Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Commonwealth Scholarships, United Kingdom 2014 / 2015

Republic of Kenya
 

Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
 
Commonwealth Scholarships Tenable in the United Kingdom 2014 / 2015
 
The Commonwealth Commission in the United Kingdom is offering twenty nine (29) full scholarships for postgraduate students for Kenyan students tenable in UK institutions of Higher Learning starting in October 2015.

Ten (10) of the scholarships are for PhD while the remaining nineteen (19) are for Masters Degree.
 

Priority will be given to studies that are along the following themes:
  • Education
  • Health
  • Economic Growth and the Private Sector
  • Water and Sanitation
  • Governance and Conflict
  • Climate and Environment
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Humanitarian Disasters and Emergencies
Duration of scholarships
  1. One (1) year taught Masters courses
  2. Doctoral degrees of up to three (3) years
Eligibility
 
i. For Masters degree 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 from a prospective supervisor in at least one chosen institution
 
iii. Are serving in the country in the Public Sector
 
iv. Are below 35 years for Masters Degree and 45 years for PhD.
 
Note: Applicants for split- site study and those for enhancing clinical skills award MUST apply directly to Commonwealth Commission without reference to the Ministry as a nominating agency. 

They are advised to follow the link: http://bit.ly/cscuk-apply

Staff from the following universities are advised to use this opportunity: Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Egerton University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenyatta University, Maseno University, Moi University, University of Eastern Africa, Baraton and, University of Nairobi
 
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, Directorate of Higher Education offices located at Telposta Towers, 27th floor room 2702. The application forms can also be downloaded from the website; www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke or http://www.education.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
Ministry of Education Science and Technology,
P. O. Box 9583 – 00200,
Nairobi
 
OR

Delivered to Telposta Towers, 27th floor, Room 2702 during working hours between 8.00am to 5.00pm.
 
3. The Preliminary application forms should reach the Ministry not later than 26th September, 2014.
 
4. Only shortlisted applicants (who shall be informed through e-mail/phone call) shall be required to proceed with steps 5-9 )
 
5. Access the Commonwealth scholarship 2015 prospectus from the website: http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/scholarships-developing-cw/ for more information on the scholarship, 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: http://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: To be nominated does not in any way guarantee selection or placement.