This archive report was first published on 5 October 2021.
US Announces Exchange Program For Kenyans: How To Apply ¶
On October 5, 2021, the US embassy called on Kenyans in the agricultural sector to apply for the program under a joint partnership between the African Union and the United States Development of Agriculture.
The main reason behind the joint partnership is to ensure that countries under the Africa Union get food security and their economies thriving through the education of younger generations as agricultural scientists.
According to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the agricultural sector contributes close to 33 per cent of Kenya's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This elaborates the extensive dependency of Kenyans in agriculture for survival, especially the common man.
Eligible candidates are requested to fill out the application form on the USDA website and submit using the official email. Those in the US can deliver to the USDA offices in Washington DC.
The following are the application requirements needed when submitting:
- Paper application form
- Program proposal and research action plan
- Signed approval from applicant’s home institution
- Two letters of recommendation (academic and professional preferred)
- Copies of diploma(s) for college/university degree(s) received
- Copy of passport identification page
Applicants are notified to take note of the final date for the application, which is on October 10, 2021.
