8-4-4 Secondary School Scholarships 2016

8-4-4 Secondary School Scholarships 2016
 

Premier Academy Charitable TRUST is awarding Four Scholarships to deserving Kenyans to pursue Secondary School education under the 8-4-4 system in any Registered Secondary School in Kenya.
 

Criteria for Qualification:
 

To qualify, the applicant must:

1. Be a Kenya citizen.
2. Have passed the KCPE examinations of November 2015 with a score of 400 and above.
3. Have secured admission in a Registered Secondary School in Kenya following the 8-4-4 curriculum.

Technical University :: DAAD In-Country / In-Region Programme Scholarships

Advertisement for DAAD In-Country / In-Region Programme Scholarships

DAAD will be offering up to Three (3) Masters Scholarshipsfor the 2016/2017 academic year tenable at The Technical University of Kenya in the following area of study:

Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Eligibility: Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent from an institution recognized by the Senate of the Technical University of Kenya with at least an Upper Second Class Honours.

 

In addition, the candidate must have at least two years of working experience in a relevant technical area.

Application:
Applications should be sent to the Registrar (Academic) of Technical University of Kenya at the following address:

Registrar (Academic)

Technical University of Kenya

Haile Selassie Avenue

P.O Box 52428-00200

Nairobi – Kenya

Email: admissions@kenpoly.ac.ke

Application deadline: Applicants should submit their application documents to the Registrar by Monday, February 29th, 2016

International School of Kenya >> Scholarship

International School of Kenya - Empowering students to create solutions for tomorrow's challenges
 

ISK Scholarship - Stepping stone to the world
 

Are you an outstanding Kenyan student looking for academic challenge in a culturally diverse school?
 

ISK and IB Diploma are for YOU.

Applications are now being accepted f0r students entering Grades 9 or 10 in August 2016

2016 - 2017 High School Scholarships
 

Thank you and good luck to all students. 

 

The deadline for applications is January 22, 2016.  High School Scholarships for Kenyans based on merit and proven financial need 

These scholarships provide financial support for outstanding Kenyan students, who otherwise could not afford tuition, for the High School years including but not limited to the IB Diploma.

The specific aim is to provide opportunities for low to middle income Kenyan students to participate in an academically rich and culturally diverse experience that will open the doors to university admission (and potentially further scholarship support) to the best universities in the world.

Our High School program spans grades 9-12 and follows an August - May academic schedule. Given transitional issues related to moving from the Kenyan school system to ISK, as well as the inherent rigors of the IB Diploma program, applicants must be entering grade 9 or 10 to be eligible.

Scholarship recipients are entitled to a 100% reduction in tuition fees, the admission fee, bus fee, and the IB exam fees.

The capital levy fee is waived and covered by the scholarship.  Scholarships last for the duration of the student's time at ISK, provided they remain in good standing at the school. Scholarships may be revoked for poor academic performance or behavior.

Applications are screened by a scholarship committee and awarded to the recipients by April 2015. Financial need is assessed upon completion of ISK’s family finance disclosure form (including relevant supporting documentation).

Eligibility Requirements for the High School scholarship:

Selection for the scholarships is competitive and applications are based on the following criteria:

• Kenyan citizenship
• Proven financial need
• Fluency in English (oral & written)
• High academic achievement in English language curriculum
• Leadership & commitment to service
• Must be 14 years of age by July 2015
• Must have completed Standard 8
• High school graduates not eligible to apply
• Ability to live in Nairobi with family or guardians for the whole duration of the scholarship

CLICK HERE to download the scholarship form

Deadline for Applications: January 22, 2016

Please complete the form as accurately as possible and return 

via email (scholarships@isk.ac.ke),

or by mail (P.O Box 14103 - 00800, Nairobi)

or via hand delivery to ISK
 

All information given will be held in strict confidence and  will be used by school officials only

The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation Educational Publishers >> Applications for Form One Scholarships for the Year 2016

The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation
 

Educational Publishers
 

Applications for Form One Scholarships for the Year 2016
 

The Board of Directors of The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and eligible Form One students for the 2016 JKF scholarships.
 

Applicants MUST meet the following criteria

• Be Kenyan citizens.
• Have sat KCPE in 2015 and obtained at least 350 marks and above.
• Be a needy orphan or from a disadvantaged background.

