Empowering Students.Supporting Dreams.
Brightbridge Scholarships gives eligible students in Kenyan universities, colleges, TVET institutions and medical training colleges the opportunity to apply for financial support towards their education.
Application processing fee: KSh 49
Applications close in
Application period: 2 September 2026 — 3 October 2026.
Open to all eligible institutions
Universities, national and private colleges, TVET institutions, KMTC and other approved post-secondary institutions in Kenya.
Verified, one application per student
Your National ID / Maisha Card or birth certificate entry number, phone and email can only be linked to a single account.
Need-based and fair
Applications are assessed against published criteria covering financial need, family background and vulnerability.
Who can apply
- Kenyan students admitted to or currently studying in an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Students facing genuine financial difficulty, including orphans, students from single-parent homes and low-income households.
- Applicants able to provide accurate personal, institution and family details.
- One application per student — duplicate accounts are rejected during verification.
What you need to apply
- National ID / Maisha Card, or birth certificate entry number for applicants under 18.
- Admission or registration number from your institution.
- Institution name, course and year of study.
- Parent or guardian name and contact details.
- A valid M-PESA phone number registered in your own or your guardian's name.
How it works
From registration to disbursement
Create an account
Register with your email and phone, then verify your email to unlock your student dashboard.
Complete your application
Personal details, institution, family or guardian information and supporting documents.
Pay the processing fee
Confirm your declaration and pay the KSh 49 application processing fee by M-PESA.
Submit your application
Your application number is generated once the application is complete and submitted.
Verification and review
Submitted details and documents are checked by our review team against the published criteria.
Selection and decision
Applications are scored and a decision is recorded. Rejections always include a written reason.
Allocation and disbursement
Where applicable, awards are allocated and disbursed according to the published allocation rules.
Important dates
Apply before the cycle closes
- Applications open
- 2 September 2026
- Applications close
- 3 October 2026
- Verification & review
- After submission
- Selection & allocation
- After verification
Trust & transparency
How we keep the process fair
Clear eligibility criteria
Requirements are published up front so you know where you stand before you apply.
Verification of applications
Every submission is checked against the details and documents you provide.
Transparent selection
Applications are scored against consistent, published criteria.
Secure handling of your data
Documents are stored privately and are only accessible to authorised reviewers.
Application tracking and appeals
Follow every stage from your dashboard, and appeal a decision you believe is wrong.
Clear allocation and disbursement
Awards follow documented allocation and disbursement procedures.
Frequently asked questions
Application processing fee
An application processing fee of KSh 49 applies to each completed scholarship application. Payment of the processing fee does not guarantee scholarship selection, approval, allocation, or disbursement. All applications are subject to the applicable eligibility, verification, and selection criteria.
Ready to apply for 2026?
Create your Brightbridge account today, complete your application and submit before the deadline.