USIU University Scholarships in Kenya

The United States International University will be providing training for small scale agribusiness entrepreneurs, leading to a Certificate Program in Management and Innovation for Agribusiness Entrepreneurs. The Program aims at improving the management and leadership capacity of small scale agribusiness entrepreneurs through TRAINING that provides analytical tools, market oriented skills and information to increase the quality and productivity of the agricultural sector and contribute to food security in Kenya.

We encourage all small scale agribusiness entrepreneurs , to apply for the
 FULL SCHOLARSHIP 
opportunity that will be offered in January next year. Please see below for your information;
Target Group

The program targets owner/ managers of small and medium size Agribusiness carrying out business in the agricultural value chain. They include those involved in agricultural product processing, trading in agricultural produce, distribution of farm inputs, supply of firm inputs, crop or livestock production and other significant players in the agricultural value chain.
50% of the beneficiaries shall be women drawn respectively from all over Kenya.
Eligibility
To be eligible to participate in the program, applicants should meet the following criteria;
1. Be a Kenyan National residing in Kenya.
2. Have a minimum education qualifications of form Two (10th grade) – literate in English, spoken and written
3. Have an operational registered Agribusiness business
4. Have experience of at least one year running/managing the agribusiness.
5. The business should have a minimum annual turnover of Ksh. 640,000
6. The business must qualify as opportunity seeking and in the agricultural supply chain.
7. The applicant should demonstrate proven entrepreneurial ability and passion to grow the business.

Programme Duration
The Programme duration is four (4) Weeks spread over four (4) Months:
Venue: USIU, CEED (Chandaria School of Business)
Deadline for applications: 30th October 2011

Please find attached the application form for your attention. Send the completed applications to:
agribusapplication@usiu.ac.ke
To download the form, please visit this scholarship form


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