 

The scholarship application forms are available on The JKF website (www.jkf.co.ke) and at County Education Offices countrywide.

Send your application form and supporting documents to the address below by 15th January 2016. 

Those who will not have received any communication by 5th February, 2016 should consider themselves unsuccessful.

The Managing Director,
The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, 

Enterprise Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi.
P.O. Box 30533 – 00100, 

Nairobi.

Email: scholarships@jkf.co.ke; info@jkf.co.ke

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Equity Bank >> 2016 Wings to Fly Scholarships

2016 Wings to Fly Scholarships

This year, the Wings to Fly program will offer 2000 comprehensive secondary school scholarships across the country.

We believe the best way to empower the next generation is to support them in accessing education. 

The Wings to Fly scholarships will be given to top performing pupils ranked in the top 5 percentile in the 2015 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education [KCPE) exam and who are economically and financially challenged, from all over Kenya. 

Only children from needy backgrounds who would otherwise not afford to join Form 1 without financial support are considered for the scholarships.

Details about the Scholarship
 

Candidates who will attain 350 marks and above are advised to fill, in the application form, attach their result slip and return to the nearest Equity Bank branch or Equity Bank Agent.

Application forms can be obtained from Equity Bank branches or nearby Equity Bank Agents.
 

Completed application forms must be returned to the Equity Bank branch not later than 6th January, 2016.

Shortlisted students will be invited for interviews which will be conducted by the Equity Group Foundation Community Scholarship Selection Board [CSSB).

The Wings to Fly scholarship caters for school fees, books, uniform, transport, shopping, and pocket money for the four years of secondary school.

The Wings to Fly program is a partnership between Equity Bank, The MasterCard Foundation and Equity Group Foundation. 

It is a program that provides comprehensive Secondary School education and leadership training to academically promising yet economically and socially marginalized young Kenyans.

Mount Kenya University Scholarship Scheme and Students Discretionary Tuition Waiver Scheme

Mount Kenya University

Office of the Registrar, Academic Affairs

Announcement of Scholarships

The University Strategic Plan (2008 - 2018) recognizes expansion of access to higher education as a requisite strategy to effective development of national human capital. 

Pursuant to the University Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and expanding access to higher education, the University Council has established a Scholarship Scheme and Students Discretionary Tuition Waiver Scheme.

The Scholarship Scheme and Students Discretionary Tuition Waiver aims at enhancing realization of the University strategic objectives on expanding access to higher education and support Mount Kenya University, MKU students’ educational academic aspirations.

A. Scholarships
 

i) Eligibility
 

a) Applicant must have applied to join Mount Kenya University.
 

b) Applicant must have qualified to undertake Mount Kenya University Bachelors Degree Program.
 

c) Applicant must fill the prescribed application form.
 

ii. Points will be awarded on the basis of the following:
 

a) Academic competence 

b) Economic background

c) Being an orphan
 

d) Physical challenge(s) 

e) Community Service

f) Talent(s)

g) Leadership ability

h) Recommendations

B. Student Discretionary Tuition Waiver
 

i) Eligibility
 

a) Applicant must have been a student of Mount Kenya University for not less that two (2) semesters / trimester.
 

b) Applicant must complete the prescribed application form.
 

c) Applicant must be enrolled full time in a Mount Kenya Diploma or Degree Programmes.
 

ii) Points will be awarded on the basis of the following:
 

a) Academic Competence
 

b) Gender disparity
 

c) Financial challenges

Instructions

Application forms can be collected from the Main Campus and the other campuses of Mount Kenya
University. 

The forms can also be downloaded from the Mount Kenya website.
 

Applications should be received by the 15th July, 2013 and must be addressed to:
 

Registrar, Academic Affairs
Mount Kenya University
P 0 Box 342, 01000
Thika
 

or email: info@mku.ac.ke
 

NB: Please indicate ‘Scholarship or “Student Discretionary Tuition Waiver” on the envelope.
 

Those who had already sent application letters should fill the application forms.

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Sanofi Aventis four-year MPharm Degree Scholarship

The Sanofi Aventis Scholarship  for the four-year MPharm degree

The Scholarship covers the cost of:
 

- Tuition fees, for all years of study
 

- On-campus accommodation
 

- Contribution towards living expenses
 

- One return airfare from Kenya
 

- Possibility of summer vacation work at Sanofi Aventis, UK Office ¡n Guildford

Selection for this scholarship will be based on academic qualifications and experience, a written admissions exercise and an interview which includes a presentation.

Eligibility of candidates:

• Candidates must have KCSE with a mean grade of A overall, with Chemistry, Biology, English and Maths at grade A
• Work experience in Pharmacy or healthcare and evidence of contribution to society voluntary/charity work.
• Candidates who have already had the opportunity of studying for one year or more outside of Africa will not be eligible.
• Candidates will complete an application form, this does not guarantee an interview
• Candidates will be required to prove their nationally and show that without this Scholarship they would be unable to study in the UK

A maximum of 20 candidates will be selected for the written test which will be held on Thursday 30 May and a short list will be made for the interview which will be held by Professor Stephen Chapman, BSc, PhD, Cert.H.Econ, FRSM, FRPharms Deputy Head of the School of Pharmacy on Monday 17 June. 

There will also be a formal presentation for the successful candidate on Wednesday 19 June, evening. 

Please note that information for the admissions exercise will be provided on the day and no revision is necessary

Closing date for applications is Friday 24 May

For more details Contact: Uniserv Education
 

T: 020 445 2732 C: 0723 597 445 / 735 014 549
 

E: info@uniserveducation.com
 

W: www.uniserveducation.com

HELB - FUNZOKenya Scholarship Program 2012-2013

Ministry of Medical Services
 

Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation

Higher Education Loans Board
 

FUNZOKenya Scholarship Program 2012-2013

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation have designed a scholarship program for health workers in Kenya. 

The pre-service and in-service scholarships are supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded FUNZOKenya Project and targets bright and needy students who are committed to becoming health workers and in-service health workers who would like to further their studies.
 

The scholarships will enhance the country’s ability to meet the overall demand for more health workers and ensure that health workers are routinely updated with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the governments overall objective of delivering primary health care needed to improve health outcomes of the Kenyan people towards Vision 2030.
 

Applications are invited from eligible Kenyans for the 2012/2013 admissions in health programmes that are accredited by the Government of Kenya. Priority will be given to students studying or seeking to study in cadres with critical shortages in the health care sector as well as students from remote, resource poor and marginalized communities. 

The courses and cadres of study (Pre- Service and In-Service) for which the scholarship program will finance are certificates and diplomas in Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Laboratory Technology, Nutrition, Health Records Management and Information Technology, Public Health, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Radiography and ICT in Health.
 

Female students are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

1. Applicants should access and fill the 201212013 FUNZOKenya Application Form from the HELB website www.helb.co.ke
 

2. Then print the form and have it signed and stamped by the relevant officials and authorities.
 

3. Sign the form, certify and attach all the necessary documents, as indicated on the checklist on the last page of the Scholarship Application Form.
 

4. Scan the duly completed application form and all the required documents and email them to funzokenya@helb.co.ke or hand deliver it at the Higher Education Loans Board Offices located at Anniversary Towers, 18th Floor, University Way Nairobi.
 

5. The Board will use the email and telephone contacts provided on the application form for communication on the progress of your application.

Please ensure that you read and understand the instructions provided on the Application Form before you commence the application process.
 

*The Number of scholarships awarded will depend on availability of funds

The deadline for the scholarship application is 29th August 2012.

For further information and enquiries contact:
The Board Secretary/CEO
Higher Education Loans Board
P.O Box 69489-00400, Nairobi
 

Tel: (020) 2278000, 0722 205292, 0733 205292
 

Website: www.helb.co.ke
 

E-mail. funzokenya@helb.co ke

HELB Applications for TIVET Bursaries for Financial Year: 2011/2012

Applications for TIVET Bursaries for Financial Year: 2011/2012
 

The Higher Education Loans Board invites applications for TIVET bursaries from eligible students in Technical, Industrial, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TIVET) tertiary institutions for the 2011/2012 season. 

TIVET institutions include Public National Polytechnics, Institutes of Technology and Technical Training institutes country-wide.
 

How to Apply:
 

1. Applicants should access and fill the 2011/2012 TIVET Bursary Application Form from the HELB website www.helb.co.ke
 

2. Print TWO copies of the TIVET Bursary Application Form.
 

3. Sign the form and attach all the necessary documents, as indicated on the checklist on the last page of the Form.
 

4. Have the form properly filled, signed and stamped by the relevant authorities.
 

5. Present the two copies of the TIVET Bursary Application Form to your Institutional Bursaries Allocation Committee for verification and certification of your application details.
 

