The Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University

Every year, scholars from 14 countries around the world, including two from Kenya, earn the privilege of becoming Rhodes Scholars by demonstrating their outstanding intellectual and academic ability, integrity of character, strong leadership abilities, energy and drive, and their commitment to public service.

The Rhodes Scholarships offer full funding for two years’ study and are tenable only for full time post-graduate study at the University of Oxford.

The Rhodes Scholarships Selection Committee for Kenya, invites applications for the year of study commencing October 2015.
In addition to exhibiting the above characteristics, applicants must meet the following basic minimum criteria:be holders of a first class or a high upper second class degree (Min. 68% or GPA 3.7)be Kenyan citizenshave been resident in Kenya for at least 5 of last 10 yearswill be 19 years old or over and under 25 years on 1st October 2015Rhodes Scholarships Selection Committee for Kenya on: Rhodes.Selection.Kenya@gmail.comDeadline for applications: 31st August 2014

Kenyatta University

Scholarships for 2014 / 2015

Kenyatta University announces 100 new scholarships for needy and talented students for the academic year starting September 2014/2015. 

This is in line with the KU mission of enhancing access to higher education. A further 20 scholarships are available for Masters Students.
 Kenyatta University is offering Ninety (90) 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 2014/2015 for OVS who are admitted to KU programmes.
Partial OVS scholarships are also available for continuing students pursuing various degrees at KU.
 
There are Five (5) Scholarships for exceptionally talented sportsmen and women to study Bachelor degrees in Recreation Science and Sports Management, and Exercise and Sports Science.
 C: Scholarship for Performing Arts
There are Five (5) Scholarships for exceptionally talented students in Music, Fine Art and Theatre Arts.
 
Minimum C+ Mean grade in 2012 or 2013 KCSE
Interested applicants are advised to seek admission from KU.
Applicants must also provide evidence of being needy and/or talented for the indicated degrees. Special consideration will be given to students who are vulnerable including orphans, students from marginalized and geographical disadvantaged areas. The scholarships are awarded as a grant from Kenyatta University in collaboration with Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). HELB will offer a loan for part of the tuition fee which will be repaid subject to recovery conditions upon completion of your degree.
All interested applicants must submit the following to KU Financial Aid Office by June 27th 2014: Filled application form, copy of admission letter to KU, certified copies of relevant certificates / transcripts and, reference letter and copy of Kenyan National ID.
Further information on KU, Financial Aid requirements can be obtained from:
Director, Financial Aid Office
Tel. +254-0725847914 or +254-20-871 0901 ext 4535
Email: financial-aid@ku.ac.ke
Those who do not hear from us by July 8th 2014 should consider their application unsuccessful. Students who have benefited from other funding sources are not eligible for the scholarships.
There are twenty (20) postgraduate scholarships to cover tuition for the Masters programme. These scholarships will be awarded to graduate student admitted in September 2014/2015 academic year and will be based on proven high academic performance. Note: The application is made through the Dean, Graduate School.

The Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University

Every year, scholars from 14 countries around the world, including two from Kenya, earn the privilege of becoming Rhodes Scholars by demonstrating their outstanding intellectual and academic ability, integrity of character, strong leadership abilities, energy and drive, and their commitment to public service.

The Rhodes Scholarships offer full funding for two years’ study and are tenable only for full time post-graduate study at the University of Oxford.

The Rhodes Scholarships Selection Committee for Kenya, invites applications for the year of study commencing October 2013.

In addition to exhibiting the above characteristics, applicants must meet the following basic minimum criteria:

be holders of a first class or a high upper second class degree (Min. 68% or GPA 3.7)be Kenyan citizenshave been resident in Kenya for at least 5 of last 10 yearswill be 19 years old or over and under 27 years on 15th October 2013
Alternatively, application forms are available at http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/ or may be obtained by writing to The National Secretary, Rhodes Scholarships Selection Committee for Kenya on: Rhodes.Selection.Kenya@gmail.com.

Deadline for applications: 31st August 2012

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:
The Scholarships are open for courses of studies other than Medical & Dental Sciences.
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 sectorAre below 35 years for masters and 45 years for PhDMinimum KCSE Mean Grade of B plainNot more than 23 years of ageStrong grades on the major subjects that are key to the preferred specialityPreliminary 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: http://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

Ministry of Higher Education, Science & Education

Advertising for Scholarships

Swiss and Czech Government Scholarships for the Academic Year 2012/2013

The Swiss and Czech Governments have offered scholarships to Kenyans in postgraduate studies as shown below:

Country: Swiss
Number: Unspecified
Financial Support: Partial
Level: Master / Research Fellow
Area of Study: Open (except for studies in Art and Music)

Country: Czech
Number: One(1)
Financial Support: Full
Level: Masters, PHD
Area of Study: Agriculture, Economics(Trade), Information Technologies

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

Must be employed in the public sector including research institutions and parastatals.Be under the age of thirty five(35) for Masters and fourty four (44) years for PHDMust have worked for at least Two (2) years since completing their last degree.Have graduated within the last Ten (10) years.Applicants for PHD Programme must attach a proposal and those for the Masters/fellowship must attach a detailed study plan.Additionally applicants for the Swiss Government scholarship must:
Have proof of contact with a professor of an accredited University of Switzerland and.Have a good and documented knowledge of French, German, or Italian language.Application Procedure

Preliminary application forms are obtainable from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology at Telposta Towers, 27th floor or Provincial Technical Training offices.

The application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry’s website
http://www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke/

All application forms must be forwarded by the respective Heads of Department. Completed application forms with attached certified photocopies of ID, Academic/ Professional Certificates, Transcripts, Birth Certificates, other Testimonials, a proposal and study plan should be sent or delivered to:

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

The application forms should reach the ministry not later than 7th November 2011.

Director of Higher Education
For: Permanent Secretary

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