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Universities Fund is offering scholarships and funds are available for students to apply. The new funding framework replaced the Differentiated Unit Cost (DUC) that was used to finance universities. Funding to students will be through scholarships, loans and household contributions.

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Universities Fund is offering scholarships and funds are available for students to apply. The new funding framework replaced the Differentiated Unit Cost (DUC) that was used to finance universities. Funding to students will be through scholarships, loans and household contributions.

NEW FUNDING MODEL
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New Funding Model
New Funding
Model

The new funding framework replaced the Differentiated Unit Cost (DUC) that was used to finance universities. The model has delinked placement from funding and puts emphasis on a student’s financial need. With the new model, universities and TVET institutions will no longer receive block funding in the form of capitation. Funding to students will be through scholarships, loans and household contributions.

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The new funding framework replaced the Differentiated Unit Cost (DUC) that was used to finance universities. The model has delinked placement from funding and puts emphasis on a student’s financial need. With the new model, universities and TVET institutions will no longer receive block funding in the form of capitation. Funding to students will be through scholarships, loans and household contributions.

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Resource Mobilisation
Resource
Mobilisation

We ensure sustainable financing of universities through resource mobilisation from government, foundations and donors.

TIME
5 mins
LEVEL
Easy
BUDGET
Under $10
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We ensure sustainable financing of universities through resource mobilisation from government, foundations and donors.

TIME
5 mins
LEVEL
Easy
BUDGET
Under $10
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UF is offering scholarships and funds that are available for students to apply. The new funding framework replaced the Differentiated Unit Cost (DUC) that was used to finance universities. The model has delinked placement from funding and puts emphasis on a student’s financial need. With the new model, universities and TVET institutions will no longer receive block funding in the form of capitation. Funding to students will be through scholarships, loans and household contributions.

NOTICE FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INVITATION FOR COMMENTS/SUBMISSIONS ON LOANS AND SCHOLARSHIPS APPEALS MECHANISM

The Higher Education Loans Board [HELB] and the Universities Fund [UF] are State Corporations under the Ministry of Education.The
two institutions have been implementing the Variable Scholarship Loan Funding Model which promotes equity and enhances
inclusivity in scholarship and loans disbursement to students in Higher Learning Institutions since July 2023.

new funding model
Scholarships

30% - 70% Funding

Benefits

Financial Support

Key Players

UF | HELB | KUCCPS

Eligibility

2022 KCSE Candidates

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The Universities Fund provides scholarships to students under the new higher education funding model. The funding framework is replacing the Differentiated Unit Cost (DUC) model that has been used to finance universities. The new model has delinked placement from funding and puts emphasis on a student’s financial need. With the new model, universities and TVET institutions will no longer receive block funding in the form of capitation. Instead, funding to students will be through scholarships, loans and household contributions.
Scholarships

30% - 70% Funding

Benefits

Financial Support

Key Players

UF | HELB | KUCCPS

Eligibility

2022 KCSE Candidates

New Funding Model

Graduate 4
UF is offering scholarships and funds that are available for students to apply. The new funding framework replaced the Differentiated Unit Cost (DUC) that was used to finance universities. The model has delinked placement from funding and puts emphasis on a student’s financial need. With the new model, universities and TVET institutions will no longer receive block funding in the form of capitation. Funding to students will be through scholarships, loans and household contributions.

Universities Fund

Who We Are...

The Universities Fund was established under section 53 of the Universities Act, 2012 for financing Universities in Kenya. The Fund is managed by a Board of Trustees known as the Universities Funding (UF) which has been in operation since 2016. The function of the Trustees is to generally manage the Universities Fund. The specific functions of the Trustees are to: advise the Cabinet Secretary in matters of University Education Financing; develop a fair and transparent criterion for allocation of funds to Universities.

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Who We Are

About Us

The Universities Fund was established under section 53 of the Universities Act, 2012 for financing Universities in Kenya.

Our Vision

A Valued Fund for Higher Education

Our Mission

To provide sustainable funding for higher education through resource mobilisation, innovation and research.

Integrity, Transparency, Fairness, Equity, Innovation Efficiency.

About Us

The Universities Fund was established under section 53 of the Universities Act, 2012 for financing Universities in Kenya.

Our Vision

A Valued Fund for Universities.

Our Mission

Sustainable Financing for Universities.

Our Core Values

Integrity, Transparency, Fairness, Equity, Innovation Efficiency.

Universities Fund Mandate

Universities Funding

Apportion funds to universities in accordance with criteria established.

Funds Mobilisation

Mobilise and receive funds for purposes of the fund from the Government, donors and from other sources.

Advisory

Advise the Cabinet Secretary of university education funding and related policy issues.

Maximum DUC

In consultation with the public universities, establish the maximum Differentiated unit Cost for the programmes offered.
Remuneration

Minimum Remuneration

Establish the minimum discipline differentiated remuneration for academic staff of universities.

Consultation

In consultation with the Cabinet Secretary, develop a transparent and a fair criterion for allocation of funds.

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