THE KENYA AGREEMENT

Andrews University is excited to partner with the Ministry of Education of the Government of Kenya to offer the annual $14,000 undergraduate International Partner Scholarship (IPS) to qualified Kenya students, and 75 percent reduced tuition for online undergraduate programs, or 50 percent reduced tuition for eligible graduate programs (to confirm which graduate programs receive this discount please contact Omwocha Nyaribo, the Kenya Agreement Advisor)

Andrews Seal

Kenya Seal

 

This new scholarship and academic partnership between Andrews University and the Government of Kenya was formally signed on February 2, 2021, by Professor George Magoha, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Education.

 

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Andrews University is designed to offer and financially support expanded undergraduate and graduate educational opportunities to the citizens of Kenya, with a goal of helping to better equip those Kenyan citizens to help Kenya achieve its goals for the future. 

Dr. Andrea Luxton, president of Andrews University, also signed the agreement, noting that “our University is committed to the idea that we must inspire each one of our students to be World Changers for a changing world. That is a powerful goal for our Andrews University graduates to meaningfully contribute to the world, wherever they live they live and work. Just as significantly, we believe that it is a goal that aligns directly with the ultimate goals of the Basic Education Curriculum Framework set out by Kenya’s Ministry of Education, for Kenyan students to become engaged, empowered and ethical citizens.”

“Andrews University’s global commitment to education, which includes elementary, secondary and university level partnerships around the world, is also reflected in the Ministry of Education’s commitment to continuity and success for Kenyan students, including 100 percent transition from primary to secondary education,” says Dr. Alayne Thorpe, dean of Andrews University’s College of Education & International Services. “We believe that this partnership with the Ministry of Education will offer additional opportunities for Kenyan students to also transition from secondary to university studies in order to continue and succeed in achieving their life and career goals” Ultimately, through this partnership, Andrews University looks forward to better understanding, contributing to and to helping Kenya and its university graduates build for the future in the context of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s ‘Big Four Agenda,’ and the ‘Towards 2030 | Kenya Vision 2030’ plan.”

This agreement between Andrews University and the Ministry of Education will offer qualified Kenyan students a special renewable annual undergraduate International Partner Scholarship, or significant discounts on selected graduate and online education courses and programs through Andrews University.

STEP 1. CONNECT WITH YOUR ADVISOR

 

If you would like to find out if you qualify for the undergraduate scholarships or graduate and distance degree disounts offered by the Kenya agreement you can explore our undergraduate and graduate programs and confirm your choice with your advisor. For more information about studying online, please review your options here. He will help you review available scholarships or discounts as well as to guide you in the application and admission process.

 

Omwocha Nyaribo

Kenya Agreement Advisor

Email: omwocha@andrews.edu

WhatsApp: +1 (574) 413-0018

STEP 2. UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS 

  • Go here to create an account.
  • Complete the contact information section. 
  • Complete the address information section. 
  • Select "Undergraduate" or "Graduate" as your degree level.
  • In the section "AITP, Internatational Transfer/Exchange and Country Agreements" section, be sure to select "Yes" and in the next section (asking for agreement/recruiter details) select "Kenya Agreement."
  • Create a secure password following the instructions.
  • Click on “Create My Account.”

  • Once you log in, the system will show you the “My account” page. 
  • Click on “Apply Online,” located in the top menu.
  • Select the type of application you will be completing. 
  • Contact the Kenyan Agreement Advisor to receive the current code that will waive your application fee of $30.
  • Complete and submit the application. 

  • After an application is submitted, the “My account” page will show on your application history.
  • Select your application and then click on “Submit Supplemental Items & Documents".
  • Upload all admission documents listed such as test scores, transcripts, etc.

  • Once your application is complete, our admissions team will review all your documents and make an admission decision. 
  • After the decision is made, we will send your admission decision letter.
  • Your International Partner Scholarship will be formally confirmed in your I-20 application process.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

All admitted students are required to submit official final transcripts after admission decision. An official transcript is an academic record that has been received from an issuing institution or a secure, authenticated designated party. It must bear an institutional validation (such as seal, logo, or watermark), date, and appropriate signature. Transcripts received that do not meet these requirements will not be considered official.

Important Notice: International credentials requirements may be different from country to country for more information visit our International Credentials page.

World Changers Made Here.

STEP 3. STUDENT VISA

FINANCIAL REVIEW/I-20

All international students who attend Andrews University will need to document that they have adequate financial resources to cover at least one year of overall annual costs at Andrews University.

The following are the I-20 requirements:

  • Copy of passport and mailing address to send the I-20 form.
  • Estimated Budget sheet form showing evidence of financial resources for one academic year.
  • Financial statements showing your ability to cover your first-year expenses.
  • $3,000 International Student Deposit (not required for citizens of Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada or Mexico)
  • $100 non-refundable International Student Fee.
  • $6,000 advance payment for first semester tuition & fees.
  • Please note: You are financially responsible for your expenses during your entire period of study at Andrews University.

Additional details on the I-20 application process can be found here.

Ideally, students should plan to complete all of these I-20 requirements at least two months before a semester begins to allow time for review and approval, and to allow time for scheduling of a visa interview once you've received your I-20.

If you have additional questions, please email isfs@andrews.edu.

 

YOUR VISA INTERVIEW

Once all the I-20 requirements are submitted the Office of International Student Services will process and mail to you the I-20. 

When you receive your I-20 document, you will be ready to schedule an appointment at the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate office. Ideally, you’ll want to plan to have your U.S. Embassy/Consulate interview no later than one to two months before the date classes begin.

  • After receiving the I-20 form, please pay your I-901 fee and print a copy of the receipt.
  • Book your embassy appointment and apply for an F1 student visa or other appropriate visa (email iss@andrews.edu for details). 

After your student visa is approved, you are ready to travel to the United States of America!

Please note: All of the final steps you'll need to take before you arrive on campus can be found here. 

TRAVELING TO ANDREWS

When you enter the United States for the first time as a student, by air or by border crossing, you must present your passport with student visa and your I-20. Please request all documents inspected by customs officers to be returned as they are your property and you are required to show them at each port of entry.

Don't forget to stop by International Student Services office as soon as you arrive at Andrews University as we will need to sign your I-20 and make a copy of your student visa.

Additional details on traveling to the US can be found here.

SOME FINAL STEPS TO TAKE TO PREPARE FOR ANDREWS

 

  • GET CONNECTED. Activate your Andrews username. You can learn about how to activate your user name by watching this video.
  • STUDY PLAN. You can see review your advisor's contact information on your iVue page.
  • REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT. Visit Registration Central to register and complete your housing, dining, insurance and financial plans. You can learn about how to register by watching this video.
  • FINANCIAL PLAN. Clear financially with your financial advisor. You can also learn more about how to financially clear by watching this video.
  • BOOKS AND MATERIALS. Purchase textbooks and a great selection of supplies and University merchandise at the bookstore.
  • STUDENT EMPLOYMENT.  Find out more about  student employment on campus if you are interested in part-time work while you study. Please note that international students who wish to work are limited to 20 hours of work per week, and may only work on campus.
  • TRANSPORTATION. Arrange transportation and pick-up at the South Bend airport and other local transportation depots.

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