REPUBLIC OF KENYA

MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

MEMO To: Thro : From: Ref: Date: The Permanent Secretary Director DHE SEO- OUE MHEST/HE/7/27 Vol. II/77 6th March , 2012

Subject:

THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YEAR 2012 / 2013

The Russian Federation is offering thirty (30) partial scholarships to Kenyans for undergraduate and postgraduate for the 2012/2013 academic year. Twe nty five (25) of the scholarships are for bachelors, specialized degrees and Masters. Five (5) scholarships are for doctorate /post doctorate programmes. Out of the 30 scholarships, 4 scholarships are specifically for medicine at any level. For the remaining 25 scholarships, the fields of study are open. The deadline for submission of the list of nominees to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation is 15th May, 2012. A draft copy of the advert is hereby enclosed for your approval. The purpose of this memo is to seek your authority to advertise these scholarships in the Nation and the Star Newspapers of Thursday 8th March, 2012.

Archer Arina SEO OUE Encl.

THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YEAR 2012 / 2013 The Russian Federation is offering thirty (30) partial scholarships to Kenyans for undergraduate and postgraduate for the 2012/2013 academic year. Twe nty five (25) of the scholarships are for bachelors, specialized degrees and Masters. Five (5) scholarships are for doctorate /post doctorate programmes. Scholars hip specifications The successful applicants will be required to meet the following expenses; i. Return Air ticket Nairobi- Moscow. ii. Transport from Moscow Airport to place of study ( Approx USD 250) on arrival iii. Accommodation ( Approximately USD 16.67 per semester) iv. Food (Approx USD 200 per month) v. Medical Insurance ( approx USD 250 per year) vi. Publications ( at least 4 articles) (Approx USD1333.33 ) for PhD students The Russian Federation further awards students who demonstrate good academic performance with a stipend of; i. undergraduate Approx USD 50 per month ii. Post graduate Approx USD 85 per month Courses Out of the 30 scholarships, 4 scholarships are specifically for medicine at any level. For the remaining 25 scholarships, the fields of study are open. Areas of specialization and undergraduate degree categorization at all levels of study are available online at : http://www.russia.edu.ru/enter/2012/ Language For the candidates who do not speak Russian language, the period of study will include one (1) year of language course Eligibility Applicants must meet the following conditions: A. Unde rgraduate 1. Minimum KCSE Mean Grade of B (plain). 2. Not more than 23 years of age. 3. Strong grades on the major subjects that are key to the specialty preferred 4. Completed Secondary Education in the last three (3) years. 5. Have an original KCSE certificate B. 1. 2. 3. 4. Post Graduate Are serving the country in the public sector. Completed two (2) years of continuous public service since their last degree studies. Graduated with a Bachelors degree of at least Upper Second class honors level. The masters and PhD scholarships are only suitable for former Russia graduates and those who speak Russian language. 5. PhD, applicants must have a relevant Masters Degree. 6. Are below 35 years for Masters and 45 years for PhD

Application Procedure Preliminary application forms are obtainable from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology offices at Telposta Towe rs, 27th floor, Room 2702. The application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministrys website: www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke. Masters and PhD applicants should submit their application forms through their heads of departments.

Completed application forms with attached certified photocopies of ID, academic/professional certificates, transcripts, birth certificate, other testimonials and a proposal (for PhD applicants) in the area of study should be sent to: Director Higher Education, Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology, P. O. Box 9583 -00200, NAIROBI. Or delivered to: Telposta Towe rs, 27th floor room 2702

The application forms should reach the Ministry not later than 16th March, 2012.

DIRECTOR HIGHER EDUCATION FOR: PERMANENT SECRETARY