Education Scholarship Program

Education Scholarship Program

Educational inequality continues to limit the potential and opportunities available to many Kenyans, especially among disadvantaged populations. While primary education is compulsory and provided free by the government, and secondary education has received significant subsidies, many students from disadvantaged backgrounds still fail to transition successfully into secondary education.

 

Approximately 40% of students drop out during this critical phase due to financial or academic difficulties. Additionally, although higher education has become more accessible over recent decades, notable disparities remain in access to colleges and universities, perpetuating socioeconomic inequalities.

 

We recognise education as pivotal in opening opportunities for income growth, employment, and entrepreneurship. Through targeted interventions, we seek to bridge educational gaps and eliminate barriers faced by disadvantaged youth.

A good education is critical to improving income, employment and enterprise opportunities. Lack of a good educational foundation leads to disparities which limit work and life opportunities for needy students.

Goal

Increase access to quality education and reduce financial burdens for economically disadvantaged families.

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Objectives

Objectives

  • Expand access to secondary and tertiary education.
  • Reduce regional disparities in school enrolment and student retention rates.
  • Promote gender equity by increasing educational opportunities for both boys and girls.
  • Foster community service and leadership skills among students to address local community needs effectively.
  • Improve household economic wellbeing through education-focused interventions.

Impact Highlights

  • Over 11,000 secondary school scholarships awarded since 2007.
  • 650 University Scholarships awarded since 2011.
  • 711 scholarships awarded every year
  • 190 students have taken part on Community Service
  • Over 700 internship opportunities provided for our University Scholarship Students.
  • More than 1300 young people have gone through the Jijali Program.
  • 50 directors for Alternative Provision of Basic Education and Training (APBET) schools based in Kibera have received capacity building training.

Thematic Areas

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