The government of Hungary is seeking applications for its fully-funded scholarship programme for 200 eligible Kenyan students for the 2024/2025 academic year at the University of Debrecen.
The Stipendium Hungaricum programme. designed to enhance international education and bilateral ties, covers Undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral studies in the following fields of study;
- Undergraduate (BA/BSc) studies in the fields of Agricultural Science, Computer Science and Information Technology, Legal Science, Economic Science, Engineering Science, Medical and Health Science and Natural Science;
- Master’s (MA/MSc) studies in the fields of Agricultural Science, Computer Science and Information Technology, Legal Science, Economic Science, Engineering Science, Medical and Health Science and Natural Science;
- Doctoral (PhD/DLA) studies in any field of interest;
- One-tier master’s (OTM) studies in the fields of General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacology, Architecture, and Veterinary Medicine.
NB: One-Tier Masters (OTM) covers both Bachelor and Masters levels.
The beneficiaries will enjoy; full tuition fees, accommodation or contribution for students residing outside dormitories, Comprehensive Medical Insurance, and a monthly stipend to support living expenses.
For eligibility Undergraduate applicants must have;
a) Minimum KCSE Mean Grade of B (plain).
b) Not more than 25 years of age.
c) Grade “B” in core subjects in the preferred field of study.
d) Completed Secondary Education in the last three (3) years.
e) Have original KCSE certificate.
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While those applying for Postgraduate studies must have;
(i) Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree upper second-class honors level for Master’s.
(ii) For PhD, applicants must have a relevant Master’s Degree.
(iii) Are below thirty-eight (38) years for Masters and forty-five (45) years for Ph.D.
All eligible candidates must complete the online application at apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu. A guide to the online submission is available on the website.
The deadline for submission of online application to the Tempus Public Foundation is 15th January 2024 (2 pm Central European Time). Download and print the online application as it will be submitted together with the standard Scholarship application form.
By Jane Riana
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