MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SPORTS IRISH AID FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2013 ACADEMIC YEAR

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandan scholars to compete for post graduate (Masters and post graduate diploma) scholarships tenable in Ireland, African region and Ugandan Universities for 2013 academic year.

The priority field studies are;

1. Education Sector

2. Governance

3. Environmental sustainability

4. Gender

Eligibility

Applicants must have identified a suitable study program in Ireland, Africa region or with in Uganda and must have admissions for the study program.Cadidates to apply for these scholarships should be from the ministry of Education and Sports headquarters, institutions under the ministry, district education officials and employees of civil society organisations in education sector.Cadidates must have a minimum of three working years of experience in the area they want to study. Women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

Requirements

To be eligible for an Irish Aid Fellowship,

Applicants must:

1.       Be a citizen of Uganda

2.       Be residing and currently in Uganda

3.       Have achieved the necessary standard to be accepted onto a post Graduate course in a Higher Education Institute in Ireland or within the region

4.       Have a minimum of three years’ work experience in development

5.       Have identified a relevant college in a higher Education Institute in Ireland or within the region

6.       Be applying to commence a new qualification and not seeking for funds for one already commenced

7.       Be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to development of their country

8.       Be able to take up the fellowships in the academic year in which it is offered

Procedures for application

Hand written application indicating age, sex, home district, telephone contacts together with photocopies of academic certificates and transcripts should be addressed to;

The permanent Secretary,

Attn.: The Assistant Commissioner

Personnel/secretary to the

Training and Human Resource Development Committee (THRDC)

Ministry of Education and Sports

Human Resource Division (4 ^th floor Embassy House)

Room 10

P.O. BOX 7063, KAMPALA

Applications should be submitted not later than30th November, 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted