Scholarship Fund for International Students at KIT, 2024–2025

We kindly invite talented medical professionals from low-income countries to apply for the Scholarship Fund for International Students at KIT, 2024–2025. The scholarship will allow the recipient to study for a master’s degree in public health or a master’s degree in international health at KIT Royal Tropical Institute and work towards improving the health conditions in their home countries. The scholarship, worth a total of 20,600 euros, will assist with the expense of tuition for a maximum of 12 months, beginning in September 2024 and ending in September 2025, at KIT’s Master’s program.

Overview of Scholarship Sponsorship

The Netherlands’ KIT Royal Tropical Institute.

Pay the 20.600 euros in tuition fees.
There are several prizes up for grabs.
Master’s degree program.

Students from abroad are of foreign nationality.

Requirements for the KIT Scholarship Fund

Candidates must be accepted into the Master of Science in Public Health or Health Equity program and fulfill all requirements for scholarship applications.
They need to meet the requirements for a Dutch visa (MVV residency permit) and possess a passport issued by a developing country in Asia, Africa, or South America.

A professional background and a minimum of two to three years of relevant work experience are requirements for candidates.
It is necessary to have at least a bachelor’s degree in medicine or other health-related disciplines of study.
Candidates ought to demonstrate a history of commitment to the public interest.

Candidates must be in favor of the KIT Scholarship Fund’s objectives and the aspirations of its contributors.
Admission to the KIT master’s program is required for individuals who are employed at the time of application and citizens of low-income countries.
Candidates ought to be employed in a position where having a KIT degree can be advantageous.

They should be available full-time and capable of engaging in the program both mentally and physically.

Application Procedure for KIT Scholarships

Only individuals who have been accepted into the Master of Public Health and Health Equity program are eligible to apply for scholarships online.
A verified source of supplementary funding or co-funding is necessary for eligibility.

Materials for applications consist of:
Admissions letter for the Master of Public Health and Health Equity.
Proof of financing for the remaining 18.200 euros, or thereabouts, of the funding.

Motivational letter outlining the purpose of the application and how new skills can be used to further the public good.
A 500–700 word essay summarizing a public health topic that will be covered in class, along with its implications for the community and healthcare system.

Application deadline: March 15, 2024

Go to the official scholarship webpage.

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