Republic of Kenya
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology
Newzealand and Slovak Government Scholarships 2013/2014
Areas of Study
1 Newzealand
Areas of Study
Leadership and governance, Public sector Governance and Reform,
Education, Agriculture and
Fisheries, Infrastructure and Utility, Economics, Environmental studies,
Health, Bio security and food safety, Human rights and Gender
2 Slovak Republic
Areas of study
Teacher training and Education, Business and Administration,
Construction engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary medicine, Medical sciences,
Pharmaceutical sciences, Social and behavioural sciences, Ecological and
Environmental sciences, Manufacturing and communication, Forestry, Water
resource management, Dental surgery, on medical health science
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
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 for
Masters.
- PhD
applicants must have a relevant Master’s Degree.
- Are
below 35 years for Masters and 45 years for PhD for Newzealand
- Are
below 26 years of age for Slovak.
Condition
- Applicants
should have acquired Acceptance letter to a University in Newzealand
before interview date.
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:
http://www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke/index.php/downloads-1/cat_view/15-scholarships (scholarship
form)
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
Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology,
P O Box 9583 – 00200,
Nairobi
Ministry 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 28th March, 2013
4. Only shortlisted applicants (who shall be informed through
e-mail /phone call) shall be invited for interview. Nominated candidates will
be allowed to proceed with steps 6-8. Steps 6-8 are only applicable for Slovak
Government scholarships
5. Await an invitation for interview.
6. Access the Slovak Government conditions for scholarships
by visiting website for more details on the scholarship: (http://www.vladnestipendia.sk)
7. Apply for the scholarship electronically (You are advised
to use Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0) by following the link:http://www.minedu.sk or www.studying.sk (Register
with a User name and password)
8. Submit one (1) set of the hard copy of completed online
application form through your head of department to the Directorate of Higher
Education on the address indicated above.
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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