Turkey Government Scholarships 2010/2011

Republic of Kenya
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology

Turkey Government Scholarships 2010/2011

The Turkey Government is offering Ten (10) Scholarships to Kenyans in both undergraduate and post graduate studies.

They are in the following categories:
  • Undergraduates - 8
  • Postgraduates - 2
Eligibility

(a) Undergraduate: Studies in Engineering and Medicine
  1. Minimum KCSE mean grade of B (Plain) with a



    minimum of grade ‘B’ in Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry
  2. Not more than 23 years of age.
  3. Only those candidates who completed secondary education in the last 3 years need apply.
(b) Postgraduate: Studies open

Eligible candidates are only those who:
  1. Are serving the country in the public sector.
  2. Completed two (2) years of continuous service since their last degree studies
  3. Graduated in the last ten (10) years
  4. Are below 34 years for Masters and below 40 years for PhD. Programmes.
Note:
  • 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 ofa Masters degree with good grades from a recognized university
Application 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 then 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:

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

The application should reach the Ministry not later than 19th March, 2010.

A. K. SILA (MRS)
For: Permanent Secretary