Germany, through its development bank KfW, has partnered with the Ministry of Education and Equity Group Foundation to offer 1,200 scholarships to Kenyan youth seeking technical training in agriculture and food-related disciplines.
The Wings to Fly – Promotion of Young People Through TVET Scholarships Programme 2026 targets Kenyan nationals aged 18 to 35 who want to pursue Level 5 Certificate and Level 6 Diploma programmes at 51 participating Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.
In a notice issued on Tuesday, November 10, the German Embassy said the programme aims to increase access to technical education and equip young people with practical skills in food production, agriculture, livestock management, food processing, and agribusiness.
According to the scholarship announcement, special consideration will be given to vulnerable and marginalised groups, persons with disabilities and women.
“Germany, through KfW, is financing 1,200 scholarships in a partnership with the Ministry of Education and Equity Group Foundation to eligible Kenyan youth aged 18–35 pursuing Level 5 Certificate and Level 6 Diploma programmes in food and agriculture-related disciplines across 51 partner TVET institutions,” the notice reads.
“Admission into a participating TVET institution is mandatory before scholarship consideration. Special consideration will be given to vulnerable and marginalised groups, persons with disabilities and women.”
Applicants must first secure admission to a participating TVET institution for an eligible course before the scholarship can be considered.
Courses Covered Under the 1,200 Germany Scholarships
The scholarship programme covers certificate and diploma courses in food and agriculture-related disciplines, with the available programmes varying depending on the institution.
Some of the eligible courses include:
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Agricultural Extension
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General Agriculture
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Agricultural Engineering
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Agricultural Machinery
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Agripreneurship and Agribusiness
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Sustainable Agriculture for Rural Development
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Food Technology
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Horticultural Production
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Horticulture Farm Technology
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Dairy Management
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Dairy Technology
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Dairy Farm Management
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Dairy Plant Management
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Animal Health and Production
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Animal Production
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Aquaculture
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Environmental Science
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Environmental Technology
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Climate Adaptive Agriculture
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Livestock Food Production
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Poultry Management
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Entrepreneurial Agriculture
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Soil Management
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Leather Production
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Tannery and Leather Work
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Footwear Production
The courses are offered at Level 5 (Certificate) and Level 6 (Diploma), depending on the approved programme at each institution.
List of 51 TVET Institutions Participating in the Scholarship Programme
The application form identifies 51 participating institutions, including four specifically designated for persons with disabilities and special needs.
The institutions are:
Other participating TVET institutions
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Bungoma North Technical and Vocational College
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Bunyala Technical and Vocational College
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Bushiangala Technical Training Institute
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Butere Technical Training Institute
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Chamasiri Technical and Vocational College
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Chanzeywe Technical and Vocational College
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Chuka Technical and Vocational College
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Dr Daniel Wako Murende Technical and Vocational College
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Friends National Polytechnic Kaimosi
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Gatundu South Technical and Vocational College
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Karumo Technical Training Institute
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Khwisero Technical and Vocational College
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Kiambu National Polytechnic
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Kiptaragon Technical and Vocational College
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Kongoni Technical and Vocational College
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Laikipia North Technical and Vocational College
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Lari Technical and Vocational College
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Kimathi Mathenge Technical Training Institute
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Mathioya Technical and Vocational College
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Matili Technical Training Institute
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Gichugu Technical and Vocational College
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Meru National Polytechnic
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Molo, Elburgon Technical and Vocational College
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Mukiria Technical Training Institute
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Mukurweini Technical Training Institute
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Mungatsi Technical and Vocational College
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Muraga Technical Training Institute
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Murang’a Technical and Vocational College
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Mwea Technical and Vocational College
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Nkabune Technical Training Institute
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Nyandarua National Polytechnic
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Okame Technical and Vocational College
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Rift Valley National Polytechnic
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Runyenjes Technical Training Institute
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Sabatia Technical and Vocational College
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Shamberere National Polytechnic
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Sigalagala National Polytechnic
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Sirisia Technical and Vocational College
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Kimathi Tetu Technical and Vocational College
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Tharaka Technical and Vocational College
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Bungoma National Polytechnic
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Kisiwa National Polytechnic
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Michuki National Polytechnic
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The Mitunguu National Polytechnic
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Nyeri National Polytechnic
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Thika Technical Training Institute
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Webuye West Technical and Vocational College
Institutions designated for persons with disabilities and special needs
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Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf
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St Joseph’s Technical Institute for the Deaf, Nyang’oma
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Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind
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Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf
The application document also provides contact information, including telephone numbers and email addresses, for applicants seeking admission to the participating institutions.
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Requirements for the Germany-Backed Scholarships
Applicants must be Kenyan nationals aged between 18 and 35 and must have secured admission to one of the 51 approved institutions.
