News: New Scholarships Launched for Kenyan Students in Australia 2009
June 17, 2009The University of Newcastle will roll out the second stage of a major development initiative in southern Africa, launching a new scholarship scheme with the Government of Kenya for five PhD students.
The scholarship scheme is part of a $2.6 million University initiative to build capacity in countries in southern Africa.
The initiative involves waiving fees for up to 30 government-sponsored research higher degree students from southern Africa to study at the University of Newcastle in Australia over the next three years.
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Am a 4th year student from a local university.
My question is:
Can I benefit from this programm? If yes then please kindly advice me because I have an interest. Hope to recieving positively from you as soom as you get my question.
I have a BA degree in English, I have another BA degree in Management, and I have masters’ degree in curriculum, all from Addis Ababa University of Ethiopia. If I get full scholarship I want to study your offer.
Hello, i have just finished my masters coursework in higher education studies in a university in east africa .Will be collecting data in a few weeks time.I am interested in this program. How can i get more information and how can i apply?
I would wish to do a doctorate programme in clinical psychology. i am interested in doing it in the University of Newcastle, Australia. please, may you inform me if I could benefit from this scholarship programme. I have a bachelors degree.
I dont have any degree but I would like to get a scholarship to study SOCIOLOGY. I have noticed you only post scholaships for Postgraduates onwards. Do you have scholarships for Undergraduate Degrees?
dear sir/madam
im very interesting to contact you as im looking for a scholarship grant from australian/uk govrnment im very intresed in to develop my knowledge . ihave BSC and very lucky to be one of your choosing one.eh.my E-mail:afrikaraan@hotmail.com
tell:+2521557727 thank you
mr Abdukadir Salad.
I’m a student at MMU college of Kenya and would love to get a scholarship in IMIS.I was wondering if i could be helped to get one through your support especially from UK,USA.Thank you for your support and hope to hear from you soon.
My name is Wilson Sande Nkhwazi form Malawi and I have a Bsc in Agric and Natural Resources Management. I am interested to apply for the scholarship please advise accordingly.
I am worried that only the very learned get scholarship .I believe the opputunity provided in Scholarship-Positions.com is very superb but how can i also benefit from such for a graduate course.I am currently a final year diploma student in mechanical engineeringThanks.
Am an upper second class Degree holder in Biochemistry, I have always yearned to further my education but despite my numerous application for scholarships I haven’t been successful. Can somebody help me please?
I HAVE JUST COMPLETED MY BACHELORS DEGREE IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT.I HAVE AN INTEREST OF PURSUING MY EDUCATION AS FAR AS I CAN GO BUT ALWAYS RESTRAINED MY FINANCES.CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME TO SECURE A SCHOLARSHIP TO PERSUE MY MBA IN ANY COUNTRY AROUND THE WORLD.
THANKS.
i am a Kenyan with a bachelors degree in Production (mechanical) engineering and am interested in pursuing a masters degree in thermofluids engineering and later on a Phd degree in Energy.Can i benefit from this programme?If yes please let me know so that i can apply.
I’m desperatelly looking for a PhD scholarship in Special Needs Education in Norway,Australia, Britain or U.S.A. i’M 46 years old. Most entry requirements for these scholarships lock me out because of age.How can you assist. I want to major on persons with visual impairments. I hold a masters degree and a bacholar of education in Special Needs Education and a diploma in education. I’m a lecturer at Kenya Institute of Special Education.
i am a kenyan with a Diploma in I.T at a local university. Am interested in applying for the schoolarship hoping to get a chance to prove my capabilities.
Would you kindly keep me posted on msc scholarships/application dates for bioinformatics especially in the nordic universities.A good job your doing,keep it up
i would like a response on the same that is, r u only funding doctorate programmes….
what about undergraduate , n master because am in my final year of undergrad studies
Im a Kenyan with Bsc-chemistry and wish to get a scholarship from Australia.Wish this is an opportunity to see light.
I have reached here through web-search. am currently persuing my B.ED Counseling through distance learning in KEMU university-Kenya. I need financial aid to realise my goal in Education. please how can you help me? Thank you.
Joseph.
I am a student doing MA in Social Sciences majoring in Management. I am now out of class due to lack of fees and am desperately looking for support in any form towards my fees. Please help me identify any sponsoring body or individual.
