Regional
Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is a
consortium of 32 Universities in Eastern Central and Southern Africa (ECSA)
with a goal to strengthen graduate training and agricultural related research.
This
is achieved by providing resources and peer support to generate knowledge,
research products and human resources to support agricultural development. RUFORUM
has been involved in Regional graduate programmes that are responsive to
stakeholder needs and
national development goals.
RUFORUM
has received funding from Bill and Melinda Gates to support training of
students on Master’s Degree Program in Research Methods hosted at Jomo Kenyatta
University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in Kenya for the academic year
2014/2015. Accordingly, applications are being invited for these scholarships.
Graduate Scholarship
Eligibility and Requirements
RUFORUM
is offering a limited number of scholarships.
Applicants
MUST first apply to JKUAT for admission/acceptance to the university programme.
A
proof of admission to the programme will be needed before the scholarship
award.
Special
consideration will be given to applicants from outside Kenya.
Women
are highly encouraged to apply.
What the Scholarship
Covers
The
scholarship will cover application fees, tuition fees, research costs, economy
class return ticket (for foreign students only), medical cover and living
expenses. Full details will be given on admission.
It
is important to note that the scholarship will not cater for family
members/dependents of students
RUFORM Graduate
Scholarships - Application Process
The
application submission will be online through the RUFORUM Website (see links
below) and will open from 24th – 30th March 2014.
Please
DO NOT send your application packages by email or post. The package to upload
(in English) shall include the following;
Duly
filled fellowship/scholarship application form
Two
Letters from the applicant’s referees, including one from previous academic
institution
Scholarship
Application Deadline
Follow
the links below for more details and application contacts for the RUFORM
Graduate Scholarships. Application deadline is 30th March 2014.
For
information and application details, please visit the RUFORUM WEBSITE ON THIS LINK
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