Last Updated on January 28, 2025 by NewsTurkana
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has announced 50 scholarship opportunities for the March 2025 intake.
These scholarships will be available to residents of Turkana County and refugees in Kakuma and Kolobeyei camps who wish to pursue a Certificate in Community Health Nursing.
KMTC CEO, Dr. Kelly Oluoch, expressed gratitude to UNHCR for its ongoing support, stating that the full scholarships would be awarded based on merit. He highlighted the importance of the initiative in enhancing healthcare capacity in underserved communities.
In 2024, KMTC received a similar scholarship program, which attracted over 6,000 applicants
HOW TO APPLY
How to apply:
1. Create an account
– Requirements for creating a new account (Use valid personal email address. If you don’t have an email address, you can easily create one before you continue with the application process).
2. Visit the KMTC admissions page admissions.kmtc.ac.ke if you have registered an account, and log in using your email and password.
3. Iff you do not have an account, click on the Register button on the top right-hand corner, this will take you to creating account form
4. Once there, enter your name, email address and password (put a password that you can easily remember), click on create account button, fill in the online application form step by step until it is duly filled and click on the submit button.
5. Once done, you will be provided with the duly filled form to confirm your data, check the accuracy of the information, and once satisfied that the information is correct click save changes.
6. On the dashboard, click on the Apply UNHCR Scholarship, fill in the required information and review the UNHCR form.
7. Print out the duly completed forms, attach relevant documents, have it signed and stamped accordingly and send it to The Chief Executive Officer – Kenya Medical Training College, PO BOX 30195-00100, Nairobi
REQUIREMENTS
As part of the partnership, UNHCR is funding the construction of a library and tuition block at the KMTC Lodwar Campus. Dr. Oluoch also mentioned efforts to expand this collaboration to support further infrastructure development.
On January 20, 2025, a high-level delegation from UNHCR, Novo Nordisk Foundation, the Royal Danish Embassy, and the Grundfos Foundation visited the Lodwar campus.
The team toured ongoing projects, engaged with beneficiaries, and discussed opportunities for students to progress from certificate to diploma programs.
This initiative aligns with KMTC’s upcoming centenary celebration in 2027, as the institution continues to strengthen its partnerships and expand healthcare training across Kenya and beyond.
