Scholarship Overview
- Mara Gates Safaris is a Kenyan tour operator run by highly experienced experts in the Tourism industry.
- The Mara Gates Scholarship is open to all international students who are starting their course, and enrolling in an undergraduate degree.
- Mara Gates recognizes the challenges that students face in financing higher education and as such, aims to help ease the financial burden that these students carry.
Host School(s)
- Kenyan Institutions of higher learning, including universities and colleges registered with the Kenyan government.
Field(s) of Study
- Any tourism-related course
What does the scholarship cover?
- Students receive a Ksh 50,000 scholarship, paid directly to the institution as tuition fees.
- The funds will be paid to the institution in monthly installments
How many scholarships are given?
- One
Which countries are targeted?
- Kenya
Am I Eligible to Apply?
- Mara Gates Safaris offers this scholarship to students who are currently studying at a Kenyan university, college or any institution of higher learning that is duly registered with the relevant Kenyan government bodies.
How Do I Apply – Next Steps
To enter the competition, you are required to:-
- Write an essay of 2000 words on this topic: DISCUSS 7 SPECIAL INTEREST TOURISM PRODUCTS or OPPORTUNITIES THAT LOCAL TOUR COMPANIES CAN PROMOTE & ATTRACT MORE TOURISTS TO KENYA (Do not include wildlife tourism or beach holidays in your essay.)
- The essay should be done in Word or PDF format
- After you complete your essay, upload it and send it to us through the form located on the scholarship website
Selection Criteria
- Own originality
- Content
- The practicality of the ideas
- Clarity of expression and creativity
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Closing Date
- The deadline for scholarship applications is 10 August 2018. The winner will be notified by August 20, 2018.
How do I get more information?
- Website: https://maragates.com/scholarship
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