6. Leave one copy of the TIVET Bursary Application Form and all the attached support documents with the Institutional Bursaries Allocation Committee for free delivery to HELB.
 

7. Retain one copy of the duly filled TIVET Bursary Application Form
 

8. The Board will use the contacts provided on the form for communication with you on the progress of your bursary application.
 

Please ensure that you read and understand the instructions provided on the online TIVET Bursary Application Form before you commence the application process.
 

The deadline for the bursaries application process is 30th June 2012.
 

For further information contact:
 

The Board Secretary/CEO
Higher Education Loans Board
tivetbursaryscheme@helb.co.ke

University of Nairobi - PH.D. Scholarships in Economics

University of Nairobi
 

School of Economics
 

PH.D. Scholarships in Economics
 

Applications are invited for the above scholarship from holders of a good master’s degree in Economics. 

Applicants with research experience in economics, and/or with an academic/research appointment at a university or research institute will have an added advantage.
 

The application package should include academic transcripts for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, and copies of degree certificates. 

Only highly qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. 

The closing date is June 30, 2012. 

Please forward applications to:
 

The Director,
School of Economics,
University of Nairobi.

Insurance Regulatory Authority - Scholarship for Master of Science Degree in Actuarial Management / Science

 The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), a state corporation with the mandate to supervise, regulate and develop the insurance industry in Kenya is offering five (5) scholarships to Kenyans interested in pursuing Actuarial Science courses at the Cass Business School, United Kingdom.

The scholarship will cater for tuition, travel, accommodation, and any other incidental expenses.

1. Scholarship for Master of Science Degree in Actuarial Management / Science
 

Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Should have obtained Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science (at least Upper Second Class Honours) or an equivalent Actuarial Science qualification.

• Should have graduated not more than five years ago.

• Should have made significant progress towards becoming Associate Members of the Institute/Faculty of Actuaries (Minimum 5 professional papers).

Preliminary application forms are available and can be downloaded from the IRA website i.e.www.ira.go.ke. 

Completed application forms together with copies of identification, result slips/transcripts, academic certificate, birth certificate and school leaving certificate should be sent to:
 

The Chief Executive Officer
Insurance Regulatory Authority
P.O.Box 43505-00100
Nairobi
 

The applications should reach IRA offices not later than 8th June 2012.
 

Previous applicants need not to reapply.
 

Applicants with First Class Honours will have an added advantage.

Sri Lanka Government Scholarships 2012/2013

Republic of Kenya
 

Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology
 

Sri Lanka Government Scholarships 2012/2013

The Government of Sri Lanka is offering scholarships in undergraduate and postgraduate studies to qualified Kenyans as follows:
 

PhD - 4

Masters - 3

Undergraduate - 3
 

The Scholarships are open for courses of studies other than Medical & Dental Sciences.
 

Eligibility
 

Applicants must meet the following conditions:
 

(i) Postgraduate

• 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

(ii) Undergraduate

• Minimum KCSE Mean Grade of B plain
• Not more than 23 years of age
• Strong grades on the major subjects that are key to the preferred speciality

Application Procedure:
 

Preliminary application forms are obtainable from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology Offices at Teleposta Towers, 27th Floor, Room 2702.The application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry’s website: www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke. 

Applicants for postgraduate studies should submit their applications through their Heads of Departments.

Completed application forms with attached certified copies of ID, academic/professional certificates, transcripts, birth certificates, birth certificate, proposal on the area of study (for PhD applicants) and other testimonials should be sent to:
 

Director Higher Education,
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology,
P. O. Box 9583 – 00200, Nairobi
 

Or delivered to: Teleposta Towers, 27th floor Room 2702
 

The application forms should reach the Ministry not later than 31st May, 2012.
 

Director Higher Education
For: Permanent Secretary

The People’s Republic of China 45 full scholarships to Kenyans for the 2012/2013 academic year

Republic of Kenya


Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology,


The Peoples Republic of China


Scholarships for Year 2012 / 2013


The People’s Republic of China is offering 45 full scholarships to Kenyans for undergraduate and postgraduate for the 2012/2013 academic year.


Ten (10) of the scholarships are for bachelors, Twenty (20) for masters and Fifteen (15) are PhD programmes.


