Application status: Tom Mboya University’s HEST Phase II scholarship notice is now an archived opportunity. The official notice was published on 3 August 2026 and gave a closing time of 18 August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. As of 26 August 2026, readers should not treat this call as open unless TMU publishes a new notice, extension, or replacement announcement.
Tom Mboya University (TMU) advertised nine African Development Fund-supported opportunities through the Higher Education Science and Technology Phase II project. The structure was designed for applicants interested in Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Information Technology, but the academic level and engagement category mattered. Each programme had one Graduate Assistant position and two Tutorial Fellow positions, creating different entry expectations for applicants with bachelor’s and master’s qualifications.
What the TMU scholarship notice covered
The notice explained that the Government of Kenya had received AfDB financing for a project intended to strengthen higher education, training, and research in STEM. TMU intended to apply part of that financing to scholarships in STEM. The funded programmes were scheduled to commence in August 2026, and the package was stated to cover tuition fees and research costs for the duration of study.
| Programme | Graduate Assistant places | Tutorial Fellow places | Field focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 1 | 2 | Engineering study and project-related STEM work |
| Marine Engineering | 1 | 2 | Marine and maritime engineering study |
| Information Technology | 1 | 2 | Information technology and related technical study |
| Total | 3 | 6 | 9 advertised positions |
Graduate Assistant or Tutorial Fellow?
The most useful way to interpret the notice is to separate the nine positions into two pathways. A Graduate Assistant applicant needed at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in a relevant bachelor’s degree from a recognised and accredited university. A Tutorial Fellow applicant needed the relevant master’s degree. The notice did not say that a strong bachelor’s degree could substitute for the master’s requirement for a Tutorial Fellow appointment, so applicants should not blur the two categories.
Both categories were open to Kenyans under the age of 30 years and were connected to the university’s teaching or academic-support environment. That means a prospective applicant needed to consider more than the funding headline. The selected person could be expected to support academic work, participate in a defined programme, and comply with TMU’s conditions. Future calls should be read for any change to age eligibility, degree classification, professional registration, or duties.
Conditions attached to the award
The notice stated that successful candidates would be bonded under the applicable terms and conditions of Tom Mboya University. It also said that candidates were expected to complete their studies within the prescribed study period and, after the Master’s programme, transition to a PhD under the scholarship programme. These are significant commitments. Tuition and research-cost coverage should not be read as a promise that accommodation, living costs, travel, or every personal expense will be paid.
The notice listed study locations that included Dalian Maritime University, Shanghai Maritime University, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and Universiti Kuala Lumpur. For a future call, an applicant should confirm which institution and programme apply to the specific position, how supervision will work, whether travel is required, and what the bond means in practice. A clear question to ask TMU is whether the external study location is mandatory for every selected scholar or only relevant to particular programme arrangements.
Documents and the original submission route
TMU asked applicants to prepare an up-to-date curriculum vitae, certified true copies of academic and professional certificates, a National Identity Card or passport, testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents. The notice required six hard copies addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, Tom Mboya University, P.O. Box 199-40300, Homa-Bay. It also required scanned copies of the same documents to be compiled into one PDF and emailed to recruitment@tmu.ac.ke.
That route is included for historical accuracy, not as an invitation to submit after the deadline. The official closing time was Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 5:00 PM. A reader who finds a social-media repost should compare it with the official TMU notice detail page and its official attached PDF. If the university reopens the call, use the new deadline and instructions rather than relying on this archived guide.
What applicants can learn for the next call
For a future TMU scholarship application, begin by matching your qualification to the correct engagement category and programme. Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, and IT applicants should show how their academic background connects to the advertised area instead of sending a generic CV. Make sure certificates are legible, the PDF is complete, the subject line is specific, and the hard-copy and email versions contain the same information.
Applicants should also map each requirement to a specific document before submission. A simple checklist can prevent a missing certificate or mismatched programme name. Keep originals separate from certified copies, check the PDF page order, and record the date and recipient of every email. These small controls help protect both the applicant and the university’s review process.
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Publisher disclosure: This is an original explanation of a past TMU scholarship notice. It is not an offer of admission, employment, or funding, and it cannot extend the deadline. Verify current details on TMU’s official Notice Board before acting.