Universities Fund Urges 2026 KUCCPS Students to Apply for Govt Scholarships Before September Deadline

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📻 Breaking It Down

Acting Chief Executive Officer Edwin Wanyonyi said the scholarships are intended to ensure that all eligible Kenyan students can access higher education regardless of their financial background.

Students admitted to public universities through KUCCPS can submit their applications through the Higher Education Financing portal, which opened on July 8 and will remain accessible until September 6, 2026.

“We encourage public university students to apply for the Universities Fund scholarships as early as possible to facilitate the timely processing, award and disbursement of financial support ahead of the commencement of their studies,” Dr Wanyonyi said.

📌 What You Need to Know

The Government has allocated KSh30.8 billion to the Universities Fund for scholarships in the 2026/2027 financial year, marking an increase of KSh12.4 billion from the KSh18.4 billion allocated in the previous financial year.

Under the Student-Centred Funding Model, students admitted to public universities qualify for both Universities Fund scholarships and HELB loans, while those enrolled in private universities are only eligible for HELB loans.

The amount of support awarded is determined by a student’s household financial need and the cost of their academic programme.

Dr Wanyonyi urged applicants to provide accurate and complete information during the application process to avoid delays in processing and disbursement.

He also called on parents, guardians and sponsors to support students by ensuring they have all the required documents ready before beginning their applications.

The Universities Fund has launched a nationwide awareness campaign dubbed #WahiScholarship aimed at encouraging eligible students to apply for Government scholarships and educating them on application procedures, eligibility requirements and deadlines.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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