Republic of Kenya
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology
Commonwealth Scholarships Tenable in the United Kingdom – 2011/2012
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom is offering twelve (12) full scholarships for postgraduate students (masters and PhD) for Kenyan students.
These are tenable in UK institutions of higher learning.
The areas of study are open but priority will be given to studies that are in line with the country’s Vision 2030 Policy and especially along the following:
* Global economic growth
* Climate Change
* Fragile and conflict affected States
Duration of Scholarships
One (1) year taught Masters courses Six (6) months of clinical training in medicine or dentistry Doctoral Degrees of up to three (3) years. Candidates may undertake fieldwork in Kenya. One (1) year research on a split-site basis towards a PhD registered at a Kenyan university. Twelve (12) months will be spent in the UK undertaking research.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
* Should hold bachelors degree of at least upper second class honors level.
* For PhD applicants they must have a very good Master’s Degree.
* Are serving the country in the public sector
* Are below 35 years for masters and 45 years for PhD
Note: Students are advised to submit independent applications directly to their preferred institutions in United Kingdom in advance to avoid delay in placements.
More information about UK institutions can be found at the following website:
www.cscuk.org.uk/apply/developingcommonwealthscholarships.asp
Application Procedure
Preliminary application forms are obtainable from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology offices at Telposta Towers, 27th floor room 2702.
The application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry’s website: www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke.
Candidates should submit their application forms through their heads of departments.
Completed application forms with attached certified photocopies of ID, academic/professional certificates, transcripts, Birth Certificate, other testimonials and a proposal in the area of study should be sent to:
Director Higher Education,
Ministry of Higher Education,Science and Technology,
P. O. Box 9583 – 00200
Nairobi
Or delivered to: Telposta Towers, 27th floor room 2702
The application forms should reach the Ministry not later than 19th November, 2010.
Director Higher Education
For: Permanent Secretary
Monday, November 8, 2010
Commonwealth Scholarships Tenable in the United Kingdom – 2011/2012
