The Higher Education Loans Board is a state corporation mandated to finance Kenyans pursuing higher education in recognized institutions through provision of loans, bursaries and scholarships.
It is also charged with the responsibility of recovering loaned out funds to university students to create a revolving fund which will enable it meet its mandate.
Postgraduate students enrolled in Kenyan public or private universities recognized by the Commission for Higher Education (CHE), are invited to apply for consideration for Masters and PhD scholarship for the 2011/2012 academic year.
Masters students will qualify for a scholarship worth Kshs 200,000 tenable over two academic years, while PhD candidates will qualify for Kshs 450,000 tenable over three academic years.
Requirements for Scholarship
It is also charged with the responsibility of recovering loaned out funds to university students to create a revolving fund which will enable it meet its mandate.
Postgraduate students enrolled in Kenyan public or private universities recognized by the Commission for Higher Education (CHE), are invited to apply for consideration for Masters and PhD scholarship for the 2011/2012 academic year.
Masters students will qualify for a scholarship worth Kshs 200,000 tenable over two academic years, while PhD candidates will qualify for Kshs 450,000 tenable over three academic years.
Requirements for Scholarship
- Minimum of second class upper division;
- Admission to a local public or private university recognized by CHE;
- Reporting for 1st year of study in 2011;
- Age 30 years below for Masters;
- 40 years or below for PhD.
The deadline for submission is 31st July 2011.
For more information, contact:
The Board Secretary/CEO
Higher Education Loans Board