Application status: This is an archived guide to the MMUST AfDB/ADF HEST Phase II scholarship notice. The notice listed a closing time of 18 August 2026 at 5:00 p.m., so applications should be treated as closed on 26 August 2026 unless Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology publishes a new notice or extension through an official channel.
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) used the African Development Fund-supported Higher Education Science and Technology Phase II project to advertise opportunities in technical fields. The announcement was more than a generic scholarship call: it combined postgraduate study, laboratory themes, and practical training with an expectation that selected beneficiaries would contribute as Graduate Assistants or Technicians/Technologists. Understanding that structure matters because a reader should not assume that every place was a conventional cash award or that every programme followed the same academic route.
What the MMUST notice offered
The official Government Advertising Agency copy described two principal streams. The postgraduate stream offered 12 Master’s opportunities in selected STEM themes. The second stream offered six Bachelor’s-level opportunities connected to laboratories and applied engineering training. Both streams were tied to MMUST, and the notice said the funded programmes were scheduled to begin in August 2026.
| Stream | Areas listed in the notice | Key eligibility signal | Funding stated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master’s | Thermo Fluids and Energy Systems; Manufacturing and Materials; Automation and Control; Environmental and Safety; Design and Simulation; IT/ICT | Relevant degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division); Kenyan citizen under 30 | Tuition and research costs for the duration of study |
| Bachelor’s-level | Engineering Thermodynamics; Advanced Machining; Industrial Automation, IoE and Robotics; Design; Renewable Energy Technology laboratories | Relevant Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Renewable Energy Technology diploma; Kenyan citizen under 40 | Tuition for the duration of study |
How to read the Master’s track
The Master’s places were organised around thematic areas rather than a long list of conventional course titles. The notice allocated two places to Thermo Fluids and Energy Systems, two to Manufacturing and Materials, two to Automation and Control, one to Environmental and Safety, three to Design and Simulation, and two to IT/ICT. This allocation suggests that the selection process was likely to look for a close relationship between an applicant’s prior training and the university’s project or laboratory needs.
The minimum academic threshold was a relevant bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognised and accredited university. The notice limited this stream to Kenyan citizens below 30 years of age and stated that successful scholars would also be engaged as Graduate Assistants. It further described a transition-to-PhD expectation after the Master’s programme, bonding under MMUST terms, completion within the prescribed study period, and professional registration where applicable.
Those conditions are important for decision-making. Tuition and research-cost coverage does not automatically mean that every personal expense, accommodation cost, transport cost, or salary is covered. Likewise, the Graduate Assistant role and the bonding condition are material obligations, not decorative wording. Anyone considering a future MMUST call should read the full notice and ask the university for clarification on the duration, duties, supervision, allowances, and consequences of withdrawal before accepting an award.
What the Bachelor’s-level stream meant
The six Bachelor’s-level opportunities were linked to applied laboratory themes: one place in Engineering Thermodynamics, one in Advanced Machining, two in Industrial Automation, Internet of Everything and Robotics, one in Design Laboratory, and one in Renewable Energy Technology Laboratory. The notice required a diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Renewable Energy Technology from a recognised and accredited training institution.
This stream was open to Kenyans under 40 who would be engaged as Technicians or Technologists. The stated support was tuition for the duration of study, while the programme was also subject to bonding, completion within the prescribed period, MMUST study conditions, and professional or regulatory registration where relevant. Applicants should therefore distinguish it from the Master’s stream: the age limit, entry qualification, engagement title, and stated funding coverage were different.
Original application route and document checklist
The notice directed applicants to prepare a cover letter clearly naming the position, a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, a National Identity Card or passport, testimonials, email and telephone contacts, and other supporting documents. It asked applicants to compile a soft copy in PDF format and email it to scholarship2026@mmust.ac.ke, addressed to the Vice Chancellor, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 190-50100, Kakamega.
Because the stated deadline has passed, readers should not send documents to that address now unless MMUST issues a fresh instruction. The useful lesson for a future call is to prepare certified documents early, use a professional file name, check that the PDF opens correctly, and retain a copy of the exact submission. A scholarship advert can be genuine while its application window is already closed.
How to verify a future MMUST reopening
Start with the [official Government Advertising Agency scholarship listing](https://gaa.go.ke/scholarships-intakes) and the [official MMUST HEST notice PDF](https://gaa.go.ke/sites/default/files/2026-08/Masinde%20Muliro%20University%20Of%20Science%20And%20Technology%20Announcement%20For%20African%20Development%20Fund%20%28ADF%29%20Support%20To%20Higher%20Education%20Science%20And%20Technology%20%28HEST%29%20Phase%20II%20Project%20Scholarships.pdf). Also check MMUST’s own website before relying on an old social-media repost. Confirm the programme, age rule, closing date, email address, and whether the university has changed the required documents.
Do not pay a person who promises selection, faster shortlisting, an interview slot, or a scholarship form. The notice does not authorise an intermediary to collect money, and applicants should treat any unexpected payment request as a warning sign. JobScholarship.com is an informational publisher, not MMUST and not a recruitment or admissions office. There is no application fee to JobScholarship.com because we do not receive applications, guarantee selection, or charge applicants. Submit only through an official route that the university itself has published.
Publisher disclosure: This original guide explains a past public notice for reader convenience. It is not an offer of admission or funding, and it does not replace the official MMUST announcement. Verify every material detail with the institution before acting.