraduate YEAR, eg. Amani Africa, EAC-SMS Application, Undergraduate 2023.

The Following Supporting Documents are required.

1. A letter of motivation for applying for the scholarship.
2. Updated and Signed Curriculum Vitae.
3. Certified copies of all academic certificates and transcripts.
4. A copy of the university Application Form and its attachments (including payment of application fees).
5. A recent passport photograph in color captures your full head and upper shoulders.
6. Evidence of Nationality of a Partner State in the East African Community such as a copy of a national identity card/ passport/birth certificate.
7. Additional certificates, awards, and prizes as evidence of participation in extra-curricular activities
8. Any other form of evidence is required e.g., medical reports, photos, and letters of reference.

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