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ICMA scholarship programme 2022 - deadline for applications: 15 January 2022 |
This scholarship programme is open to young people who are interested in a career in finance, between 19 to 30, from the following countries in Sub-Saharan Africa: Ethiopia Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and South Africa.
ICMA scholarship programme 2022
As part of ICMA's mission to raise standards and support inclusion in financial markets, ICMA is offering scholarships for 2022 to individuals from a number of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia-Pacific who are unable to pursue a financial qualification due to their economic circumstances.
Thirty-five (35) scholarships will be available to young people who are interested in a career in finance from the following countries in Sub-Saharan Africa: Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe; and the following countries in Asia Pacific: India, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
ICMA has been active in the aforementioned countries through its efforts to develop the local repo markets alongside capacity-building in partnership with a number of development institutions such as Frontclear in Africa and the Asian Development Bank in Asia.
The scholarships provide an opportunity to study for one of the ICMA Diplomas, namely:
- ICMA Diploma in Debt Capital Markets
- ICMA Diploma Securities & Derivatives
- ICMA Diploma in Financial Market Operations
Each diploma pathway includes taking the prescribed foundation and advanced level courses along with two specialist courses and/or ICMA workshops. This executive education programme is delivered in partnership with the ICMA Centre, Henley Business School, University of Reading.
These diplomas are internationally recognised qualifications taught by experienced market professionals which can kick-start a career in financial markets.
All the courses which make up the diplomas can be studied online over 12 months as a mix of self-study and virtual classroom programmes, and they include online exams. The ICMA scholarship will fully cover the course and examination fees for the relevant Diploma.
Candidates must be between 19 and 30 years old at time of application and may be in full-time education, working in finance already or looking to move into it.
A good level of education (but not necessarily a University degree), interest in financial markets and proficiency in English are necessary application criteria.
How to apply
The deadline for submissions for the 2022 intake is 15 January 2022.
Eligibility criteria:
- Open to citizens of the following countries:
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- Asia Pacific: India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
- Candidates must be between 19 and 30 years old at time of application;
- Good level of education (not necessarily a University degree).
To start the process potential students must submit all of the following:
- a 500-word statement explaining their background, career plans, and why they should qualify for a scholarship;
- a Curriculum Vitae including your nationality and country of residence, full contact details;
- academic records and evidence of educational attainment;
- two reference letters including contact details of the persons providing them.
Details of the eligibility criteria as well as the steps to apply are detailed on our website: ICMA Scholarship Programme (icmagroup.org) I have also attached the details below.
Please feel free to contact allan.malvar@icmagroup.org or scholarships@icmagroup.org for any questions.
ICMA will be unable to consider applications that do not provide all of the four requirements listed above.
Please take time to carefully read the eligibility criteria and required documentation before submitting your application. Kindly ensure that you send all requested documents in a single email, otherwise your submission will be rejected.
Due to the high volume of applications, we will not be able to reply to or consider any submissions which are incomplete.
Applications must be submitted to scholarships@icmagroup.org
The deadline for submissions for the 2022 intake is 15 January 2022.
About the selection process:
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria;
A panel of ICMA staff will shortlist and make the final selection;
Selection is based on a number of factors, including academic merit, evidence of interest in financial markets, financial need, among others.
Scholarship outcomes:
Scholarship selection will take place in the last two weeks of January 2022 and shortlisted candidates may be called in for a further interview (to be conducted virtually);
Announcements of successful recipients will be made by mid-February 2022. If you have not heard from us by this date, then please assume that you have not been selected. We will be unable to contact unsuccessful applicants individually or provide feedback.
Successful recipients must complete the programme within 12 months of commencing their first course.
In addition, candidates must pass the exams for the foundation and advanced courses in order to move forward with the programme, failure to do so will invalidate the scholarship. ICMA will only cover exam fees once for each level.
Contact: scholarships@icmagroup.org
International Capital Market Association (ICMA)
ICMA promotes well-functioning cross-border capital markets, which are essential to fund sustainable economic growth. It is a not-for-profit membership association with offices in Zurich, London, Paris, Brussels and Hong Kong, serving more than 615 member firms in 65 jurisdictions. Among its members are private and official sector issuers, banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, pension funds, insurance companies, market infrastructure providers, central banks and law firms. It provides industry-driven standards and recommendations, prioritising four core fixed income market areas: primary, secondary, repo and collateral and sustainable finance. ICMA works with regulatory and governmental authorities, helping to ensure that financial regulation supports stable and efficient capital markets.
www.icmagroup.org
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Call for Sustainable Management and Operations (SuMO) PhD Scholarship applications |
Good afternoon,
Sustainable Management and Operations (SuMO) is a new three year PhD program. It is planned to be offered at the Kuehne Logistics University (KLU) through the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nairobi, by the Africa Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Operations for Resource Management and Food Supply. The program is through collaboration between University of Nairobi (UoN), University of Dar El Salaam (UDBS) and Kuehne Logistics University (KLU).
The program targets Junior Managers who will take leadership positions in future and those
wishing to pursue a career in academics. Successful candidates will learn from highly
interdisciplinary team drawn from professors and industry professionals in agribusiness,
operations management, supply chains, agricultural economics, business science and
sustainability. This will holistically equip them with skills and knowledge on sustainable
management which has been missing in the conventional business management trainings, making the program unique.
Who can apply?
