United States International University Africa (USIU Africa) Sports Scholarships 2022

USIU-Africa offers scholarships to bright and needy students who would like to join the university, for their undergraduate studies. All scholarships except the Sports Scholarship, are advertised on the USIU-Africa website and in any of the two major Kenyan daily newspapers (The Daily Nation and The Standard) in the spring (April) of every semester. The selection/interview process takes place in July of the Summer semester and the recipients are awarded the scholarship in September of the fall semester of every year.

• Table of Content
• About United States International University Africa (USIU Africa)
• Sports Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Sports Scholarships
• Requirements for Sports Scholarships Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United States International University Africa (USIU Africa)

United States International University Africa, also known as USIU Africa, is a private university in Kenya, the largest economy in the East African Community. The university is accredited by the Commission for Higher Education in Kenya and by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Sports Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Sports Scholarships

Sports Scholarship for Freshmen

This is a 40% tuition-only scholarship for students in sports disciplines that are relevant to the needs of the university’s sports programs. This are advertised in high schools, relevant sports events and sports organizations during the summer (May) semester, and processed at the end of the summer semester, then awarded in the fall (September) semester. Preference is given to students with national-level certificates.

The scholarship is awarded to successful applicants upon admission and is renewable subject to the students fulfilling all the necessary requirements.

Sports Scholarships for Continuing Students

This is a 25% tuition-only sports scholarship for continuing students who are not on the Sports Scholarship for freshmen.

Requirements for Sports Scholarships Qualification

• Applicants must meet all other Financial Aid application procedures and requirements.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Must also maintain a GPA of 2.0, and be registered for a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 12 units to remain eligible.
• Be a member of a university sports team.
• Be recommended by the relevant team patron and the Sports Activities Coordinator.
• Participate in all team sport engagements.

Documents Required for Application

• An application letter
• Copies of the relevant certificates certified by the Principal or Head Teacher
• School Leaving Certificate
• A recommendation letter from the Principal or Head Teacher of High School Attended
• An essay detailing your background information and degree you wish to pursue
• Reasons why you deserve the scholarship

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit USIU-Africa website