Solomon Derese (PhD)Department of Chemistry

University of Nairobi

https://chemistry.uonbi.ac.ke1

Scholarships Everywhere !!!

What is required of you to acquire one?

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Definition

A grant or payment made to supporta student’s education, awarded onthe basis of academic and/or otherachievements.

Scholarship

Tuition fee Stipend Insurance3

Who gets scholarship?

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Many universities and funding agencies put a lot of resources and timeon advertising because they need smart students with bright ideas to runtheir programs/agenda.

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Some few examples of Scholarship

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http://www.ncst.go.ke/

98 Projects (400,000/=)

97 Projects (200,000/=)

20 PhD Scholarships to study in Germany

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http://nairobi.daad.de/en/

In-CountryIn-Region

In-GermanyPostgraduate Scholarship

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http://www.treccafrica.com/

http://www.afimegq.org/

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Five scholarship every year visit www.napreca.net for details

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http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/eas/

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http://dream.up.pt/

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https://tullowgroupscholarshipscheme.org/

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http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/intra_acp_mobility/index_en.php

The scheme aims topromote sustainabledevelopment andpoverty alleviation byincreasing theavailability of trainedand qualified high-level professionalmanpower in the ACPcountries.

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http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/ryugaku/boshu/1346643.htm

JAPANESE GOVERNMENT （MONBUKAGAKUSHO:MEXT）

https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/

http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/scholarships_sfisij_e.html

Japanese Scholarships

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http://www.studyinholland.nl/scholarships/holland-scholarshipHolland Scholarships

http://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/Pages/australia-awards-scholarships.aspx

http://www.niied.go.kr/eng/contents.do?contentsNo=78&menuNo=349

Korean Scholarships

Australian Scholarships

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Where can we get information on International Scholarships, meant for students from developing countries?

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http://www.scholars4dev.com/

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http://www.scholars4dev.com/13737/top-international-scholarships-for-african-students/

http://www.scholars4dev.com/1892/government-scholarships-for-developing-countries/

Top 25 Foreign Government Scholarships for International Students

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Support for PhD Scholarship in the United States of America

Requirements1st Class Honors / Second Class Honors Upper Division

Good Recommendation letter

Personal Statement Essay

Teaching Assistantship Position

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Links to Chemistry Departments Worldwidehttp://www-jmg.ch.cam.ac.uk/data/c2k/

• Visit the websites of the Department of Chemistry

• Look at their postgraduate programs

• Look at their requirement• Identify programs of interest • See what kind of support they have• APPLY

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Example

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What is required of you to acquire one?

Hard Work

Goal

Enthusiasm

Excellence Meticulousness

Determination23

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Follow through the application process write to the end, however,difficult it may seem.

Good undergraduate degree (First Class or Second Class UpperDivision).

Write a very good Personal Statement or Scholarship Essay orConcept Note.

Good Recommendation letter from your Lecturers/Supervisors.

Read the Instructions!!!!!!!

What you need to do ….

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