Government Scholarship Opportunities for Kenyan Students

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Education Science and Technology

Sri Lanka Presidential Scholarships

The Ministry of Education Science and Technology, Kenya has received the Government of Sri Lanka Presidential Scholarships for Kenya students for the academic year 2013. The courses are scheduled to commence in December, 2013.

The scholarships are open for all courses other than Medical and Dental Sciences.

Preference will be given to Science and Engineering courses.

Eligibility

i. Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum of B in the KCSE examinations.

ii. For Masters Scholarships, is a holder of at least upper 2nd Class honors.

iii. For PHD scholarship be a holder of a very good Masters’ degree

iv. Are below 25 years for Undergraduate , 35 years for Masters and 45 years for PhD

v. Masters and PhD candidates must be serving the country in the public sector

Application Procedure

All eligible candidates must read and follow the following guidelines strictly

  1. Obtain preliminary application forms from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology offices at Teleposta Towers, 27th floor room 2702. The application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry’s website: www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke
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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 Education Science and Technology,
P O Box 9583 – 00200,
Nairobi

OR delivered to Teleposta Towers, 27th floor Room 2702

3. The Preliminary application forms should reach the Ministry not later than 10th September , 2013

4. Only shortlisted applicants ( who shall be informed through e-mail /phone call) shall be required to attend interviews

NB

1. To be nominated does not in any way guarantee selection or placement.


2. Preference for the award of Masters and PhD scholarships will be given to teaching staff in Public Universities and Constituent Colleges. Teaching staff in these institutions are highly encouraged to apply