One can apply for the SuMO PhD program scholarship if they meet the following criteria:
An earned MSc, MA or related degree in agribusiness, agricultural economics, operations
management and, supply chains and related fields
Outstanding academic performance with Second Class Upper Division and above for
undergraduate or equivalent GPA score
Experience in undertaking qualitative and quantitative research in agribusiness, business,
supply chains, operations management, sustainability or related fields
Excellent analytical and research skills with proficiency in research, econometric
modelling and in using at least one research software
Excellent written and spoken English
Desire to venture into an academic career
Application documents
Application documents to be submitted should include:
1. Motivation letter of not more than 1 page hand signed in Times New Romans, font 12 and
single spaced
2. Concept note of 3 pages clearly indicating your research topic, background, problem
statement, justification and methodology in Times New Romans, font 12 and single spaced
3. Copies of academic degrees
4. Copies of academic transcripts, incl. grading-scale
5. One letter of recommendation from a senior academic conversant with your academic
background (must have a letterhead, signature and official stamp and must be of recent
date)
6. One letter of recommendation from none academic referee conversant with your research
and industry work
7. Abstract of Masters level degree thesis
8. Copy of Curriculum Vitae
9. Evidence of any two publications
Program Overview
The PhD program will take three years on a full-time basis. The first year will be dedicated to
course work and at the same time, the candidate will be expected to develop their proposal with
support from the supervisors. The subsequent two years will be dedicated to research work
including data collection, analysis, preparation of publication papers and final thesis report. The program priority research areas are: Sustainability, Operations Management, Food/Agricultural Logistics and related subjects.
Supervision and support
The PhD candidate will have a supervisor from UoN, UDSM and an international professor from KLU or from the global KF academic network. They will also have many great opportunities to enhance their scientific and professional skills from the pool of professors and industry experts from the three universities and Kuenhe Foundation.
Publications
Publishing is essential for the program. Therefore candidates will be expected to publish at least two journal articles from their research work before graduating.
Scholarship
There will be a scholarship covering University tuition fee, living expenses and research.
Application contacts and deadlines
Application documents should be sent to mercyn@uonbi.ac.ke with a copy to
agecon@uonbi.ac.ke
The application deadline is 30th November 2021.
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MENTAL HEALTH DAY INVITATION ON 3rd Nov, 2021 |
To All Staff and Students
The Office of the Dean of Students and the University Health Services in partnership with Medicine Sans Frontiers and the Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service (KNBTS) have organized a Mental Health Day scheduled for Wednesday November 3, 2021.
This Mental Health Day presents a series of planned activities as outlined below;
- Panel Discussions
- Blood donation
- Free medical checkups
- HIV Testing
- Covid-19 test
- Free counseling
- Mental awareness talk
- Medical talks from our UHS and MSF Doctors.
The Panel Discussions, Mental Awareness Talk and General Medical Talks will be conducted at the Chandaria Auditorium, UoN Towers, 6th Floor from 10.00am to 5.00pm with breaks of Entertainment in between.
The Blood Donation, General Health check, HIV/Covid Testing and Free Counselling will run concurrently at the Great Court, Main Campus from 9.00am – 5.00pm.
All staff and students are welcome to participate in this Mental Health Day.
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Johnson Ireri Kinyua
Dean of Students & Career Services
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
P.O. Box 30197-00100|
NAIROBI, KENYA
Tel: +254 -20-491-8114
Email: dean-students@uonbi.ac.ke |
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INVITATION TO A TALK BY THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, CTBTO ,26th October 2021 |
Dear All,
You are invited by the Dean Faculty of Science and Technology to attend a talk by Dr. Robert Flyod ,Executive Secretary for Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) on 26th October 2021 at 10.00 am, Millennium Hall 1, Chiromo Campus.
Please be punctual.
Kind regards,
John A.O Orindi, mCIPR
Director of Corporate Affairs
Office of the Vice-Chancellor
University of Nairobi
P.O Box 30197-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20491 3195
Office: +254 20491 3193
Email: johnorindi@uonbi.ac.ke
Website: www.uonbi.ac.ke
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Schedule for Collection of Certificate for the 65th Graduation Ceremony |
NOTICE TO ALL SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 GRADUATES
All Graduates of the 65th Congregation for the conferment of Degrees and award of Diplomas held on September 24, 2021 are requested to collect their certificates from the University of Nairobi Central Examinations Centre, Chiromo Campus starting from Monday October 25, 2021 to Friday December 3, 2021 in the following order:
1. MONDAY OCTOBER 25, 2021 – FRIDAY OCTOBER 29, 2021
MASTERS DEGREES AND POST GRADUATE DIPLOMAS
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of the Built Environment and Design
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Science and Technology
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
2. MONDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2021 – FRIDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2021
MASTERS DEGREES AND POST GRADUATE DIPLOMAS
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
3. MONDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2021 – FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2021
BACHELORS DEGREES
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Science and Technology
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
4. MONDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2021 TO FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2021
BACHELORS DEGREES
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of the Built Environment and Design
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Law
5. MONDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2021 TO FRIDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2021
BACHELORS’ DEGREES
Faculty of education
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
DIPLOMAS
All diplomas for all faculties
6. MONDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2021 TO FRIDAY DECEMBER 3, 2021
MASTERS, POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS, BACHELORS AND DIPLOMAS
ALL GRADUATES FOR:
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of the Built Environment and Design
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Science and Technology
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
The following will be required before collection of the certificates:
Original National Identity Card (ID card)/Passport.
Convocation fee receipt for Kshs. 1,000.00
Certificates should be collected by Friday, December 3, 2021. Any certificate not collected by this date will be liable to a storage charge of Kshs. 1,000/= per year or part thereof. For avoidance of doubt, any part of a year after the expiry of the collection date shall attract a storage charge of Kshs. 1,000/=.
For further information, please contact:
The Academic Registrar
University of Nairobi
P.O. Box 30917-00100
NAIROBI
Telephone: 020-4914201/020-4914202/020-4914204/020-4914203
Mobile: 0700675405
Email: reg-academic@uonbi.ac.ke or
examinations@uonbi.ac.ke
WEBUYE,H.O.D
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR |
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