The Ministry of Education through Equity Group Foundation is awarding Secondary School Scholarships in 110 targeted Sub-Counties and fifteen (15) urban centres with informal settlements to needy and vulnerable learners who attained 280 marks and above in the 2020 KCPE Examination.
For affirmative action, candidates who are Orphans and/or from Vulnerable Communities and those with special needs and disabilities who attained below 280 marks may be considered.
Only candidates who sat the 2020 KCPE examinations from public primary schools in the 110 Sub-Counties and the fifteen (15) urban centres with informal settlements will be eligible to apply. The 110 targeted Sub-Counties are as per the National Government Administrative areas that existed in the year 2015.
The list of the targeted Sub-Counties and the fifteen (15) urban centres with informal settlements are available in the Ministry of Education and Equity Group Foundation websites: www.education.go.ke and https://egfdmis.equitybank.co.ke/register_elimu
The applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Candidates with special needs and disabilities (Physical, Hearing and Visual Impairments, Autism, Albinism, Learning Disabilities and Others); or
• Orphans and vulnerable children; or
• Candidates from vulnerable communities in the target Sub-Counties; or
• Candidates from urban centres with informal settlements; or
• Candidates:
o Whose parents/guardians are living with disabilities that have compromised their ability to meet the financial obligations of their children.
o Whose families are affected by HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses with debilitating effects that could render parents and guardians destitute and unable to fend for their families.
o Whose families are affected by extreme poverty rendering them unable to educate their children.
o Who have suffered from neglect, abuse and have no support to continue with their education.
Interested applicants are advised to collect scholarship application forms from the nearest Equity Bank Branch or Equity Bank Agent.
Application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry of Education and Equity Group Foundation websites; www.education.go.ke and https://egfdmis.equitybank.co.ke/register_elimu
Duly completed application forms including supporting documents should be submitted to the nearest Equity Bank Branch by 31st May, 2021.
Shortlisted candidates, accompanied by parents/guardians, will be invited for interviews which will be conducted by the Community Scholarship Advisory Committees.
The scholarship caters for school fees, transport to and from school, learning materials and school kit for the beneficiaries for the four-year education period. Please note that ONLY the candidates who meet the stipulated requirements will be considered for the scholarship.
Members of the public are urged to share this information widely so as to reach as many potential beneficiaries as possible.
For any questions or grievances regarding the application process of the Elimu Scholarship Programme, please contact Tel: +254 763 063 000, [email protected] or [email protected].
Equity Center 8th Floor Hospital Road, Upper Hill, P.O Box 75104-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
Instructions
Elimu Scholarship Programme targets needy (orphan or vulnerable) Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) candidates. Beneficiaries are identified by assessing their performance in the KCPE Examination that is administered nationally
Elimu Advert CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ELIMU ADVERT AND LIST OF TARGETED SUB-COUNTIES FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP
How to Apply
The applicant should create a new account through the portal https://egfdmis.equitybank.co.ke/register_elimu and fill in the 2021 application form for consideration.
- Only 2020 KCPE candidates are legible to apply for the 2021 Elimu Scholarship Programme.
- The information provided in the online form is intended to help the Community Scholarship Advisory Board (CSAC) administering Elimu Scholarships to understand the applicant’s academic and financial position for the purpose of assessment for scholarship award
- All fields with asterisks (*) are mandatory fields and must be filled accordingly.
- The online application form must be filled accurately, honestly and in full relevant. Applications without relevant documents will not be considered.
- To complete the online process, you will be required to have soft / scanned copies of the following documents:
- KCPE Results Slip (official KNEC slip or signed & stamped paper from the school)
- Copy of Death Certificate (if father / mother is / are deceased)
- Evidence of financial support (if you have received support in the past)
- Evidence of special needs (if you have indicated that you are special needs learner)
- Copy of Pay Slip / Bank Statement (if parents / guardians is employed / business person)
- Signed Declaration by Applicant and Parent / Guardian
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Filled application and recommendation form by Head Teacher, Provincial Administration, Religious Leader or any other leader
NB: The completion and submission of this form is not a guarantee for sponsorship. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
Any false statements, omissions or forged documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
Document Downloads
- Download Elimu Scholarship Application Form DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM (166 KB)
- Download Elimu Scholarship Flyer DOWNLOAD FLYER (2,583 KB)
- Download Elimu Declaration Form DOWNLOAD DECLARATION FORM (215 KB)
