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Undergraduate and graduate studyEight USD 500 awards plus ISACA career bundle. Paid to recipients in January–February 2027 for 2027 school costs. Includes one-year student membership, one certificate course, virtual conference registration and mentorship.

ISACA Kenya Cybersecurity and Technology Scholarship

Last verified 21 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Eight USD 500 awards plus ISACA career bundle. Paid to recipients in January–February 2027 for 2027 school costs. Includes one-year student membership, one certificate course, virtual conference registration and mentorship. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Provider
ISACA Foundation and ISACA Kenya Chapter
Host country
Kenya
Deadline
3 November 2026 at 23:59 US CT (4 November 2026 at 05:59 UTC). Application and recommendation deadline.
Region
Africa

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
School-in-Kenya criterion, not a Kenyan-citizens-only rule. No citizenship or personal-residency condition stated; international students can be eligible. Age 18+; enrolled at an accredited or reputable Kenyan school in cybersecurity, risk management or related technology; Second Class Lower honours or better; educator/professional reference. No express need test or income ceiling stated.
Funding
Eight USD 500 awards plus ISACA career bundle. Paid to recipients in January–February 2027 for 2027 school costs. Includes one-year student membership, one certificate course, virtual conference registration and mentorship.
Study level
Undergraduate and graduate study
Deadline
3 November 2026 at 23:59 US CT (4 November 2026 at 05:59 UTC). Application and recommendation deadline.

Key eligibility criteria

  • School-in-Kenya criterion, not a Kenyan-citizens-only rule. No citizenship or personal-residency condition stated; international students can be eligible. Age 18+; enrolled at an accredited or reputable Kenyan school in cybersecurity, risk management or related technology; Second Class Lower honours or better; educator/professional reference. No express need test or income ceiling stated.

Recorded funding information

  • Eight USD 500 awards plus ISACA career bundle. Paid to recipients in January–February 2027 for 2027 school costs. Includes one-year student membership, one certificate course, virtual conference registration and mentorship.

About the ISACA Kenya Cybersecurity and Technology Scholarship (2026)

ISACA Kenya Cybersecurity and Technology Scholarship Programme category: Scholarship Provider: ISACA Foundation and ISACA Kenya Chapter Destination: Kenya Level: Undergraduate and graduate study Cycle: 2026 Cycle 2 / 2027 study Application status checked 21 October 2026: OPEN. Funding Eight USD 500 awards plus ISACA career bundle. Paid to recipients in January–February 2027 for 2027 school costs. Includes one-year student membership, one certificate course, virtual conference registration and mentorship. Eligibility School-in-Kenya criterion, not a Kenyan-citizens-only rule. No citizenship or personal-residency condition stated; international students can be eligible. Age 18+; enrolled at an accredited or reputable Kenyan school in cybersecurity, risk management or related technology; Second Class Lower honours or better; educator/professional reference. No express need test or income ceiling stated. Conditions and exclusions Not full-cost funding. Recipients within the previous 12 months excluded. School-use restriction; attend one chapter event in 2027 and report twice yearly for two years. Application timing 3 November 2026 at 23:59 US CT (4 November 2026 at 05:59 UTC). Application and recommendation deadline. How to apply 1. Create/sign in to a free ISACA account and submit the scholarship application, proof of enrollment and honors, and an educator/professional reference. All ISACA scholarship applications are free. Application and recommendation must both arrive by November 3, 2026 at 23:59 US CT. Application route: https://isaca.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/170/home Official information: https://isaca.secure-platform.com/a/page/ISACAfoundation/internationalscholarships/kenya School attendance in Kenya controls eligibility, not Kenyan citizenship or personal residence. Prior recipients within 12 months are excluded. Distinct named ISACA awards may be applied for separately and held together subject to each award rules. All scholarship applications are free. Recommendation also must arrive by the deadline; no extension. Current call and FAQ are public, but authenticated application fields were not inspected. Checked against official provider sources on 21 October 2026. Eligibility for consideration does not guarantee selection, admission or immigration permission. Current provider instructions govern.

Funding information

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  • Eight USD 500 awards plus ISACA career bundle. Paid to recipients in January–February 2027 for 2027 school costs. Includes one-year student membership, one certificate course, virtual conference registration and mentorship.

ISACA Kenya Cybersecurity and Technology Scholarship eligibility

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  • School-in-Kenya criterion, not a Kenyan-citizens-only rule. No citizenship or personal-residency condition stated; international students can be eligible. Age 18+; enrolled at an accredited or reputable Kenyan school in cybersecurity, risk management or related technology; Second Class Lower honours or better; educator/professional reference. No express need test or income ceiling stated.

ISACA Kenya Cybersecurity and Technology Scholarship document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the ISACA Kenya Cybersecurity and Technology Scholarship 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://isaca.secure-platform.com/a/page/ISACAfoundation/internationalscholarships/kenya to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: School-in-Kenya criterion, not a Kenyan-citizens-only rule. No citizenship or personal-residency condition stated; international students can be eligible. Age 18+; enrolled at an accredited or reputable Kenyan school in cybersecurity, risk management or related technology; Second Class Lower honours or better; educator/professional reference. No express need test or income ceiling stated.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 3 November 2026 at 23:59 US CT (4 November 2026 at 05:59 UTC). Application and recommendation deadline.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    ISACA Kenya Cybersecurity and Technology Scholarship deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 3 November 2026 at 23:59 US CT (4 November 2026 at 05:59 UTC). Application and recommendation deadline.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
      3 November 2026 at 23:59 US CT (4 November 2026 at 05:59 UTC). Application and recommendation deadline.

      Provider deadline information: 3 November 2026 at 23:59 US CT (4 November 2026 at 05:59 UTC). Application and recommendation deadline.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    School attendance in Kenya controls eligibility, not Kenyan citizenship or personal residence. Prior recipients within 12 months are excluded. Distinct named ISACA awards may be applied for separately and held together subject to each award rules. All scholarship applications are free. Recommendation also must arrive by the deadline; no extension. Current call and FAQ are public, but authenticated application fields were not inspected.
    Last checked 10/21/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the ISACA Kenya Cybersecurity and Technology Scholarship?+

    School-in-Kenya criterion, not a Kenyan-citizens-only rule. No citizenship or personal-residency condition stated; international students can be eligible. Age 18+; enrolled at an accredited or reputable Kenyan school in cybersecurity, risk management or related technology; Second Class Lower honours or better; educator/professional reference. No express need test or income ceiling stated.

    What funding does the ISACA Kenya Cybersecurity and Technology Scholarship offer?+

    Listed funding: Eight USD 500 awards plus ISACA career bundle. Paid to recipients in January–February 2027 for 2027 school costs. Includes one-year student membership, one certificate course, virtual conference registration and mentorship.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 3 November 2026 at 23:59 US CT (4 November 2026 at 05:59 UTC). Application and recommendation deadline.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://isaca.secure-platform.com/a/page/ISACAfoundation/internationalscholarships/kenya to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: School-in-Kenya criterion, not a Kenyan-citizens-only rule. No citizenship or personal-residency condition stated; international students can be eligible. Age 18+; enrolled at an accredited or reputable Kenyan school in cybersecurity, risk management or related technology; Second Class Lower honours or better; educator/professional reference. No express need test or income ceiling stated.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 3 November 2026 at 23:59 US CT (4 November 2026 at 05:59 UTC). Application and recommendation deadline.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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