There is no need to be concerned if you are a KCPE candidate who performed exceptionally well but cannot afford secondary school fees. In this article, I will provide a list of top Scholarship Foundations to which you can apply and make your goal a reality.
However, it is vital to note that house visits are undertaken to verify the needy status of candidates.
Candidates who qualify for secondary school scholarships are entitled to the following benefits:
- Payment of school fees for the 4 years of secondary school
- Support for personal effects, learning materials and assistive devices for students with disability
- One-on-one mentorship programme
- Internship and employment opportunities during and after the university studies
Top 10 Secondary school Scholarships for KCPE candidates
1. Equity Wings to fly
This program targets high achieving yet needy (orphan or vulnerable) students identified by assessing their performance at the nationally administered Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examinations (KCPE).
Students can pick application forms in the nearby equity branch.
For more information click here
2. KCB Bank Foundation program
The main of this program is to:
- Increase access to education for the under privileged
- Increase transition rates between primary and secondary school
- Increase the employability rate of the beneficiaries upon clearing their studies
KCB Foundation also collaborates with KISE (Kenya Institute of Special Education) to design and execute proper management and mentorship of scholarship for PLWDs (People Living with Disabilities).
To apply pick application in the nearby KCB bank branch.
For more information click here
3. The Presidential Secondary School Bursary
PRESIDENTIAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS BURSSARY (PSSB) FOR K K C P E .
Those who sat for KCPE & got 250 marks and above to apply for the above started burssary. Kshs. 30,000 maximum per year.
Application REQUIREMENTS
1. 250 marks & above
2. Total orphan
3. Birth certificate for applicant
4. Death certificate for both parents
5. Calling letter to Secondary School
6. Fee structure
7. Public Secondary School (Boarding)
Application Forms are available at SUB COUNTY CHILDREN OFFICES
4. Coop Bank Foundation scholarships
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited successfully rolled out Education program in 2007 that pays school fees for needy secondary school students.
To apply visit nearby branch.
For more information click here
5. Jomo Kenya Foundation Scholarships
The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JKF) scholarship scheme is an educational fund set up by the Foundation to assist bright but needy secondary school students in the public secondary schools in Kenya.
For one to be considered s/he must provide evidence of being an orphan or suffering from extreme poverty where applicable.
For more information click here
6. KTDA National Tea Foundation Scholarships
The foundation was specifically established to assist bright students who are needy. Successful applicants are required to keep good grades in schools.
However, KTDA National Tea Foundation scholarship is limited only to students within KTDA factory catchment areas.
For more information click here
7. The Family Bank Foundation scholarships
The Family Group Foundation is another organization that offers scholarships to candidates who excels in their KCPE but can’t manage to pay their school fee.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must have sat for the KCPE 2021 exam.
- Must have scored 350 marks and above.
- Must complete the form that is available in all Family Bank Branches countrywide or can be downloaded from: thefamilygroupfoundation.org/scholarships
- Must provide a written essay, in applicant’s own handwriting.
- Must be extremely needy.
For more information click here
8. Kengen Foundation Scholarships
This Scholarship program was set up in 2005. Since that year the program has helped dreams come true for more than 500 outstanding students chosen mainly from areas neighouring the company’s installations which, in most cases are marginalized.
For more information click here
9. Elimu Fund Scholarships
Elimu Fund has scholarship fund to help intelligent Kenyan students with limited financial resources to pursue and successfully complete secondary education. To be considered for the scholarship, the applicant must have completed the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) in the preceding year with a minimum grade of “B” and must be in the top 10% of his or her class.
For more information click here
10. Palmhouse Foundation Scholarships
Palmhouse Foundation provides Palmhouse Foundation scholarships to bright and talented children from families that are financially challenged by diverse circumstances and most of whom have attended poorly equipped rural primary schools in Kenya.
For more information click here
11. Hilde back Foundation Scholarships
The Hilde Back Education Fund, (HBEF) is a Kenyan charitable organization that provides financial support to bright children from poor families to enable them get education at the secondary school level.
For more information click here
12. Kenya Education Fund (kef) high school scholarships
Must be Kenyan student currently in Standard 8 or Form 1
Must meet KEF standards of Need and Merit
KCPE: 320 or above
Student must fill our application form and submit it to the KEF office.
How to get a KEF application form:
1. By Mail:
Send us an unused self-addressed return envelope size A4 already stamped with KSH 50.00 postage stamps (Kenya only).
Return the completely filled application form (e-mailed or scanned application will not be considered) to the mailing address
Kenya Education Fund
P. O. Box 384-00100
GPO Nairobi
2. Visit our Office:
Thika, Upperhill Area, Opposite Bluepost Hotel on Nairobi – Embu Highway.
Monday – Friday 9AM – 5PM.
Please call before coming to make sure someone will be there to assist you.
+254 702 769 712
+254 739 173 603
