22 Kenyan students have been awarded scholarships worth $7.5 million (Ksh997 million) by North American universities.
The students are among the top performers in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) class of 2023.
According to the principal benefactor and chairman of Kenya Scholar Access Program (KenSAP) board of directors, Charles Field-Marsham he believes the scholarship is not only an investment to their future but also the future of the country.
“By providing these exceptional students with the resources they need, we are not only investing in their future but also the growth of the country,” Charles Field-Marsham said.
The scholarship will cover the student’s tuition, meals, accommodation, travel and other expenses.
About KenSAP
This initiative was facilitated by the Kenya Scholar Access Program (KenSAP).
Additionally, the 22 students will receive mentorship and financial support for them to focus on their academic pursuits without constraints.
KenSAP is a university access programme in Africa that provides access to world-class higher education for excelling Kenyan high school from humble backgrounds.
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The students will be admitted at Havard, Princeton, Yale, Amherst, Brown, Claremont McKenna, Colgate, Dartmouth, Davidson, Hamilton, Middlebury, Northwestern, Smith, Tufts, University of Toronto, Wellesley and Wiliams.
US Scholarships
On the other hand, the US government under President Joe Biden’s administration committed to offering scholarships to Kenyan students following the state visit by President William Ruto.
This move is part of a new initiative aimed at strengthening educational ties between the United States and Kenya.
President William Ruto’s state visit to the US, marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
During the state visit, several key initiatives were unveiled to enhance educational collaboration between US and Kenyan institutions.
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Partnerships
At the center of these initiatives is the Kennedy-Mboya Partnerships, a $3.3 million (Ksh 436,425,000) program that will provide scholarships to sixty Kenyan undergraduate students to study in the United States for a semester, with a specific focus on STEM fields.
USAID also announced a $6.5 million investment to support a partnership between an Ohio community college, Edison State Community College and the United States International University (USIU).
This move is aimed at strengthening up to 40 Kenyan technical vocational education and training institutions in ICT, pharmaceuticals, and textiles manufacturing.
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