Scholarships for Academic Year 2013 / 2014 - IRA

Insurance Regulatory Authority

Actuarial Science Scholarships for Academic Year 2013/2014

The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), a state corporation with the mandate to supervise, regulate and develop the insurance industry in Kenya is offering five (5) scholarships to Kenyans interested in pursuing Actuarial Science courses at the Cass Business School, United Kingdom.

The scholarship will cater for tuition, travel, accommodation, and any other incidental expenses.

1. Scholarship for Master of Science Degree in Actuarial Management/Science

Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:
Should have obtained Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science (at least Upper Second Class Honours) or an equivalent Actuarial Science qualification
Should have graduated not more than five years ago
Should have made significant progress towards becoming Associate Members of the Institute/Faculty of Actuaries (Minimum 5 professional papers).
Preliminary application forms are available and can be downloaded from the IRA website i.e. www.ira.go.ke.

Completed application forms together with copies of identification, result slips/transcripts, academic certificate, birth certificate and school leaving certificate should be sent to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Insurance Regulatory Authority
P.O. Box 43505
Nairobi

The applications should reach IRA offices not later than 12th April, 2013.

Applicants with First Class Honours will have an added advantage