Thanks
Beatrice
Nairobi, Kenya, Africa
Dear sir/madam,
I am a kenyan holding BA (Social Work) and MA (Sociology) teaching at the Government Training Institute-Embu, Kenya. I would kindly like to know from Prof. Terry Lovat, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Education and Arts at the University of Newcastle, Australia whether i can apply for or i am elligible for one of the scholarships the university wants to grant to kenyan scholars
Ezekiel Mwenzwa
Kenya
AM INTERESTED PLEASE
I am a Kenyan,a B Ed and M Ed degree holder.Can i benefit from the programme?
I’m a Kenyan with a BSc in Agriculture (soil science major). I would wish to take an MSc course in -climate change and agriculture- to help in solving the crises of global warming. For my undergraduate, I carried out a research on the role of soils in sequestering carbon.
Please help me to get a scholarship. Thanks in advance.
I am a Kenyan, and I have a an Ordinary diploma in Applied Biology. I plan to pursue a Higher National Diploma in Biotechnology. I am kindly requesting for financial assistance to fund my studies for this course from September this year.
Thank you.
Am a kenyan lady aged 25 yrs old, currently working as a tour Consultant with a small tour company. I would like to persue my career to a graduate degree level but lack of finances has hindered me from achieving my dream. I sat for my KCSE in the year 2003 & attained c+, i persued Tour Guiding at KWSTI.
If you are in a possion to help me get an undergraduate scholarship/sponsorship in the tourism industry to study in Australia or even here in Kenya you will have made my dream come true, My interest is in bachelour degree in Tourism & management. Am kindly asking you to please help me if you can thank you.
Iam Eunice from Kenya. I have Bachelor of Commerce degree from University of Nairobi. I have 8 years experience in banking iam looking for a scholarship to pursue a degree in banking, devloping studies or poejects. please advise me on the approapriate scholarship i can apply.
I am a Kenyan lady aged 27 yrs with higher Diploma in Journalism, Mass and communication. My dream is to persue a degree in that field. Kindly let me know if i can get scholarship from your programme and advice on how to go about it. Thank you in advance for your response.
My name is Persie Sizomu, curretly leaving in Kenya. i would like to know wiether you are in position to help me get an undergraduate scholarship/sponsorship in COMPUTER HARDWARE MAINTAINANCE AND REPAIR. My interest is a bachelor in computer hardware. i really love know much more about the inside of a computer, I will be glad if my application is put in to consideration.
I have a FIRST CLASS HONOURS in BSC(ELECTRICAL &ELECTRONICS),an really loking for scholarship to persue MSCor PHD in the same field.Kindly assist.
Hi, I am a Kenyan holder of the degree of Bachelor of Science (Nursing) and Master of Public Health in 1997 and 2005 respectively. I am interested in undertaking Ph.D in public health. How can i benefit from the New Scholarships launched for Kenyan Students in Australia in 2009? How can i also be in touch with Professor Terry Lovat, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Education and Arts at the University of Newcastle for more advise?
Regards,
Francis.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a forth year student at university doing BSC in tourism management .I would like to do my masters in the related field but i have financial problems.IS it possible to benefit from this program?if yes please advise on how to apply. I am looking forward for your positive response. Thank you.
Iam a forth year student undertakimg BSC in tourism management.I would like to do masters in the related field but i have financial problems. I would like to know wether i may benefit from this program.If yes please advise me on how to apply. I looking forward for your positive response. Thank you.
Dear Sir,
I have 4years degree in Geology from University of Karachi, Pakistan. Presently i am working in Petroleum Company (Baker Hughes) as a Logging Specialist 1 since 1.5 years. It is my desire to increase my qualification in Geology and do research work.
So, kindly consider my application.
Thanks,
Yasir Zohair
yasirzohair@yahoo.com
I have just cleared my degree in law awaiting graduation in December and i have a strong desire of pursing my career to its depths.i would like to join your institution so as to build my career.
Any assistance accorded to me will be highly appreciated.
Am a Kenyan, a holder of a master of science in hospitality and tourism management.Am really interested in pursuing a PHD in the same.i would appreciate if you would consider me for a scholarship
Many thanks
Am a kenyan,a holder of a master of science in hospitality and tourism management. am really interested in pursuing a PHD in the same.i wold appreciate if you would consider me for the scholarship.
