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IRA Actuarial Science Scholarships for Academic Year 2025/2026

Scholarship Information for Academic Year 2025/2026

  • Scholarship Provider: The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA)
  • Scholarship Count: Eight (8) scholarships
  • Degree: Master of Science Degree in Actuarial Management
  • Institution: BAYES Business School, United Kingdom
  • Scholarship Coverage: Tuition, travel, accommodation, and any other incidental expenses

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Academic Qualification: Should have obtained a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science (at least Upper Second-Class Honors) or an equivalent Actuarial Science qualification.
  2. Graduation Time: Should have graduated not more than Six (6) years ago.
  3. Professional Progress: Should have made significant progress towards becoming Associate Members of the Institute/Faculty of Actuaries (Minimum 5 professional papers).

Application Process:

  • Application Forms: Available and can be downloaded from the IRA website (www.ira.go.ke).
  • Required Documents: Completed application forms together with copies of identification, result slips/transcripts, academic certificates, birth certificate, and school leaving certificate.
  • Submission Address: The Chief Executive Officer, Insurance Regulatory Authority, P.O. Box 43505 GPO 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Email: commins@ira.go.ke.
  • Deadline: Applications should reach IRA offices not later than Friday, 28th February 2025, 5.00 pm.

Additional Information:

  • Preference: Applicants with First Class Honors will have an added advantage.
  • Selection Notification: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Disqualification: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.