The Areas of study are in the field of Engineering, Sciences, Technology and Medicine.


Eligibility


Applicants must meet the following conditions:


A. Undergraduate


    Minimum KCSE Mean Grade of B (plain).
    Not more than 25 years of age.
    Strong grades on the major subjects that are key to the specialty preferred
    Completed Secondary Education in the last three (3) years.
    Has KCSE certificate


B. Post Graduate


    Are serving the country in the public sector.
    Completed two (2) years of continuous public service since their last degree studies.
    Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of at least Upper Second class honors level.
    PhD, applicants must have a relevant Master’s Degree.
    Are below 35 years for Masters and 40 years for PhD


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.


Masters and PhD applicants 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 (for PhD applicants) 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 27th March 2012.


Director Higher Education
For: Permanent Secretary

Government of the Republic of Indonesia - Master Program Scholarship at Indonesian universities for citizens of Kenya

The Government of the Republic of Indonesia through Developing Countries Partnership (DCP) is offering Master Program Scholarship at Indonesian universities for citizens of Kenya.

Financial assistance covers round-trip economy international airfare, settlement allowance, tuition fee, cost of living, research, and books.

As general requirements, the candidate should be no more than 35 years of age, has a bachelor degree or its equivalent, and must be nominated by the Embassy of Indonesia.

Further information is available via website http://knb.dikti.go.id and/ or by email correspondence to the Embassy at scholarship.indonbi@gmail.com.

Registration will be closed on 30 April 2012.

Applications received after this date will not be considered. Selection will be conducted by the Ministry of National Education in Jakarta, and the result will be announced by the end of May 2012

CNHR Request for Applications for Research Career Development Grants, 2012

As part of its mandate of national research capacity strengthening, the Consortium for National Health Research (CNHR) invites applications for Research Career Development Grants (RCDGs) from qualified Kenyan researchers (currently based in Kenya or working within the Diaspora) who wish to further develop their careers while undertaking research and training programmes.

The grants aim at enabling successful applicants to obtain high-quality research training that will lay the foundation for a successful independent research career.

The long term aim is to build a critical mass of researchers undertaking relevant research for health for the betterment of the health of Kenyans.

The RCDGs are for periods of not more than eighteen (18) months and will be offered to successful applicants who apply for consideration either as Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Mid-Career Research Fellow or Mid-Career Clinical Research Fellow.

The award will target young researchers who would wish to develop their own research niches/teams within the next 3-5 years, and especially

a) Qualified young researchers based within the public universities, private universities or in private practice, and

b) young researchers in the Diaspora who wish to return to Kenya to establish viable independent research careers in universities or research institutions.

In both cases, special emphasis will be made to qualified women researchers, without denying opportunities to qualified men.

The detailed advert, including eligibility criteria, the application guidelines, application process, selections process and other relevant information can be found on the CNHR website www.cnhrkenya.org.
The RCDG Application Form should be submitted electronically as an email attachment with all
relevant enclosures. In addition, two (2) hardcopies should also be sent to the CNHR Nairobi Office to be received by 5.00 p.m. (17.00 Hours), Friday 30th March 2012.

The application package should be addressed to:

By email: rcdg@cnhrkenya.org

By post:

The Director,
Consortium for National Health Research (CNHR),
P.O. Box 29832 – 00202, KNH, Nairobi, Kenya

By Courier:

CNHR Office, Lenana Road, adjacent to Wood Avenue,
Tel. (+254) (0)733-572803; (0)713-781814
(Site map is available on the CNHR website)

Indian Government Scholarships 2012/2013

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology

Indian Government Scholarships 2012/2013 (Additional Scholarships)

The Government of India has offered additional Thirty Six (36) Scholarships both in undergraduate and postgraduate studies under various schemes as shown below:

Indian Government Scholarship (Open except medicine)

Scheme/Category: Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP)
No: 06
Level: Post graduate

Scheme/Category: Africa Scholarships Scheme (ASS)
No: 30
Level: 10 Post graduate and 20 Undergraduate

Eligibility

(a) Undergraduate:

(i) Minimum KCSE Mean Grade of B (Plain)

(ii) Not more than 23 years of age

(iii) Grade “B” in core subjects in their fields of study.

(iv) Completed Secondary Education in the last three (3) years

(v) Have original KCSE certificates.

