Grant opportunity
HELB Partial Postgraduate Scholarships 2026-2027
HELB is offering partial scholarships to strengthen postgraduate training and research in Kenyan universities.
- Funder
- Higher Education Loans Board Kenya
- Applications close 31 August 2026
- Applications close 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- KSh 200,000 for Master's study and KSh 450,000 for PhD study
- Applicant
- Kenyan postgraduate students pursuing eligible Master's or PhD study at a local CUE-recognised university, normally with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division.
- Discipline
- Education and Higher Education
- Region
- Kenya
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
Call summary
Overview
HELB is offering partial scholarships to strengthen postgraduate training and research in Kenyan universities.
Who can apply
Kenyan postgraduate students pursuing eligible Master's or PhD study at a local CUE-recognised university, normally with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division.
What it supports
- Master's study.
- Doctoral study.
- Advanced research training in accredited Kenyan universities.
Funding and duration
- Master's scholarship: KSh 200,000.
- PhD scholarship: KSh 450,000.
Applications close 31 August 2026
Applications close 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026
How to apply
Apply through HELB's official route with the required academic and admission documents by 31 August 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
HELB is offering partial scholarships to strengthen postgraduate training and research in Kenyan universities. Awards provide partial financial support to academically strong Kenyan postgraduate students. Applicants should use the official call page for the final rules, required documents, eligible costs and submission route.
Eligibility
Kenyan postgraduate students pursuing eligible Master's or PhD study at a local CUE-recognised university, normally with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division.
Funding and benefits
Master's scholarship: KSh 200,000.
PhD scholarship: KSh 450,000.
Themes and supported activities
Master's study.
Doctoral study.
Advanced research training in accredited Kenyan universities.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 31 August 2026: Applications close 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Apply through HELB's official route with the required academic and admission documents by 31 August 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.