Sri Lanka Government Scholarships 2012 / 2013 for Kenyans

Republic of Kenya
 

Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology
 

Sri Lanka Government Scholarships 2012/2013

The Government of Sri Lanka is offering scholarships in undergraduate and postgraduate studies to qualified Kenyans as follows:
 

PhD - 4

Masters - 3

Undergraduate - 3
 

The Scholarships are open for courses of studies other than Medical & Dental Sciences.
 

Eligibility
 

Applicants must meet the following conditions:
 

(i) Postgraduate

• Should hold bachelors degree of at least upper second class honors level.
• For PhD applicants they must have a very good Master’s Degree.
• Are serving the country in the public sector
• Are below 35 years for masters and 45 years for PhD

(ii) Undergraduate

• Minimum KCSE Mean Grade of B plain
• Not more than 23 years of age
• Strong grades on the major subjects that are key to the preferred speciality

Application Procedure:
 

Preliminary application forms are obtainable from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology Offices at Teleposta Towers, 27th Floor, Room 2702.The application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry’s website: www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke. 

Applicants for postgraduate studies should submit their applications through their Heads of Departments.

Completed application forms with attached certified copies of ID, academic/professional certificates, transcripts, birth certificates, birth certificate, proposal on the area of study (for PhD applicants) and other testimonials should be sent to:
 

Director Higher Education,
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology,
P. O. Box 9583 – 00200, Nairobi
 

Or delivered to: Teleposta Towers, 27th floor Room 2702
 

The application forms should reach the Ministry not later than 31st May, 2012.
 

Director Higher Education
For: Permanent Secretary