The African Union has announced the 2010 call for applications for scholarships to eligible African nationals including Kenyans for postgraduate studies in the following fields.
- Water Sciences
- Energy Sciences
- Climate Change
- Education
- Planning
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants must meet the following criteria.
- Be nationals of African Union Member States
- Be under the age of 45 years
- Have demonstrated excellent academic performance (provide the transcripts of their academic records)
- Have proof of admission to a leading university or higher education institution in any African Union Member State to undertake a full time Masters or PhD programme
- Be willing to commit to work in an African Union member state on completion of studies for at least 3 years
Application Procedure
A. Candidates must complete an Application form, available on the African Union website:
(www.africa-union.org/mwalimunyerere), and return together with the following required documents:
- Transcripts of academic records Certified copies of university diplomas/degrees
- Two passport-sized photographs, with names of the applicant at the back
- Brief description of applicant’s Research Project proposal (maximum 1000 words)
- Copy of letter of admission from a reputable higher education institution.
- Two references (1 academic, 1 social) sealed and addressed to the Mwalimu Nyerere Scholarship Scheme.
B. Candidates must also complete the Electronic Data Form, which is available on the African Union website (www.africa-union.org/mwalimunyerere).
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The closing date for the receipt of applications with all supporting documents is 30th September, 2010.
Dr. Salome Gichura
For: Permanent Secretary
For: Permanent Secretary
