HELB Call for Applications for Postgraduate Scholarships Financial Year: 2014-2015

Application for Postgraduate Scholarships Financial Year: 2014-2015

The Higher Education Loans Board invites applications for the 2014-2015 Postgraduate partial Scholarships from the Kenyan students enrolled for Masters and PhD programs in local Public or Private Universities recognized by the Commission for University Education [CUE].

The value of the scholarship award is KES 200,000 and KES 450,000 for Masters and PhD programs respectively, tenable for two years in respect of the Masters Program and three years for the PHD.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Letter of Admission into a full or part time program in a local public or recognized private university.
2. Minimum of Second Class Upper Division.
3. Reporting for 1st year of study in 2014/2015
4. Preference will be given to applicants undertaking Science, Technology and Engineering courses which will directly contribute to the national developmental goals aligned to the Vision 2030.
5. If helb loan beneficiary, the applicant should be repaying their loan.

How to Apply:
 

1. Applicant should register, access, fill and print the 2014-2015 Postgraduate Scholarship Application Form [PGSAF] from our website www.helb.co.ke.
 

2. Print two copies of the PGSAF.
 

3. Have the PGSAF form appropriately filled, signed and stamped by the relevant authorities and all the necessary documents attached as indicated on the checklist.
 

4. Submit one copy of the PGSAF duly filled, signed and stamped and the relevant certified copies of transcripts and certificates attached, to the HELB, Anniversary Towers, 18th Floor on or before the deadline of December 31st, 2014.

5. Retain one copy of the duly filled [PGSAF].

Please ensure that you read and understand the instructions provided on the website before you commence the application process.

For further information contact:

Chief Executive Officer/Board Secretary
Higher Education Loans Board