Ministry of Education Kenya , Government of Hungary Scholarships for 2025/2026 Academic Year

The Government of Hungary has offered Two Hundred (200) scholarships to eligible Kenyans for the 2025/2026 academic year. The scholarship covers undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and one-tier master’s programs in various fields of study.

Fields of Study:

• Undergraduate (BA/BSc): Agricultural Science, Computer Science and Information Technology, Legal Science, Economic Science, Engineering Science, Medical and Health Science, Natural Science.

• Master’s (MA/MSc): Agricultural Science, Computer Science and Information Technology, Legal Science, Economic Science, Engineering Science, Medical and Health Science, Natural Science.

• Doctoral (PhD/DLA): Any field of interest.

• One-tier Master’s (OTM): General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacology, Architecture, Veterinary Medicine (Covers both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels).

Scholarship Coverage: The scholarship covers:

• Tuition fees

• Accommodation (or accommodation contribution for those not staying in dormitories)

• Medical insurance

• A monthly stipend

Please note that these provisions only partially cover living expenses in Hungary. Applicants are advised to add their own financial resources to cover the full cost of living in Hungary. Check the expected living expenses at Study in Hungary - Living Costs.

Eligibility Criteria

A. Undergraduate Applicants:

1. Minimum KCSE Mean Grade of B (plain).

2. Not more than 25 years of age.

3. Grade B in core subjects relevant to the chosen field of study.

4. Completion of Secondary Education within the last three years.

5. Must possess the original KCSE certificate.

B. Postgraduate Applicants:

Master’s (MA/MSc) Applicants:

1. Must have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree with an upper second-class honors level.

2. Applicants must be below 38 years of age.

Doctoral (PhD/DLA) Applicants:

1. Must have a relevant Master’s Degree.

2. Applicants must be below 45 years of age.

One-tier Master’s (OTM) Applicants:

1. For fields like General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacology, Architecture, and Veterinary Medicine, applicants must meet the specific academic entry requirements as outlined by the host universities in Hungary.

Application Procedure

1. Complete the online application at Stipendium Hungaricum Application Portal. After registration, applicants can upload the necessary documents. A guide for the online submission is available on Stipendium Hungaricum.

   • Deadline for online application submission: January 15, 2025 (2 pm Central European Time).

   • Download and print the application as it needs to be submitted along with the standard Scholarship Application Form.

2. For Doctoral Applicants:

   • Visit the website Doktori.hu before applying.

   • Applicants must have a supervisor at the host university. A statement of acceptance from the supervisor must be attached to the application.

3. For Candidates in Service: Submit the application through your Heads of Departments and include a recommendation letter.

4. Download the Standard Scholarship Application Form from the Ministry of Education’s website: Ministry of Education Kenya.

5. Complete the Standard Scholarship Application Form and attach certified copies of the following documents:

   • ID, academic/professional certificates

   • Transcripts

   • Birth certificate

   • Passport

   • Other relevant testimonials

   • Study plan/proposal (for PhD applicants only)

6. Send a copy of the online application form along with the required documents to:

   • Director, Higher Education Ministry of Education, P. O. Box 9583 – 00200 Nairobi

   Or deliver to:

   • Teleposta Towers, 27th floor, Room 2701. Deadline: January 17, 2025, at 5:00 pm.

7. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews via email or phone call from 0771842051/0774234422.

Important Notes:

1. Academic Certificates from Foreign Institutions must be recognized by the Commission for University Education (CUE).

2. The Ministry of Education is the designated agent for the Hungary Government Scholarships, and applicants must go through the Ministry’s preliminary selection process.

3. Preference for postgraduate nominations will be given to teaching staff at universities and university constituent colleges.

For more information, visit the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarships website.

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