Information Technology (IT) at Tom Mboya University

The Government of Kenya through the state department of higher education has received financing from the African development bank (AfDB) toward the cost of the support to Higher Education Science Technology Phase Il project to improve relevance and equitable access to quality higher education, training and research in STEM for inclusive economic growth and employment in Kenya by 2030.
The Government, through Tom Mboya University (TMU), intends to apply part of the agreed amount from the financing towards scholarships in STEM.
The University invites applications for these scholarships from suitably qualified persons to Masters OR Ph.D Programmes in the following area

The scholarship package will cover tuition fees and research costs for the duration of study. The scholarships are open to all Kenyans under the age of 30 years who will also be engaged as Graduate Assistants OR Tutorial Fellows. Programmes of study funded by the scholarship are scheduled to commence in August, 2026.

Important Information

• Applicants MUST have obtained a minimum of Second Class Honors (Upper Division) in a relevant Bachelor's degree (for graduate Assistant) / and Master's Degree (for Tutorial Fellow) from a recognized and accredited University;
• Upon successful completion of the Masters Programme, candidates shall be expected to transition to Ph.D. under the scholarship programme;
• The successful candidates shall be bonded under the applicable terms and conditions of the University of Tom Mboya University
• The successful candidates shall be expected to complete their studies within the prescribed study period;
• The studies will be tenable at Dalian Maritime University/Shanghai Maritime University/ Universiti Teknolo- gi Malaysia/ Universiti Kuala Lumpur.
• Candidates must be registered or registrable with relevant professional and or regulatory bodies where applicable;