Kenyatta University Scholarships 2011

Kenyatta University’s Philosophy is sensitivity and responsiveness to societal needs and the right of every person to knowledge

OVS Scholarships

Kenyatta University is offering Two (2) Scholarships for Orphans and Vulnerable Students(OVS) from Kenya seeking to pursue undergraduate degrees at KU.

The scholarships will cover the full tuition cost beginning the academic year 2011/2012 for OVS who have already been admitted to KU programmes.

Requirements: Minimum C+ Mean grade in 2009 or 2010 KCSE.

OVS Scholarships for Continuing Students

There are Ten (10) Partial Scholarships for tuition for full time students already in session at KU for the year beginning September 2011/2012.

The scholarship will cover 40% tuition costs beginning the academic year 2011/2012 for students with proven high performance and genuine need of financial assistance.

RUSA Scholarships

There are Ten (10) Partial Scholarship for tuition for full time students who must have been in session in the previous semester.

The scholarship will cover 25% tuition costs beginning the academic year September 2011/2012 for students with proven high performance and genuine need of financial assistance.

KU Internal Bursary

Internal bursaries are for students already enrolled into Kenyatta University programmes and are awarded based on the need of vulnerable students.

The application should be supported by a Letter from either the principal/head teacher, chief or pastor.

Note: The application is made through the Dean of Students.

KU Postgraduate Scholarships

The University will give Twenty (20) postgraduate scholarships to cover tuition for the Masters programme.

These scholarships will be awarded to graduate students admitted in September 2011/2012 academic year and will be based on proven high academic performance.

The application is made through the Dean, Graduate School.

Note: Application Procedure

ALL interested applicants must submit the following to the KU Financial Aid Office by July 15th 2011: Application letter, filled application form, certified copies of relevant certificates / transcripts, reference letter by Principal/Head Teacher or chief/pastor; and a short essay of 400
words on why you deserve the scholarship

Further information on KU, Financial Aid requirements can be obtained from:

Director, Financial Aid Office
Tel. +254-20-8711949 or +254-20-8710901 ext 522
Email: financial-aid@ku.ac.ke

Applicants for these scholarships should visit the KU website at www.ku.ac.ke/fao to download the application form or visit the Financial Aid Office on Nigeria Street, office No. 2

Those who do not hear from us by July 29th 2011 should consider their application unsuccessful

Students who have benefited from other funding sources are not eligible for the scholarships

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