General Kago Road, P.O. Box 342-01000, THIKA. Cell: +254 709 153 142.

Website;
www.mkufoundation.org

MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY

2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS CALL

CLOSING DATE: 12TH SEPTEMBER 2023

Mount Kenya University Foundation is the charitable arm of Mount Kenya

University. The Foundation was established to co-ordinate several activities that
the University has been undertaking in aid of students and alumni. Its
programmes are geared towards harnessing public and private support that
benefit the educational, research and community service mandates of the
University. The Foundation provides a structured avenue for alumni, friends,
corporations, institutions and philanthropists to give gifts and donations.

THE CALL

Mount Kenya University through the Foundation is glad to advertise scholarship

opportunities to ALL eligible students studying at Mount Kenya University across all
its campuses in Kenya. This scholarship programme is strictly meant to cover tuition
fee. Scholarships valued at Ksh. 5,000,000 in total will be on offer.
Scholarship Description
Application Opening Date: 10th July 2023
Application Closing Date: 12th September 2023
Study subject: All Undergraduate Programmes
Campus: All MKU Campuses and Centers in Kenya
Scholarship Award: Selected students will be awarded a scholarship equivalent to
ONE SEMESTER TUITION FEE paid directly to the University.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. Scholarship is open to ALL undergraduate (Certificate, Diploma, Degree)

students studying at Mount Kenya University irrespective of their nationality.

2. The mode of study MUST be REGULAR.

3. The student MUST be in session during Jan - Apr 2024 semester
4. The student MUST demonstrate good academic records.
5. The student MUST have completed one academic year at MKU
6. The student MUST demonstrate that he/she is needy.
7. The student MUST have a good disciplinary record.
 MODE OF APPLICATION

To apply for the scholarship, interested students should pick an application form from
Mount Kenya University Foundation Office (MKU Thika Campus, Alumni Plaza, 9 th
Floor, Room 916) or download the form from the website www.mkufoundation.org.

Application documents in both hard and soft copies should be submitted by Tuesday,
12th September 2023 at the close of business. Duly filled application forms should be
submitted as BOTH soft and hard copies as follows:

1. Soft Copy
The applicant must scan and produce electronic copies of the application form and
the necessary attachments, convert them to PDF and mail to
Email Address: mkufoundation@mku.ac.ke
Email Subject: MKU INTERNAL SCHOLARSHIP 2024
2. Hard Copy
The application letter should be addressed as follows;
MKU Internal Scholarship Application Documents
Mount Kenya University Foundation
Alumni Plaza, 9th Floor, Room 916
P.O. Box 342-01000
THIKA
The application documents should be delivered to the Foundation office (for Thika
Campus applicants), or at the respective Campus Director’s Office (for applicants in
Campuses and Centers)

CLOSING DATE: 12TH SEPTEMBER 2023 at 1700 HRS