15 University of York Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships in UK, 2017

The University of York has been awarded 15 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSCUK) for 10 students joining the online Masters in Public Policy and Management programme and 5 students joining the Masters of Public Administration – International Development programme, commencing their studies in September 2017.

The University of York is a research-intensive plate glass university located in the city of York, England. Established in 1963, the campus university has expanded to more than thirty departments and centres, covering a wide range of subjects

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing Masters Degree courses at University of York.

Study Subject: Scholarships are available in Public Policy and Management programme and Masters of Public Administration – International Development at University of York.

Number of Awards: 15 scholarships are available.

Scholarship Award: The awards themselves are funded by the Department for International Development (DFID).

Scholarship can be taken in  the UK

Eligibility: Scholarships are available to applicants who meet all of the following criteria:

• a citizen of a developing Commonwealth country, refugee, or British protected person
• permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
• hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) standard. A lower qualification and sufficient relevant experience may be considered in certain cases
• are working in or with public organisations, including NGO’s, aid agencies and local/national government departments, and can demonstrate throughout their application that they are working towards the Sustainable Development Goals
• can dedicate at least 15 hours each week to their studies with a number of study sessions being over 2 hours in length
• meet the University Entry Requirements for the programme (see the ‘Entry requirements’ on each 
• course web page)
Nationality: Students from following developing commonwealth countries can apply for these scholarships.
List of Countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Rwanda, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Virgin Islands (British), Zambia and Zimbabwe
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) standard. A lower qualification and sufficient relevant experience may be considered in certain cases.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: If they’re a non-native English speaking applicant they must provide evidence of their English language ability.
How to Apply: Full instructions for the Electronic Application System (EAS) are contained on the Scholarship Commission’s website. It is very important that you use the EAS and please do not apply directly to the University.  If their scholarship application is short-listed we will notify you at the appropriate time to apply to the university.  The scholarship application will ask they to provide email addresses for 2 referees.  When they submit their application to the EAS their referees will be contacted to ask them to provide and upload a reference.  They receive a huge volume of applications for these awards and therefore will only consider those applications supported by 2 references at the closing date (12th May) so please submit your application at least 1 week before the deadline to allow your referees time to write a letter for you.  Applicants are responsible to follow up with their referees to ensure letters are submitted.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 12, 2017.
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Open Scholarships For Kenyan Students At New Castle University

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Newcastle University Kenya Scholarships

Closing Date: 30th June 2014

Details:

The International Office is delighted to announce a Scholarship award for Students from Kenya (Newcastle University (NU) Kenya Scholarship award). This is available for high achieving Kenyan students applying for entry onto postgraduate taught degree or research programmes within theScience, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE) Faculty, Medical Sciences Faculty (FMS), Newcastle Law School and Newcastle University Business School (NUBS) commencing their studies in September 2014. The scholarship will have a value of £3,500, payable towards the first year of tuition fees.

Eligibility 

You could be eligible to apply for a NU Kenya Scholarship if:

The Kenyan Sholarship Opportunities By Catholic University Of Eastern Africa

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Courtesy of CUEA.

 

The University, in collaboration with other development partners, awards partial tuition scholarships and grants to full time students once every academic year. Eligibility is based on:

• Economic need and scholastic achievement
  
• Applicant’s personal character
  
• Quality for future leadership
  
• Demonstrated commitment to the University ideals/activities
  
• Participation in community service
  

Scholarship Information For Kenyans - Bristol University

For those Kenyan students who wish to secure scholarship funding towards study in Bristol University, Click here to get all the details:

• Undergraduate Scholarships.
• Post Graduate Scholarships.

Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships

Offered By: Aga Khan Foundation

Available For:

• Undergraduates

• Graduates

The Aga Khan Foundation is a non-denominational, international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development, primarily in Asia and East Africa. Created as a private, non-profit foundation under Swiss law, it has branches and independent affiliates in 15 countries. It is a modern vehicle for traditional philanthropy in the Ismaili Muslim community under the leadership of the Aga Khan.