(b) Postgraduate:

(i) Are serving the country in the public sector

(ii) Completed two (2) years of continuous public service since their last degree studies

(iii) Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of at least Upper Second class honours level

(iv) For PhD, applicants must have a relevant Masters Degree

(v) Are below thirty five (35) for Masters and 45 years for PhD

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 for postgraduate courses 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 (for PhD) should be sent to:

Director of 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 2nd February, 2012.

NB: These are additional scholarships and as such those who responded to our earlier advert of 13th and 14th January, 2012 should not reapply.

Director of Higher Education
For: Permanent Secretary

Indian Government, New Zealand Government and Mexican Government Scholarships 2012/2013

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology

Indian Government, New Zealand Government and Mexican Government Scholarships 2012/2013

The Governments of India, New Zealand and Mexico are offering the following scholarships both in undergraduate and postgraduate studies in various disciplines as shown below:

1. Indian Government scholarships (Open except medicine)

Category: General Cultural Scholarship Scheme (GCSS)
No: 12
Level: 10 undergraduate and 2 post graduate

Category: Commonwealth/ Fellowship Plan (CSFP)
No: 04
Level: 2 Post graduate and 2 undergraduate

Category: IOR – ARC Scholarship
No: 02
Level: Post graduate

2. New Zealand Two (2) either Masters or PhD

3. Mexico - Open for Masters and PhD

Areas of study are Open except odontology, Plastic Surgery, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting and Business Administration. Knowledge of Spanish language is an advantage.

Those without will be required to undergo six (6) months training before starting their courses.

For further information Visit Website http://becas.sre.gob.mx and http://www.anuies.mix

Eligibility

(a) Undergraduate:

(i) Minimum KCSE Mean Grade of B (Plain)

(ii) Not more than 23 years of age
(iii) Strong grades i.e B and above in core subjects

(iv) Completed Secondary Education in the last three (3) years and have original KSCE certificate

(v) Have fluent knowledge of English.

(b) Postgraduate

(i) Are serving the country in the public sector

(ii) Competed two (2) years of continuous public service since their last degree studies

(iii) Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of at least Upper Second class honours level

(iv) For PhD, applicants must have a relevant Masters Degree

(v) Are below thirty five (35) for Masters and 45 years for PhD

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 for postgraduate courses 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 of 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 20th January, 2012

Director of Higher Education
For: Permanent Secretary

Hilde Back Education Fund - Form One Scholarships for the year 2012

Available for candidates from Garissa, Githunguri, Homa Bay, Kibwezi, Kilifi, Likuyani, Narok, Tharaka South, Turkana, Voi and West Pokot Districts.

The Hilde Back Education Fund (HBEF) is an Organization that is committed to the promotion of Education as a Fundamental Human Right. The Fund sponsors academically gifted students from poor families to secondary school.

HBEF hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and eligible Form One students for the 2012 scholarships. One hundred and fifty (150) Scholarships tenable in any duly registered Public Secondary School in Kenya will be awarded.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for consideration, the applicant student must:

1. Be a Kenyan citizen.

2. Have sat K.C.P.E. in the year 2011 in a public primary school in Garissa, Githunguri, Homa Bay, Kibwezi, Kilifi, Likuyani, Narok, Tharaka South, Turkana, Voi and West Pokot Districts and obtained at least 380 marks.

3. Be an orphan or from a poor family.

Sponsorship Duration

The sponsorship will be for a period of four years of secondary education effective 2012.

Beneficiaries will be expected to maintain goodacademic performance.

Application Procedure

Interested students should:

Complete and submit the HBEF Scholarship application form available at HBEF offices in Nairobi & Githunguri and in all the respective District Education offices.

The following supporting documents should be included in the application:

1. A certified copy of KCPE result slip.
2. Relevant recommendation letters as outlined in the application form.
3. Copy of birth certificate.
4. A copy of Form one-admission letter/joining instructions where available.
5. Evidence of being an orphan where applicable.

The duly completed forms should be forwarded to the respective District Education Officers by Friday January 13, 2012.

Applications from students who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be considered.

Similarly, late or incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by HBEF for interview details and final award.

Canvassing or giving of false information by or on behalf of the applicant will lead to disqualification of the application concerned.

Successful applicants and their host schools will be notified on or before 1st February 2012.

Funding

HBEF will make direct payments to schools where successful applicants have been called effective on or before 10th February 2012.

