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Scholarships

Expanding access to education
through scholarships

Our scholarships cover tuition, books, uniform and a monthly mentorship hour, for as long as you stay in school. Two intake windows per year, in March and September.

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Eligibility

Who we support.

  • Kenyan citizen aged 8 to 24
  • Demonstrated financial need (household income < KSh 30,000/month)
  • Proven academic potential, top 30% of class or equivalent
  • Commitment to community service through the foundation's volunteer programme
  • Two reference letters (one academic, one community)
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The process

Four steps.

01

Submit your online application

Use our digital form, works on any phone, even on slow networks.

02

Document review (2 to 3 weeks)

Our team verifies academic records, references and financial documentation.

03

Interview (in-person or online)

A short conversation with a panel that includes a current scholar.

04

Decision & onboarding

Successful applicants are paired with a mentor and receive their first term's funding.

Eligibility & requirements

What you'll need to qualify.

We prioritise orphans and vulnerable children with strong academic potential. Use these checklists to confirm fit before applying.

Academic level

  • Primary school (Grade 4 to 8)
  • Junior secondary (Grade 9)
  • Senior secondary (Form 1 to 4)
  • TVET / vocational training
  • University / tertiary

OVC status (one or more)

  • Orphan (lost one or both parents)
  • Child living with chronically ill guardian
  • Child from a child-headed household
  • Child of a single, low-income parent
  • Child living with disability

Documentation needed

  • National ID or birth certificate
  • Latest school report card / transcript
  • Recommendation letter from head teacher
  • Guardian's payslip or chief's letter of income
  • Recent passport-size photograph

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Start your scholarship application.

Submit a quick application below to begin the process. We'll review your details and email your guardian within 2 to 3 weeks with next steps and any additional documents needed.

Need the full multi-step form? Open the detailed application.

Student details

Guardian contact

Program interest

Required documents

PDF, JPG or PNG. Up to 10 MB per file.

National ID or birth certificate *

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Latest school report card *

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Head teacher recommendation letter *

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Guardian payslip or chief's letter

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Recent passport-size photo

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Next intake: 1 March 2026

Applications close 31 March. Don't wait, early applicants are reviewed first.

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