Application for the Taita Taveta University CEMEREM Masters Scholarship – 2020/2021 Entry is now open for all outstanding Students at the Taita Taveta University in Kenya.
CEMEREM is a joint project between Taita Taveta University (TTU) of Kenya, TU Bergakademie Freiberg of Germany and University of Applied Sciences, Dresden, also of Germany. The Project focus is Mining, Environmental Engineering and Natural Resource Management. The German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs through DAAD funds the project.
There are few full and partial scholarship opportunities available for Master students in CEMEREM on a competitive basis for eligible candidates that will be granted to successful applicants from East Africa starting in September 2020. The scholarships include a stipend and tuition fees for up to two years (2nd September 2020 – 31st August 2022).
The Scholarships are one of the most prestigious scholarships in Kenya. The aim of the program is to create a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.
Update: Taita Taveta University CEMEREM Masters Scholarship
TAITA TAVETA UNIVERSITY CEMEREM SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Scholars are selected on the following criteria:
- The CEMEREM scholarship programme is open to candidates from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Rwanda and Burundi.
- Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division).
- The applications are open to those seeking scholarships as well as to those sponsoring themselves.
Candidates will also be selected based on the following criteria:
- Good previous academic results
- Motivation and qualification in the required subject area
- Language competency
- Social engagement
NOTE: The decision of the University Scholarship Vetting Committee will be final.
Available Positions in each Programme
For each Programme with scholarships, few scholarships will be availed. However, self-sponsoring candidates wishing to pursue the same programme are welcome to apply for positions detailed below:
| S/No | Programme | Total Positions Available (Class Size) |
| 1 | MSc Environmental Engineering | 15 |
| 2 | MSc Process Engineering | 15 |
| 3 | MSc Mining Engineering | 15 |
| 4 | MBA/NRM | 15 |
TAITA TAVETA UNIVERSITY CEMEREM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Kindly submit a duly filled electronic application form (F-2-3-15-1) in English available on this website, together with the application documents listed above to the Registrar (Academic, Research and Outreach), Taita Taveta University: cemerem2020@ttu.ac.ke on or before 31st July 2020.
For the application form (F-2-3-15-1) and required documents, please download from the below link: https://www.ttu.ac.ke/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Postgraduate-Application-Form-For-Taita-Taveta-University.pdf
Notification and Acceptance
Only successful applicants will be notified, on or before 19th August 2020. Candidates must confirm their acceptance of the admission and/or scholarship award by not later than 26th August 2020.
Commencement Date of the Programmes
The commencement date for ALL the programmes is 2nd September 2020. All candidates will be enrolled at Taita Taveta University at its Main Campus situated in Voi, Kenya.