Many thanks.
Thanks for you iniciative to offer us this opportunity to study in australia. I am a KENYAN having done a degree in Bed[special education] for mentally handicaped children awaiting graduation in dec; iam an orphan and gone through universty through volunteers. please this is an opputune chance for me please advice me on the way forwad on how to apply.GOD bless you as i wait to hear from you soon
I,m a Kenya pursuing masters degree in nanotechnology.I,m intending to do Phd in the same field or energy.I will be glad if you consider my case.
Regards,
Abdub
I am about to complete master degree in Education Planning and Economics and would like to pursue a PhD in the same field. Would you please consider me for the scholarship?
Currently a hold a masters degree in Business Administration and would wish to enrol for a Phd in marketing. How can I benefit from the scholarship.
thanking you in advance for any information given.
hello.i am a kenyan lady leaving in Tanzania. i hold a bachelors degree in Agribusiness Management from makerere University and would like to enrol for a masters degree in agribusiness and/or agriculture economics.how can i benefit from the scholarship?i will greatly appreciate if you consider me for the scholarship.Thank you in advance.
Hi, I am a Kenyan holder of the degree of Bachelor of Science (Nursing) and Master of Public Health in 1997 and 2005 respectively. I am interested in undertaking Ph.D in public health. How can i benefit from the New Scholarships launched for Kenyan Students in Australia in 2009? How can i also be in touch with Professor Terry Lovat, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Education and Arts at the University of Newcastle for more advise?
Regards,
Francis.
I am a Kenyan mail aged 23 years. I have just finished my first degree in Actuarial Science and have also done Accounts (CPA K), I wish to do a MSc. degree majoring in Finance. I have always wished to join a University in Australia. If admitted I would be very happy to have my dream come true.
A form 4 leaver, would want to pursue a degree in finance/ Bcom. How can i benefit from the scholarship. Thanks in advance.
i am really interested in this Australian scholarship please help on how to apply and how can i get my visa.i am interested in doing aeronautical engineering.thank you for your positive help.
I have MSc in Plant Eco-physiology and looking for scholarship to do my PhD. Do I qualify for this scholarship?
I am a kenyan aged 23.I completed my ‘o’ level in 2006.I would like to pursue my bachelors in your college.Do i stand any chance to get a place?
am a kenyan with a degree in computer science.willing to persue in masters. will you be of any help?
hi! it has been easier for me to know more about many colleges i wanted to apply but i did not know the proceedure of how to apply.please make it easier to be understood if one is interested in a given college. thanks in advance
hi! it has been easier for me to know more about many colleges i wanted to apply but i did not know the proceedure of how to apply.please make it easier to be understood if one is interested in a given college.i would like to continue in my banking and finance cource if any person help me fincialy. thanks in advance
Hi am a kenyan, i have adiploma in purchasing and supplies management from a local university in my home country,with an
overall aggregate of a credit.i would fill obliged if you considered
me for a scholarship grant to study in australia.i have his great passion to study hard if granted the opportunity.can i be entitled
for the scholarship,please advice,on how i can apply.Many thanks
Im a Kenyan citizen with a degree in Bsc. in Electrical Engineering. Kindly advice on how I can benefit from scholarship to persue masters and thereafter Phd in Protection.
I
am kenyan 21year old young lady,currently studying at a native college,pursuing a diploma in Injernational Relations,although with financial difficulties.i would like to advance my studies with ease,please assist me.
I am kenyan holder of Diploma in quantity surveying ( 3 year course ) , I desire to upgrade to baclelor degree, undertake masters and Phd degrees.
Please advice whether am eligible to your program.
I am kenyan holder of Diploma in quantity surveying ( 3 year course ) , I desire to upgrade to bachelor degree, undertake masters and Phd degrees.
Please advice whether am eligible for scholarship
Am a kenyan and have just completed a degree course in technology education.Iwould like to persue a masters degree in educational psychology but financial crisis have hindered me from achieving this dream.Am very grateful for your consideration to this request.
Thanks in advance.
I have Diploma in Medical Engineering.Currenly working in a smaller company suppling medical equipment and I will like to continue with further studies can I benefit from this program.
