ANNOUNCEMENT OF FIFTH ROUND OF INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM (IFP) The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) is pleased to announce the Fifth round of fellowships in Kenya for the Academic Year 2007/2008. During this round, the program will offer forty-seven (47) fellowships in East Africa tenable in any part of the world, including Africa. Sixteen Fellowships will be offered to applicants in Kenya. Each fellowship covers tuition fees, health insurance, subsistence allowance, travel and other related expenses. IFP will provide full support of up to three (3) years of formal post- graduate study. The program provides opportunities to individuals from diverse backgrounds, social groups and communities that have traditionally lacked systematic access to higher education. Fellows are selected on the strength of their academic achievement, leadership skills and social commitment. Fellows are expected to use their education to enhance their leadership skills in fields that further the Ford Foundation’s goals of strengthening democratic values, reducing poverty and injustice, promoting international cooperation and advancing human achievement. Eligibility Criteria a.. Be resident citizen or official resident of Kenya. b.. Hold an Honors Bachelor’s degree to apply for a Master’s fellowship and a Master’s degree for a Ph.D. c.. Have demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to community service and/or national development. d.. Have significant relevant professional or other work experience related to proposed field of study, of not less than three (3) years. e.. Intend to pursue a post-graduate degree that will directly enhance his/ her leadership and professional knowledge in a practical, policy, academic or artistic discipline. f.. Present a plan specifying how he/ she will apply studies to social problems in his/ her own country. g.. Demonstrate commitment to return home to work on these issues in the post-fellowship period. Doctoral candidates MUST provide a concept paper of up to three pages (3) on their intended research (details are provided on the application form). Note: Priority will be given to People living & working outside the major cities. Women and persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply. Applicants do not need to have university admission to be eligible for this fellowship competition. FIELDS OF STUDY The following are the eligible fields of sponsorship: Asset Building & Community Development a.. Workforce Development b.. Development Finance & Economic Security c.. Environment & Development d.. Community Development Knowledge, Creativity and Freedom a.. Education & Scholarships b.. Sexuality & Reproductive Health c.. Religion, Society & Culture d.. Media e.. Arts & Culture Peace & Social Justice a.. Human Rights b.. Governance c.. Civil Society Application forms may be downloaded from www.ifpeastafrica.org or collected from the respective country offices. Completed forms (in hard copy) and all the supporting documentation should be received at the IFP Kenya office not later than 4:00pm on Wednesday 1st March, 2006. Applications received through fax and email will not be accepted. Incomplete and late applications will NOT be considered. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) FAWE House Chania Avenue, off Wood Avenue (Kilimani) P. O. Box 76284-00508 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-20-3875943/3873131 Fax: +254-20-3874150 Email: ifp@fawe.org Website: www.ifpeastafrica.org For citizens of Tanzania and Uganda, please contact the offices below for details on the scholarship. UGANDA Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) AHEAD UWEAL Building Plot 38 Lumumba Avenue P. O. Box 90 Ntinda Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256-41-236056/ 231559 Fax: +256-41- 231559 Email: ahead@infocom.co.ug Website: www.ifpeastafrica.org TANZANIA Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) ESRF P.O. Box 31226 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: +255-22-2762473/ 2760260 Fax: +255-22-2762472/ 2760062 Email: ifp@esrf.or.tz Website: www.esrftz.org/ifp Website: www.ifpeastafrica.org