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The Rockefeller Foundation Scolarships

Offered By: The Rockefeller Foundation

 

Available For: 

 

• Undergraduates
• Graduates

The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to fostering knowledge and Innovation to enrich and sustain the lives and livelihoods of poor and excluded people throughout the world.

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List Of African Scholarship Providers

Click here to have a full view and details of some outstanding Instituions / organisations and persons who offer grants, scholarships to African Students.

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Postgraduate Scholarships For Kenyan Students - The University Of Sheffield

Kenya Sheffield Scholarships 2014.

 

We are pleased to offer the Kenya Sheffield Scholarship 2014 to all Kenyan students starting a Taught Masters programme in September 2014.

The scholarships are:

• £1,000 each for students studying Nanotechnology courses (jointly run with the University of Leeds)
• £1,500 each for students paying fees between £13,390 - £15,410
• £2,000 each for students paying fees of £15,411 and upwards

Eligibility and Award Criteria:

• You must hold an offer of a study place and begin your postgraduate Taught Masters programme in September 2014.
• You must be a Kenyan national or permanently domiciled in Kenya.
• You must be self-funding and classified as overseas for fee purposes.
• The scholarships will be awarded automatically - no application is required.
• The scholarships will take the form of a tuition fee reduction.
• The scholarships are for full-time and part-time students only. Students studying via Distance Learning are not eligible for the scholarships.

Kenya Merit Postgraduate Scholarships 2014 (£7,000) 

There are two Kenya Merit Postgraduate Scholarships 2014 available for Kenyan students starting their postgraduate taught masters degree studies in September 2014.

Each scholarship is worth £7,000 of your postgraduate taught masters degree tuition fee per year, for one year of study. The scholarships will take the form of a tuition fee reduction.

To be eligible for the Kenya Merit Postgraduate Scholarship 2014, applicants must be a Kenyan national or permanently domiciled in Kenya, apply for a study place by Friday 20 June 2014 and hold an offer of a study place for entry in September 2014.

The Kenya Merit Scholarship 2014 is awarded on the basis of academic merit.

If you wish to be considered for this scholarship you need to apply. Eligible students will automatically be sent details of how to apply from January 2014 onwards.

Applicants cannot apply for the scholarship before being offered a study place at Sheffield.

The deadline for applications is Friday 27 June 2014; scholarship results will be announced Friday July 25 2014.

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The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) Scholarship Opportunities

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.

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 Honors) 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 14th March, 2014.

Applicants with First Class Honors will have an added advantage.

The scholarship is tenable from September 2014 to August 2015

HELB Post Graduate Scholarships 2013/2014

HELB Application for Post Graduate Scholarships Financial Year: 2013-2014
 
The Higher Education Loans Board invites applications for the 2013/2014 Postgraduate partial Scholarships from 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 200,000.00 and KES 450,000.00 for Masters and PhD programs respectively.

Eligibility Criteria:
Letter of Admission into a full or part time program in a local public or recognized private university.
Minimum of Second Class Upper Division. Reporting for 1st year of study in 2013.
Preference will be given to applicants undertaking Science, Technology and engineering programs which will directly contribute to the national developmental goals aligned to the Vision 2030.

How to Apply:
1. Applicants should access, fill and print the Postgraduate Scholarship Application Form [PGSAF] from our website www.helb.co.ke;
2. Print two copies of the PGSAF;
3. Have the form properly filled, signed and stamped by the relevant authorities and attach all the necessary documents as indicated on the checklist on the PGSAF;
4. Submit one copy of PGSAF duly filled, signed and stamped and the relevant certified copies of transcripts and certificates attached, to our offices at Anniversary Towers, 18th Floor on or before the deadline of August 31, 2013;
5. Retain one copy of the duly filled PGSAF.
Please ensure that you read and understand the instructions provided on the online applications before you commence the application process.

For further information contact:
The Chief Executive Officer /BS
Higher Education Loans Board