ADVERT COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS TENABLE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 2013 The Commonwealth scholarship in the United Kingdom is offering twenty two (22) full scholarships for postgraduate students; Masters (14) and PhD (8) for Kenyan students tenable in UK institutions of Higher learning. Priority will be given to studies that are along the following themes: · Education · Health · Economic Growth and private sector · Water and sanitation · Governance and conflict · Climate and Environment · Food and nutrition · Humanitarian disasters and Emergencies Duration of scholarships i) One (1) year taught Masters courses ii) Six (6) months of clinical skills in medicine on dentistry iii) Doctoral degrees of up to three (3) years.(candidates may undertake fieldwork in Kenya) iv) One year (1) research on a split-site basis towards a PhD registered at a Kenyan university. ELIGIBILITY i. For Masters scholarships, be a holder of at least upper 2nd class honors and must state the source of funding at undergraduate level ii. For PHD scholarship be a holder of a very good Masters’ degree and should have proof of support by prospective supervisor iii. Are serving in the country in the public sector iv. Are below 35 years for Masters and 45 years for PhD APPLICATION PROCEDURE All eligible candidates must read and follow the following guidelines strictly 1. Obtain preliminary application forms 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 scienceandtechnology.go.ke 2. 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 Ministy of Higher Education Science and Technology, P O Box 9583 – 00200, NAIROBI OR delivered to Telposta Towers, 27th floor Room 2702 3. The Preliminary application forms should reach the Ministry not later than 8th October, 2012 4. Only shortlisted applicants ( who shall be informed through email/phone call) shall be required to proceed with steps 5-9 5. Access the Commonwealth scholarship 2013 prospectus from the website: dfid.gov.uk/cscuk/bit.ly.cscukuk- universities for more information on the scholarship and to identify the participating institutions in UK and submit independent application directly to the institutions at the same time as applying for the scholarship. 6. Apply for the scholarship electronically by following the link bit.ly/cscuk-apply . 7. Complete the Electronic Application System (EAS) form online BUT download and print three (3) sets before submitting it electronically to the Commonwealth Commission 8. Submit one (1) set of the hard copy of completed EAS form through your head of department to the Directorate of Higher Education on the address indicated above. 9. Await an invitation for an interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. NB PREFERENCE FOR THE AWARD OF THESE SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE GIVEN TO TEACHING STAFF IN OUR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITY CONSTITUENT COLLEGES. TEACHING STAFF IN THESE INSTITUTIONS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY SWISS GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP 2013-2014 The Swiss Government scholarship is offering unspecified number of scholarships to Kenyan students primarily for Research fellowships, PhD or postdoctoral studies (i) Duration of the courses: Research fellowship and postdoctoral – one (1) year PhD – Three (3) years (ii) Areas of Study These are open with the exception of studies in fine Arts. (iii) Eligibility Applicants should be: i) Serving in the country in the public sector ii) Below 35 years for Research Fellowship and PhD iii) Below 45 years for postdoctoral studies iv) Documented knowledge of French, German or Italian is required NB: applicants must attach confirmation letters by a Professor at the intended Swiss University – prior contact with the university is necessary before applying (iv) Application procedure: 1. Obtain preliminary application forms 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 scienceandtechnology.go.ke 2. 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 Ministy of Higher Education Science and Technology, P O Box 9583 – 00200, NAIROBI OR delivered to Telposta Towers, 27th floor Room 2702 3. The Preliminary application forms should reach the Ministry not later than 8th October, 2012 NB PREFERENCE FOR THE AWARD OF THESE SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE GIVEN TO TEACHING STAFF IN OUR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITY CONSTITUENT COLLEGES. TEACHING STAFF IN THESE INSTITUTIONS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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