Application forms and supporting documents should be sent or hand delivered to the respective District Education offices or to the HBEF Nairobi office at the address below:

The Director
Hilde Back Education Fund
Haven Court, Block B5, Westlands,
P.O. Box 14741-00100,
Nairobi

Note: Applicants who will not have received any communication from HBEF by 28th February 2012 should consider themselves unsuccessful

DPhil Studentship in Clinical Medicine, University of Oxford, UK

DPhil Studentship in Clinical Medicine, University of Oxford, UK


Large-effect genetic variants in susceptibility to invasive pneumococcal disease

Applications are invited for a MRC/NDM-funded DPhil Studentship in Clinical Medicine, based at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, University of Oxford, UK.

The aim of the studentship project is to utilise DNA sequencing technology to identify novel, large-effect genetic susceptibility variants for invasive pneumococcal disease in African and European populations.

The studentship is specifically intended to train a Kenyan national with the long-term aim of enhancing research capacity in Kenya.

Full details of the project can be found at www.kemri-wellcome.org

Training opportunities

The DPhil studentship will be based in Professor Adrian Hill’s laboratory at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics in Oxford, UK (www.well.ox.ac.uk/hill-2).

The Centre is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for genomics research with state-of-the-art facilities.

The DPhil is funded by the Medical Research Council UK and the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Oxford.

Applicants should have, or expect to have, a degree in molecular biology, human genetics, immunogenetics or a closely related field, with a minimum of a 2.1 class.

Applicants are also required to have a suitable English language qualification, as detailed on the website at www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduate_courses/apply/internat_students.html.

Applications should be made through the online portal at https://apply.embark.com/grad/Oxford/15/ listing the title ‘Large-effect genetic variants in susceptibility to invasive pneumococcal disease’ and reference code ‘Pneumogene’.

The closing date for applications is Friday 23 December 2011

Joint CSIR / CFTRI (Diamond Jubilee) - NAM S&T Centre Fellowship on Food Science and Technology for the Year 2012/2013

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology

Joint CSIR / CFTRI (Diamond Jubilee) - NAM S&T Centre Fellowship on Food Science and Technology for the Year 2012/2013

Background

The NAM S&T Centre [www.namstct.org] and the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore, India [www.cftri.com], a constituent Laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India initiated a Fellowship scheme, titled ‘Joint CSIR/CFTRI (Diamond Jubilee) – NAM S&T Centre Fellowship’ in the year 2010-11.

The fellowship aims to provide opportunities to the researchers from the developing countries to affiliate themselves with CFTRI, Mysore to undertake training, upgrade their research skills and conduct joint research in various fields of Food Science & Technology.

The NAM S&T Centre invites applications for the Joint CSIR / CFTRI (Diamond Jubilee) – NAM S&T Centre Fellowship’ for the year 2012-13 (April 2012 to March 2013).

Four (4) Fellowships are available in the year for a maximum duration of six months each and are awarded to only one scientist each from any given developing country on a strictly competitive basis based on the applicant’s academic and professional background, the proposed Plan of Work and mutual research interests of the applicant and CFTRI.

Terms and Conditions

• The Fellowship scheme provides financial assistance, under which the CFTRI would provide free furnished single accommodation in Mysore, India and a subsistence allowance of US$300 (in equivalent Indian Rupees) per month to the selected scientists/researchers to cover incidentals and other day to day expenses during the tenure of the Fellowship.
• Under the existing Scientific and Technical Cooperation between NAMS&T and Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology, the Kenyan scientist who qualifies and is awarded the fellowship will be provided with a return international airfare by the NAM S&T Centre.

Applications are therefore invited for the Joint CSIR / CFTRI (Diamond Jubilee) – NAM S&T Fellowship.

The Guidelines and a blank Application Form can be obtained from the Ministry website: www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke or the NAM S&T Centre website: www.namstct.org.

For endorsement by the recognized NAM S&T Centre focal point (PS, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology), the applicants should send the fully filled application forms duly recommended by their parent institutions to:

The Director,
Research Management and Development
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology
P.O. Box 30568-00100,
Nairobi.

Email: directordrmd@scienceandtechnology.go.ke

Or Hand Deliver to Utalii House, 9th Floor, Room 929.

The last date for submitting applications for endorsement is 25th November, 2011.

Director, Directorate of Research Management & Development
For Permanent Secretary