I am a kenyan currently teaching at Mombasa Polytechnic University College. I hold a BSc. in Food Science and Technology as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Education. Please let know if I qualify for this scholarship. Alternatively, recommend a suitable scholarship. My interest is to study food safety and teach the same.
Thankyou.
Hello! i have first degree in Accounting from Haramaya university,east Harargie,Ethiopia and i have intensive experiance around NGO & GO sector.I kindly request you for any free scholarship for the field of Bussiness and economics.I thank you for all thing in advance.
Henok Getachew
Iam a lady aged 21,diploma information student,can i be able to benefit from that scholarship programme? thank you in advance.
I am looking for someone or an institution which can sponsor me to do online masters in MBA starting from either this year or January 2010.currently i am a deputy principal in one of the secondary schools in Kenya.thanks
I an a Kenyan Female Banker with 4 years experiance in the financial sectors. I have enrolled for a Masters degree in International Business at an Australian University. Can I qualify for this scholarship? Do you have other scholarships avaliable for my course?
Please inform me when you receive my mail.
Hi, I am a Kenyan holder of the degree of Bachelor of Science (Nursing) and Master of Public Health in 1997 and 2005 respectively. I am interested in undertaking Ph.D in public health. How can i benefit from the New Scholarships launched for Kenyan Students in Australia in 2009? How can i also be in touch with Professor Terry Lovat, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Education and Arts at the University of Newcastle for more advise?
Regards,
Francis.
Am a kenyan holder of a diploma in Theology from one of the local theological colleges. I would like to benefit my from your scholarship and pursue my BTh either locally or internationally. I wonder whether theologians can be considered. Please advise….!
Much Regards
Benjamin.
I am Kenyan with a degree in Education science (maths/ chemistry-second class lower). I also have masters in Education (Planning and Economics-GPA 3.3333).Am i qualified to apply and which is the procedure for applying.
I am a Kenyan in Kenya, holding MA in Intercultural Studies, and BA in Electronic Media from USA almost 20 years ago, with experience in media and teaching at University level for 7 years now, and wish to pursue Phd in MultiCultural Anthropology approach to solving conflicts. Further, would like to benefit in the said Kenya Phd Scholarship initiative from Australia . Advice.
Hi,iam a kenyan and holder of a bachellor of business administration from Kenya Methodist University,a diploma in project management and a CPA I(certified puplic accountant part one).Work for a local authority in Kenya as chief administrative officer.looking for scholarship to study MBA in either Human Resource Management or Project Management.
Am i qualiffied for your scholarship?.Would like to study in South Africa.Kindly advise me.
Thanks.
I’m also concerned that there are no scholarships for the under graduate aspirants please is there anything that can be done to ensure they also get an education
I have a first degree in Agricultural Engineering from Egerton University _kenya and currently pursuing a Msc in Environmental Engineering and Management at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agric. and Technology.Av completed course work and now working on my thesis.Could this be my chance?
I am a Kenyan and grand that you have the interest of kenyan students at heart.I am a gratuate and I request if can update me on Masters scholarship available in Australia?
Am a Kenyan student studying a Bsc degree in Biochemistry.I am looking for an International scholarship in Molecular Biology&Genetic Engineering fields.Please assist.
Hi,
I was wondering if i am eligible for this scholarship. I am 23yrs old and a Kenyan citizen.I obtained a KCSE grade of B+ but due to financial constraints in my family,i haven’t advanced my studies.
Kindly advice.
JUST COMPLETED my bsc COMptrs abroad but earger for the MSC PROGRAMMES;
HOW CAN I BE INCORPERATED INTO THE PROGRAMME
FOR THE ACDEMIC YR: BEGINNING JAN
i am a kenyan student in a public university taking medicine and am 20 yrs of age
i wish to know if the scholarships are for only ph.D students or even for undergraduates are there to australia.can u please advise me on this as i wish to get a scholarship to australia
am curently studying at a local university in Kenya.can i benefit from your financial assistance?
L always ve the wish to be in school even , if l am working please try all means to let me achieve my aim and goal
Hi,i am Kenyan with both certificate and diploma in nursing.
I am interested in undertaking degree in nursing abroad.
How can i benefit from new scholarship launched?
