Republic of Kenya
Ministry of Education, Science and
Technology
New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships for
Academic Year 2014
A. Areas of Study
·
Sustainable Economic Development
·
Agricultural Development Supported by
Human Resource Development.
·
Renewable Energy (including
Geothermal Development).
B. Eligibility (Postgraduate Only)
The applicants should be those who:
·
Are serving the country in the Public
Sector
·
Have completed two (2) years of
continuous public service since their last degree studies.
·
Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of
at least second class honours upper Division for Masters and a good Masters
degree for PhD.
·
Are below 35 years for Masters and 45
years for PhD
Application Procedure
All eligible candidates must read and
follow the following guidelines strictly.
1. Apply using 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
2.http://www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke/index.php/downloads-i/catview/15-scholarships (scholarship
form) .
3. Completed application forms with
attached certified photocopies of academic/professional certificates,
transcripts, National Identity card, birth certificate, other testimonials and
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.
4. The preliminary application forms
should reach the Ministry not later than 12th May, 2014.
5. Only shortlisted applicants (who
shall be informed through e-mail/phone call) shall be invited for interview.
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
encouraged to apply.
