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Student scholarships at Masinde Muliro University, MMUST

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Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology wishes to extend partial tuition scholarships for talented young men and women in Sports and Performing Arts. This will accord the beneficiaries an opportunity to further their studies while they continue with their talent development.

Applications are invited in the following areas:-
  • Handball (Men & Women)
  • Music (Men & Women)
  • Hockey (Men & Women)
  • Theater Arts (Men & Women)
  • Volleyball (Men & Women)
  • Basketball (Men&Women)
  • Soccer (Men &Women)
  • Athletics (Men & Women)
  • Netball (Women)
  • Rugby (Men)

Requirements:

(i) At least C+ in KCSE or C plain and a relevant Diploma recognized by the University Senate for bachelors courses

(ii) At least C- in KCSE for Diploma Courses or any other qualification recognized by the University Senate.

(iii)Must apply for a course offered at Masinde Muliro University of science and Technology or be a continuing student
(iv)Must have demonstrated excellent performance in specified talent areas at National and International Level

(v) Must be 22 years and below for degree applicants and 23 years or below for diploma applicants (Age limit not applicable to Drama & Music)

(vi) Applicants from needy backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.

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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications should be made by filling a pre-requisite form available at the University bookshop or the University website. www.mmust.ac.ke and returned to Dean of Students office not later than 23rd October, 2020.

Attach the following:

1. Copy of letter of admission to MMUST or course application acknowledgement and
2. Copy of national ID card or birth certificate.

 

Masinde Muliro University scholarship application form page 1.
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Government of Hungary Scholarships for Kenyan Students; How to apply

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The Government of Hungary has offered One Hundred (100) Undergraduate, Masters and PHD scholarships for the 2021/2022 academic year.

Eligible Kenyan students can apply for scholarships in the following areas of study:

  • Undergraduate (BA/BSc) studies in the fields of Agricultural Science, Computer Science and Information Technology, Economic Science, Engineering Science, Health Science, Sport Science and Natural Science;
  • Master’s (MA/MSc) studies in the fields of Agricultural Science, Computer Science and Information Technology, Legal Science, Economic Science, Engineering Science, Medical and Health Science and Natural Science;
  • Doctoral (PhD/DLA) studies in any field of interest;
  • One-tier master’s (OTM) studies in the fields of general medicine, dentistry, pharmacology, architecture, and veterinary medicine.

NB: One-Tier Masters (OTM) covers both Bachelor and the Master’s levels.

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

The study programmes and Host Institutions are accessible on the online application system’s website: (https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/).

The scholarship covers Tuition fee, Accommodation, Medical Insurance and a monthly stipend. Please note that these provisions do not fully cover all the costs of living in Hungary but are only a contribution to the living expenses.

Applicants are advised to check the expected living expenses both in Hungary and in the city that they wish to live in before applying by visiting: http://www.studyinhungary.hu/livingin-hungary/menu/your-costs-of-living.html

Eligibility

A. Undergraduate

a) Minimum KCSE Mean Grade of B (plain).
b) Not more than 25 years of age.
c) Grade “B” in core subjects in the preferred field of study.
d) Completed Secondary Education in the last three (3) years.
e) Have original KCSE certificate.

B. Postgraduate

(i) Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree upper second class honors level.
(ii) For PhD, applicants must have a relevant Master’s Degree.
(iii) Are below thirty eight (38) years for Masters and forty five (45) years for PhD.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Preliminary application forms are obtainable from the Ministry of Education offices at Telposta Towers, 27th floor Room 2702. The application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry’s website: http://www.education.go.ke

2. All applicants must also submit their application through the online application system of Tempus Public Foundation. After registration, the applicants are able to access the application surface and upload the required documents. Please note that no application will be accepted without the online submission.

A guide to the online submission is available on http://www.stipendiumhungaricum.hu website.

The online application can be accessed on: http://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu
The deadline for submission of the complete application package of online application to the Tempus Public Foundation is 15th January 2021 (23:59 Central European Time).

3. Doctoral candidates are advised to visit website (http://www.doktori.hu) before applying.

4. Students applying for doctoral program must have a supervisor at the host university. A statement of acceptance issued by the supervisor must be attached to the application.

5. Candidates who are in service should submit their application forms through their Heads of Departments and attach the recommendation letter.

6. Completed application forms with certified photocopies of ID, academic/professional certificates, transcripts, Birth Certificate, other testimonials and a proposal/study plan in the area of study (for PhD study only ), and a copy of online application form should be sent to:
Director, University Education
Ministry of Education,
P. O. Box 9583 – 00200
NAIROBI

Or delivered to: Telposta Towers, 27th floor, Room 2702. The same can be emailed through directoruniversities2018@gmail.com

7. Only shortlisted applicants (who shall be informed by email or phone call from only phone number 0771842051 shall be invited for interview.

The preliminary and online application forms should reach the Ministry not later than Tuesday,19th January, 2021 by 5pm.

NB:
1. The Ministry of Education is the designated Agent for the Hungary Government scholarships. It is mandatory for all interested applicants to go through the Ministry’s preliminary selection process.
2. Preference for nominations at postgraduate level will be given to teaching staff in the Universities and University Constituent Colleges.