Physical Requirements

All activities will be hands-on and will involve some form of physical exertion. Practical Field Lab activities in Kenya will be conducted in Nyeri, which is mountainous terrain defined by Mount Kenya and the Aberdare National Park. Nyeri buildings generally have no lifts or escalators. Those in Namibia will be conducted in a desert environment bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The Zimbabwe activities will be conducted in fairly flat Savannah country.

Application Eligibility

All applicants must:

• – Be 18 or older.
• – Either apply as academic tract as a student in a certificate, diploma, or degree program at a nationally accredited college or university (both graduate and undergraduates are eligible to apply); Or apply as non-academic tract based on practical experience in the area one is applying for.
• – Be in good academic standing.
• – African and African diaspora students are especially encouraged to apply.
  
  

Costs

The program fee of $1750 includes:

• Tuition fee
• Accommodation (equipped with kitchen)
• Ground transportation Nairobi-Nyeri and PFL-related activities only
  
  

Funding

MIT, DeKUT, and UNAM students can apply for funding to their university. All other applicants should apply to their universities or fund themselves from other sources.

Accommodation

All students will be staying in Grace Apartments, a stone’s throw from the DeKUT main gate. Each unit is fully furnished with:

• Bedroom with a bed, mattress, and bedding
• Bathroom (shower and toilet)
• Living area with a couch/sofa, coffee table, study table, and TV
• Kitchen equipped with necessary cooking appliances and kitchen accessories
• Wi-Fi