The Ministry of Education has announced Elimu Secondary School Scholarships for students who sat the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education – KCPE exams.
In a notice, the Education Ministry specified the eligibility for applicants, noting that students with special needs and disabilities who attained below 280 marks are eligible.
Learners from Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups with 250 marks and above are also eligible.
Refugee learners, both girls and boys from camp-based schools who attained 240 and 250 marks respectively will also benefit from the Scholarship Program.
“Duly completed application forms including supporting documents should 5.00 pm on 28 December 2023.
However, for refugees’ learners, the forms can also be submitted to the office of the Camp Manager in Kakuma and Dadaab, Equity Bank Branch or Equity Bank. Agents in Kakuma and Daadab,” a notice from the ministry of education read in part.
Notably, the government was categorical that only students who sat the 2023 KCPE examinations from public primary schools and refugee learners from 49 Camp Based Primary Schools are eligible.
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Also, the refugee learners who attended Public Primary Schools outside the camps in Kakuma, Kalobeyei and Dadaab are encouraged to apply.
Requirements for Elimu Scholarships
In addition, the applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Be from Poor and vulnerable backgrounds including Orphans or be from urban informal settlements.
Furthermore, learners whose parents/guardians are living with disabilities that have compromised their ability to meet the financial obligations of their children.
Also, learners whose families are affected by HIV/AIDS and other chronic diseases with debilitating effects that could render parents and guardian destitute and unable to fend for their families are encouraged to apply.
Additionally, learners whose families are affected by extreme poverty, rendering them unable to educate their children are also eligible.
Learners who have suffered from neglect/abuse and have no support to continue with their education.
Nonetheless, learners with Special needs and disabilities are also encouraged to apply.
How to Apply for the Scholarship
Interested applicants are advised to collect scholarship application forms from the nearest Sub-County Education office.
Nonetheless, they can download Application forms from the Ministry of Education website.
Further, Refugee learners’ forms can be collected from Equity Bank Branches in Kakuma and Dadaab and the Sub-County Education offices or Equity Bark Agent in Kakuma and Dadaab or the office of Manager, Department of Refugee Services in Kakuma and Dadaab.
Duly completed application forms including supporting documents should be submitted either online, or to the nearest Sub-County Education office, by 3.00 pm on December 18, 2023.
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However, for refugees’ learners, the forms can also be submitted to the office of the Camp Manager in Kakuma and Dadaab, Equity Bank Branch or Equity Bank Agents in Kakuma and Dadaab
Shortlisted candidates, accompanied by parents/guardians, will be invited for interviews which will be conducted by the Community Selection Advisory Committees (CSACs).
“Please note that only the candidates who meet the stipulated criteria will be considered for the scholarship,” the statement read in part.
Notably, the scholarship caters for school fees, transport to and from school, school kit and a stipend (pocket money) for the beneficiaries for the four year education period.
