This is a list of secondary school scholarships for vulnerable or needy yet bright students who performed exemplary in their KCPE examinations but are unable to join high school due to financial constraints.
Candidates for the KCPE who scored exceptionally well but are unable to pay the secondary school tuition need not worry anymore. There are currently 10 major Foundations that provide these scholarship opportunities.
The scholarship foundations are listed below:
Secondary School Scholarships for KCPE Candidates 2022
1. Equity Wings to Fly
The current initiative seeks out needy pupils who are also high achievers, primarily orphans or vulnerable students who are recognized for their performance on the nationally standardized Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examinations (KCPE).
Read How To Apply For Equity Wings To Fly Scholarship 2023
Applications can be picked up by students at the nearest Equity branch.
2. KCB Bank Foundation Scholarships
There are three primary goals for the program;
Increase the underprivileged’s access to education
Boost the number of students transferring from primary to secondary schools
Increase the beneficiaries’ likelihood of finding employment after completing their education
KISE (Kenya Institute of Special Education) and KCB Foundation collaborate to plan and carry out effective management and mentoring of scholarships for people with disabilities (PLWDs).
To apply, visit the nearest KCB bank location and pick up an application form.
3. The Coop Bank Foundation
In 2007, Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited successfully launched its Education program, which covers secondary school students in need who are academically gifted.
Visit a nearby branch to apply.
4. The Jomo Kenya Foundation Scholarships
To help talented but financially strapped secondary school students in Kenya’s public secondary schools, the Foundation established the JKF Scholarship Program.
One must present proof of either being an orphan or experiencing extreme poverty, as appropriate, in order to be taken into consideration.