Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology (Kenya) – Russia Government Scholarships 2010/2011

The Russia Government is offering thirty (30) partial scholarships to Kenyans in both undergraduate and post graduate studies.

They are in the following categories:

1. Undergraduates : 25 – (Only 3 are for medicine)
2. Postgraduates : Masters – 3
3. PhD – 2

Eligibility
(a) Undergraduate: Studies in Science oriented courses only

• Minimum KCSE mean grade of B+ with a minimum of grade ‘B’ in Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry
• Not more than 23 years of age.
• Only those candidates who completed secondary education in the last 3 years and have KCSE original certificate need to apply.

(b) Postgraduate Studies in science oriented courses only
Eligible candidates are only those who:

• Are serving the country in the public sector.
• Completed two (2) years of continuous service since their last degree studies
• Graduated in the last two (2) years
• Are below 34 years for Masters and 44 years old for PhD. Programmes.

(c) Conditions for the Scholarship

• It is a partial scholarship catering for tuition fee only.
• Students will be required to pay for the following

1. Air Ticket (return inclusive)
2. Maintenance costs which is more than US$300 per month.
3. Initial settlement expenses of more than US$500 for purchase of winter attire and basic supplies.
4. Travel expenses on arrival from airport to respective institutions and other learning centres, USD300.
5. Annual medical insurance cover upto US$250

Note:

• For masters degree application, one must have attained 1st class or Upper 2nd Class Honours degree from a recognized university.
• For PhD studies application, one must be a holder of a Masters degree with good grades from a recognized university

Application Procedure
Preliminary application forms are obtainable from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology offices at
Telposta Towers, 27th floor room 2702 or Provincial Technical Training Offices.
The application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry’s website: www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke.
Candidates for postgraduate studies should submit their application forms through their heads of departments (HODS).
Completed application forms with attached certified photocopies of ID, letter of appointment to current grade, academic/professional certificates, transcripts, birth Certificate, school leaving certificate and other testimonials should be sent or delivered to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Higher Education,
Science and Technology,
P. O. Box 9583 -00200
Nairobi

The application should reach the Ministry not later than 4th May, 2010.
A.K. Sila (Mrs)
For: Permanent Secretary

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