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Queen Elizabeth Scholarship (QECS) University of Malaya scholarship
application for 2020 is now open where the deadline of application

is on 15 January 2020. With the aim to assist in providing financial aids
for outstanding individuals from the Commonwealth countries. As one
of the most competitive programme applicants must ensure the
profiles more solid and presentable.

Hear from Elly Kombo Wafula how he has determined his strong
intention before being selected the first QECS scholar at the Malaysia's

No. 1 university.

Q: Can you tell us more about
yourself?

A: "I’m Elly Kombo Wafula from Kenya. I have graduated with a
Bachelor’s Degree of Science majoring in Physics from University of
Nairobi. I’m now undergoing Master in Medical Physics at the
Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (UM) with the support
from QEC and UM.”

Q: Why UM?

A: "The University of Malaya provides an opportunity for me to
fulfill my childhood dream of becoming a Medical physicist.
Studying in UM is also a privilege for me. This course is
accredited by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in
Medicine (IPEM), United Kingdom, and has stood the test of
time since 2002. The experience I will be able to apply
established knowledge to help in the treatment of cancer.
Furthermore, it caters for my specialty which is Radiation
Therapy treatment and has adequate facilities for this kind of
training. The department also provides fairly modern therapy
equipment which is comparable to those available in Kenya."

Q: Why did you choose to go for
this course?

A: "It is in line with National strategic plan. The government of
Kenya has planned to address this by 2030 in its National
Strategic plan by setting up 8 cancer treatment centers. And the
government has recommended for Medical Physicist specialist
which would ease the burden on few cancer treatments centers
with radiation therapy.”