East African Development Bank (EADB) has launched the EADB Math, Science, Technology and Engineering University Scholarship Program, in partnership with the Africa-America Institute. Scholarships will be available to teachers and lecturers with a bachelor’s degree in math, science, technology and engineering with an interest in pursuing a graduate degree in those fields in the United States at Rutgers University and New Jersey Institute of Technology, world-class universities less than an hour away from New York City.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be:
- A university graduate with a Bachelor’s degree with First Class/Upper Second Honours in Mathematics, Sciences or Engineering.
- Under 40 years of age and a citizen of the EADB Member States: Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda
- Experienced Teachers and Lecturers of tertiary institutions, polytechnics with at least 3years full-time teaching experience
- Working full-time in public, government owned institutions
- Committed to returning to their home country to teach in a public government owned institution
- Diligent in successfully completing the application process by the allotted deadlines at Rutgers University and New Jersey Institute of Technology
Worth:
This fully funded scholarship will provide full tuition, room and living expenses within a stipulated budget.
Benefits:
- Full tuition, room and board plus living expenses and student’s annual health insurance so to pursue a Master’s degree in math and engineering.
- Round-trip ticket to the USA at the beginning of the program and back to their home country in East Africa after the completion of the program.
- Information about internships at top American and local companies working in Africa.
Deadline: January 25, 2016.
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