An admission letter confirming placement in an eligible course is compulsory.
The application form allows candidates to select up to three course preferences.
The first choice is mandatory, while the second and third choices are optional. Consideration of the additional choices depends on the applicant’s eligibility and the availability of scholarship slots.
Candidates can also indicate up to two alternative courses they would be willing to pursue if their preferred programme is oversubscribed. Supporting documents for these alternatives are not required at the application stage.
Applicants must provide the following information and documents:
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Full names as they appear on their National Identity Cards.
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National Identity Card number and a copy of the ID.
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Date of birth and gender.
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Passport photograph.
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Mobile phone number, email address and residential details.
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Home county, sub-county, location, sub-location, ward and village.
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Marital status and number of dependants.
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Employment status.
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Academic background, including KCSE results slip or certificate.
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KCSE grade and examination year.
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Admission letter from the selected TVET institution.
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Admission year and month.
Candidates must also provide information about their household circumstances to help the selection committee assess financial need and vulnerability.
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How Applicants Will Be Assessed
The application form requires candidates to disclose their household income, family composition, parental status and existing financial support.
Applicants must indicate their estimated monthly household income using the following categories:
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Below KSh5,000.
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KSh5,001–KSh10,000.
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KSh10,001–KSh15,000.
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KSh15,001 and above.
They must also identify their household’s sources of income, which may include casual labour, farming, small businesses, formal employment, pensions, remittances and government cash transfers such as Inua Jamii.
The selection committee will also consider whether applicants currently receive financial or material assistance from government programmes, NGOs, development partners, religious organisations, community organisations, family members or other sponsors.
Candidates must disclose their household vulnerability status, including whether they live with a person with a disability, a chronically ill family member, or an elderly caregiver.
Other circumstances considered include refugee or asylum-seeker status, internal displacement, membership in vulnerable or marginalised communities, neglect or abandonment, gender-based violence and female-headed households.
The form also asks whether the household has been affected by natural disasters such as drought, floods or conflict.
Applicants must disclose their parental status, indicating whether both parents are alive, whether they are single orphans, double orphans, under guardianship or in foster care, or raised by a single parent.
They must also indicate their current family size, the number of household members attending school, the number earning an income, and the number of children or dependants supported by the household.
The application further asks whether candidates have ever deferred or discontinued their education because of financial constraints.
Applicants must also state whether their household owns or rents its home, lives with relatives or resides in an informal settlement or squatter settlement.
Two Essays Required From Applicants
Beyond the academic and financial information, candidates must complete two written essays as part of the application.
The first requires applicants to explain why they deserve the scholarship.
They must discuss their personal circumstances, financial needs, career goals and how receiving the scholarship would help them achieve their educational and future plans.
They can also provide additional information about their experiences, responsibilities, achievements and challenges that may help the selection committee understand their applications.
The second essay requires applicants to describe a community project they would implement if awarded the scholarship.
The response must be between 250 and 300 words and explain the project’s objectives, the community it intends to benefit, the problem it seeks to address, implementation steps, resources and partnerships required, and the expected impact.
Recommendations and Declaration of Relationships
The application form requires candidates to provide details of two next of kin, including their names, telephone numbers, relationship with the applicant and alternative contact information.
Applicants must also declare whether they have a familial or personal relationship with the TVET institution they are applying to, or with any employee, board member, or official of the county government.
Disclosure of such relationships will not automatically disqualify an applicant. The collect this information to manage potential conflicts of interest and promote transparency in the selection process.
The application also contains recommendation sections to be completed by relevant authorities.
These include the chief or assistant chief, a religious or community leader, and another person who is not related to the applicant.
The chief or assistant chief must comment on the applicant’s conduct in the community, vulnerability, and reasons they should receive the scholarship.
The religious or community leader must provide information about the applicant’s character and suitability for consideration.
The third referee must discuss the applicant’s interest and involvement in the food and agriculture sector, including crop production and agribusiness, livestock and dairy, food processing and value addition, or agricultural technology and mechanisation.
Applicants must also sign a declaration confirming that the information provided is accurate and authorising Equity Group Foundation to obtain additional education and financial information where necessary.
Successful applicants are expected to complete their selected courses, work hard, and maintain good academic performance throughout their TVET training.
How to Apply for the 1,200 Scholarships
Interested candidates can obtain the application forms free of charge from Equity Bank branches near the participating TVET institutions.
The forms can also be downloaded through https://equitygroupfoundation.com/downloads
Applicants can alternatively apply online through the Microsoft Forms link provided.
Candidates completing physical forms must return them to the nearest Equity Bank branch, where they will be registered.
The application must be completed accurately and in capital letters, with all mandatory sections filled in and the required supporting documents attached.
The deadline for submitting applications is November 18, 2026, at 4:30 PM.
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