The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has announced 5,000 online scholarship opportunities in partnership with the European Business University of Luxembourg (EBU).
In a notice on Monday, August 10, the department said the initiative is being offered in conjunction with EBU, which was founded by a Kenyan in the diaspora.
According to the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, the scholarships are open to applicants interested in certificate, degree and diploma programmes, as well as specialised training opportunities.
The available programmes include Certificate and Degree Impact courses designed to provide learners with skills and knowledge in different areas.
Another opportunity under the programme is the Robotics for Rookies programme, which targets girls aged between 11 and 18 years.
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Applicants can also pursue a Diploma in Business Management through the eTVET EUNI Training Institute.
Those interested in the diploma programme have been encouraged to register their interest through the designated application form.
Scholarship candidates seeking the Diploma in Business Management can register their interest through https://forms.gle/DmCz4b52fMo3EZrD8.
For the Robotics for Rookies scholarship, interested candidates can register through https://forms.gle/YFlu9LCmuGpVF3566.
The deadline for registering interest in the scholarship opportunities is September 1.
This comes days after the UK announced applications for the third cohort of its fully funded Commonwealth Startup Fellowships, offering early-stage entrepreneurs from eligible low and middle-income Commonwealth countries an opportunity to gain world-class training, mentorship, and financial support to help scale their businesses.
In a notice on Monday, August 3, the British High Commission in Kenya said the six-month programme, delivered through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in partnership with Imperial College London, is designed to help founders strengthen their ventures, expand their global networks, and develop the skills needed to create jobs and attract investment.
The Commonwealth Startup Fellowships combine face-to-face training with virtual learning to support promising entrepreneurs throughout the programme.
"The programme is made up of a combination of immersive in-person experiences and online learning, to provide participants with essential skills, cutting-edge knowledge, and a robust global network," the notice read.
According to the organisers, participants who complete the fellowship are expected to leave with the knowledge and confidence needed to grow their businesses, deliver compelling investment pitches, and contribute to job creation in their home countries.
Each intake will consist of 20 early-stage startups, with one representative from every selected business expected to participate in key in-person activities in Ghana and the United Kingdom.
"A cohort of 20 early stage start-ups will be recruited per cohort. One person from each business must be available to attend a two-week bootcamp in Accra, Ghana and a weeklong series of capstone events at the end of the programme," the notice added.
Successful fellows will receive approved return travel to attend the two-week bootcamp in Accra, Ghana, and the Capstone Week in London, with accommodation, travel, and catering covered.
The fellowship also reimburses standard visa application fees and provides up to £2,000 (Ksh347,690) in equity-free grants to support business or participation-related expenses.
The CSC further stated that fellows who declare a disability will be offered a full assessment to determine their eligibility for additional financial support during the programme.
