Financial Aid – USIU-Africa

About the opportunity

United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) offers a comprehensive suite of financial aid programs to support students in achieving their educational goals. The Financial Aid Office provides access to internal and external financial sources to promote the discovery of knowledge and develop intellect and character. The university aims to enhance student diversity, recognize the support of parents and alumni, and support career development through campus work opportunities and graduate assistantships, ensuring that academically talented students facing financial challenges can access a world-class education.

Salary and benefits

• Full USIU-Africa Scholarship: Covers full costs of tuition, books, technology, laboratory, room and board fees in university hostels.
• Partial USIU-Africa Scholarship: 100% tuition-only scholarship.
• Diversity Scholarships: 100% tuition-only scholarship.
• Exness Fintech Scholarship: 100% tuition costs for Master of Science in Information Security.
• Sports Scholarships: 65% tuition-only scholarship.
• Criminal Justice Studies Scholarship: 50% tuition-only scholarship.
• First-Time Freshman Scholarship: 30% scholarship.
• EAC Scholarship Programme (Master's): Full tuition, accommodation, upkeep, one return economy-class air ticket, EUR 200 arrival allowance, EUR 380 monthly stipend, EUR 650 lump-sum for study materials, EUR 1,500 study and research allowance, and medical insurance.
• Vice Chancellor’s Grant: 25% tuition-only scholarship.
• Campus Work Opportunity Program (CWOP): Part-time work opportunities including Resident Assistantships (room and board), Undergraduate Work-Study, Graduate Assistantships, and Doctoral Teaching & Research Assistantships.
• Loyalty Program: 10% tuition discount for alumni, parents of three or more sibling students, and children of alumni.
• Educate Your Own (EYO): 25–50% tuition coverage.

Who can apply?

• General: Must be of good conduct, meet academic requirements to remain eligible, and abide by university policies.
• Full USIU-Africa Scholarship: Mean grade of B+ or better, B plain in English and Mathematics. Must maintain GPA of 3.3+.
• Partial USIU-Africa Scholarship: Mean grade of B plain or better, B- in English and Mathematics. Must maintain GPA of 3.0+.
• Sports Scholarships: Mean grade of C+ or better. Must maintain GPA of 2.0+.
• First-Time Freshman Scholarship: Mean grade of B plain or better, B- in English and Mathematics. Must maintain GPA of 3.0+.
• Criminal Justice Studies Scholarship: Kenyan civil servants pursuing BA in Criminal Justice Studies; mean grade of B plain or better, B- in English and Mathematics. Must maintain GPA of 3.0+.
• Diversity Scholarships: Applicants from Under-Represented Communities and Persons with Disability; mean grade of B plain or better, B- in English and Mathematics. Must maintain GPA of 3.0+.
• EAC Scholarship Programme: Citizen of an EAC Partner State other than Kenya (Burundi, DRC, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, or Uganda); below 35 years old; Bachelor's Degree with minimum Second-Class Upper Division or Distinction.
• Vice Chancellor’s Grant: Continuing undergraduate students with cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better.
• Campus Work Opportunity Program: Full-time students; undergraduates with GPA 2.5+ and graduates with GPA 3.2+.
• Exness Fintech Scholarship: Master of Science in Information Security applicants with a first degree in an IT-related field and GPA 3.0+.
• Loyalty Program: Alumni, parents of three or more sibling students, or children of alumni.

Required documents

• Completed scholarship application form.
• Copies of academic certificates/results.
• Typed application letter explaining why the applicant should be considered.
• Recommendation letter from an immediate supervisor or departmental head (for Criminal Justice Scholarship).
• University application form for admission.

When to apply

• EAC Scholarship Programme: Application opens August 20, 2026, and closes September 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM EAT.
• Undergraduate Scholarships 2026: Application deadline was July 15, 2026.
• Institutional Scholarships: Generally offered in Fall (September) of every year.

How to apply

• Download and complete the application forms for the desired scholarships from the USIU-Africa Financial Aid page.
• Submit fully completed application forms and required supporting documents to the USIU-Africa Financial Aid Office in the Freida Brown Building.
• For the EAC Scholarship Programme: Apply for admission to USIU-Africa via the university application form, indicating the intention to apply for the EAC Scholarship.
• For the EAC Scholarship Programme: Complete and submit the online EAC Scholarship Application form via https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/J4W9xHf7.
• For the 2026 Undergraduate Scholarships: Email completed application forms and supporting documents to finaid26@usiu.ac.ke.