Kindly assist.
I am currently awaiting to join the University of Nairobi for an Engineering course but would love to study in Australia. Can I be offered the scholarship?
i have no idea to take scholrships
plz tel mee
I am a kenyan B ED (Arts) graduate of Egerton University year 2007 with experience in teaching, Banking and Finance as well as writing. I am reguesting for scorlarship to study M.A in literature locally or abroad.
kindly advise.
I am a 24 year old graduate from the university of Nairobi, i have just completed my Degree in B.A.(Sociology) awaiting graduation with second upper class honors. i would like to enquire if i may be able to secure a position in University of Newcastle for a Masters in Social psychology or counselling psychology or policy management. pliz give me a feedback on the same soon via my email
Dear sir/madam,
I hold a bachelor of arts in social science 2nd upper. Currently , i am seeking to further pursue my intellectual advancement by attaining a masters degree in International relations . Any assistance in regard to this matter will be highly appreciated.
Gordon.
Hotel industry is the area of my profession with an experience of 19 yrs in culinary arts and food and beverage services ,MY interest is to pursue MBA in the same feild .At present I work with Kenya Utalii College .It will be upgrated to a University . Therefore It requires of me to further my studies so that I may be able to achieve the goals set for the college achievements.
Thankyou for this sholarship provision because it will help me to achieve the goals .
I sat for my basic Education certicate in 1979,o level certicate in 1983 and my proffessional certification are as follows-:
Food and Beverage sales and services-1985
Food Production(culinary arts)-1986
KenyaTeachers Training College-2006
Thankyou in advance
Yours faithfully elizabeth
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a Kenyan aged 34 and a Diploma holder in Information technology (IT) from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (Jkuat). It is my desire that I further my career to a higher level but I do not have the capacity to pay my fees for a Degree in IT.
Could you please assist in paying fees then I do the learning for the better of this Nation and the world.
Regards,
Sindani Geofrey Wafula
hi.
am kenyan interested in pursuing masters in community development ,project magement or social work.
how can i benefit from this scholarship. please advise.
Am a high school leaver with a kcse certificate.I’d like to study in sweden on scholarship.please help
I hold a diploma in technical education and another one in civil engineering. I am so passionate about conserving our environment and concerned about the current climate change effects. i would therefore like to get a scholarship to a degree and possibly advance in the area of Dry land and natural resource management. how can Scholarship-Positions.com help me achieve this goal?
Iam a 26yr old lady.A graduate of botany from a Nigerian university.I which to have my M.Sc in Molecular Biology.Pls,can i get sponsorship from you do to my course at the country you offer me.I will be happy if i am offered a helping hand.THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
I am a Kenyan pursueing biomedical engineering at diploma level but due deep desire to further my career to phd level I would therefore appeal for assistance to be considered for a scholarship. I sincerely beleave in your website for a bright future.
Iam a 21 year old girl from Kenya and am undertaking a diploma in information technology my dream is to one day study in australia for my bachelor i would really be grateful if you assisted me in getting a scholarship in australia i believe that you will help me get a scholarship and i will forever be grateful to you .Thanks for consedering our country Kenya and giving us hope for tomorrow knowing that we are not alone and that there are other people who are thinking about us. Thanks very much for every effort that you are trying to do in order to help the developing countries and moreso our country kenya.God bless Australia
Iam a 20 year old girl from Kenya and am undertaking a diploma in information technology my dream is to one day study in australia for my bachelor i would really be grateful if you assisted me in getting a scholarship in australia i believe that you will help me get a scholarship and i will forever be grateful to you .Thanks for consedering our country Kenya and giving us hope for tomorrow knowing that we are not alone and that there are other people who are thinking about us. Thanks very much for every effort that you are trying to do in order to help the developing countries and moreso our country kenya.God bless Australia
Am a 20 year old Kenyan girl and at the moment studying diploma in information technology .my dream is to one day study for my bachelors and masters in australia i would be very grateful if you assisted me in getting a scholarship so that i can study in australia .Thanks a lot for your endless efforts in assisting the Kenyans in getting scholarships in australia so far many kenyans have become outstanding people in the society ,at least now we have hope for tommorrow and for the future generations .thanks a million times and may the almighty God the Father bless Australia abundantly .