Canadian Universities Open Full Scholarship Applications for Kenyan Refugees
Kakuma, 28 March 2026
Refugee students in Kenya’s Kakuma and Kalobeyei camps have until 13 March to apply for comprehensive Canadian university scholarships covering tuition, accommodation, and living expenses. The World University Service programme requires applicants to be aged 18-25, single, and continuously resident in Kenya for three years, offering a transformative pathway to higher education and new futures in Canada.
Application Window Closes Tomorrow
Time is running critically short for English-speaking applicants, as the application window closes tomorrow, 13 March 2026 at 5:00 PM East Africa Time [1]. French-speaking candidates faced an even tighter deadline, with their application period having closed on 9 March 2026 [1]. The World University Service of Canada Student Refugee Program (WUSC-SRP) opened these applications on 13 February 2026 for English speakers and 20 February 2026 for French speakers, providing a month-long window for this life-changing opportunity [1].
Strict Eligibility Requirements Define Candidate Pool
The programme maintains stringent eligibility criteria designed to identify candidates most likely to succeed in Canadian university environments. Applicants must hold original UNHCR Proof of Registration and a Government of Kenya Refugee ID Card, be aged between 18 and 25 years, and have lived continuously in Kenya for at least three years [1]. Academic prerequisites include completion of secondary school with original certificates and result slips, alongside demonstrated proficiency in either English or French [1]. Significantly, candidates must be single with no children and demonstrate they face barriers to accessing undergraduate education in their current circumstances [1]. The programme specifically seeks individuals who are self-reliant, mature, and deemed suitable for integration in Canada as independent students [1].
Comprehensive Support Package Addresses Financial Barriers
The scholarship represents a comprehensive financial commitment covering all major educational and living expenses. Successful applicants receive full coverage for university tuition fees, accommodation costs, and living expenses throughout their studies [GPT]. This holistic approach removes the primary financial barriers that prevent refugee students from accessing higher education, providing a complete support structure for academic success in Canadian institutions.
Simple Online Application Process
Eligible candidates must complete online application forms through designated Google Forms links provided by WUSC. English-speaking applicants can access their application form at https://forms.gle/gx97WkoMzHEC78tU8, whilst French-speaking applicants use https://forms.gle/xibL7pYUfqsyNPvH9 [1]. The application process requires completion through these specific online platforms, with full programme details available on the official WUSC website at https://srp.wusc.ca/students/call-for-applications-2027-28-kenya/ for English applicants and https://srp.wusc.ca/fr/etudiants/appel-de-candidatures-cohorte-francophone-du-per-2027-2028/ for French speakers [1]. Given tomorrow’s deadline for English applications, immediate action is essential for interested candidates who meet the eligibility requirements.