China Government 2011 / 2012 Scholarships for Kenyans

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology

Government Scholarships for the People’s Republic of China 2011/2012

The China Government is offering twenty nine (29) scholarships to Kenyans in both undergraduate and post graduate studies.

They are in the following categories:

Undergraduates : 13Postgraduates : 16Eligibility

Undergraduate: Studies in Engineering and Medicine

Minimum KCSE mean grade of B+ with a minimum of grade ‘B’ in Mathematics, Physics, Biology and ChemistryNot more than 23 years of age.Only those candidates who completed secondary education in the last 3 years need apply.Postgraduate: Studies in Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science and Pharmacy.

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 studiesGraduated in the last ten (10) yearsAre below 34 years for Masters and 40 years old for PhD. Programmes.For masters degree application one must have attained 1st class or Upper Second 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 universityApplication 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, academic/professional certificates, transcripts, birth Certificate, school leaving certificate and other testimonials should be sent or delivered 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 should reach the Ministry not later than 7th April, 2011.

Director of Higher Education
For: Permanent Secretary

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