The Kenya Youth Education Scholarship Fund was established locally in the in the year 2005 as a society to address issues affecting education of the youth in Kenya.
Mission
To help needy and deserving youth with limited financial resources who display academic excellence and the desire to acquire practical skills and knowledge to enhance self reliance by pursuing their higher education.
Bridging the gap
We strongly believe that majority of youths come from very poor backgrounds and are unable to afford college fees and other related costs as they are above the reach of many Kenyans who live below the poverty line. This has significantly contributed in widening the gap between the rich and poor making hereditary poverty a common occurrence in the country.
We appreciate there is a key obstacle making access to higher education more difficult for poor Kenyan youth. Higher institutions tuition fees and other related costs are far much beyond the reach of many poor Kenyans; the financial resources needed to support their training constitute to the most serious challenge for many Kenyan families. Indeed many committed families lack the resources to finance their children’s college education.
This state has adverse affects to the growth and development of our youth both physically, emotionally and psychologically. It is evident that over the recent past, this has significantly contributed enormously to increased crime rate, social unrests, drug and substance abuse, unemployment, poverty, increased levels of HIV / AIDS just to mention a few.
Sources of Funds
Funds are sourced from concerned individuals, groups, corporations, foundations and other persons who share the view that many of the countries local and national challenges can be addressed through investing in young people who have demonstrated a commitment to excel and build their own future through education. The foundation shall endeavor to create a revolving fund in order to guarantee its viability and sustainability.
Fiscal Accountability
The Kenya Youth Education Scholarship Fund will utilize web based technology and various other viable means to solicit funding. The fund will be regularly audited for accountability and to provide verifiable information to contributors to assure them that the funds have been properly utilized for the intended purposes and beneficiaries.
Criteria and Selection Process
1. Applicants must have attained a minimum of C- mean grade in K.C.S.E for Diploma and D+ in K.C.S.E for certificate intake.
2. Applicants must show prove that they are capable of financing their upkeep expenses. Sponsorship caters for Tuition and
Books ONLY.
3. To qualify for consideration, applicants must fill in sponsorship application forms and submit letters of recommendation
from a recognised spiritual leader, administrative officer – Chief or Councillor.
4. Sponsorship cannot be redeemed for cash or to any other learning centre.
5. Successful applicants must meet the admission requirements as set out by the institution. The decision of the
sponsorship board is final.
6. Sponsorship does not cover for Internal & External exam fees.
Application form duly filled should reach us on or before 30th March 2009.
Awards are granted based on objective criteria that include academic merit, need and equitable geographic distribution in the selection process. Financial need of the applicant is verified through various sources such as the Clergy, Provincial administration, local elders, and other administrative machineries. Selection and short listing of applicants is done under the management of a Fund Selection Committee. The scholarship is merit and need based and will be applied toward the full cost of attendance.
Conditions for Funding
Award is based on:-
- Character assessment. The beneficiary should not have engaged him/herself in any criminal activity.
- Once awarded, the beneficiary must not indulge him/herself in any illegal activities such as, stealing, drug and substance abuse or other related activities detrimental to the organization’s and beneficiaries image during the scholarship period. Should it occur, then scholarship will be discontinued.
- Performance during the course period. The student must adhere to and observe all conditions stipulated in the Institution’s academic policy and code of conduct.
- The beneficiary must conform to all the requirements, rules and regulations of the scholarship award failure to which scholarship will be discontinued.
- The beneficiary must be between 18 and 35 years of age.
- Scholarship cannot be redeemed for cash.
Consideration
To qualify for consideration, interested applicants must fill in sponsorship application forms available at Kshs. 150 and submit letters of recommendation from a recognized spiritual leader, administrative authority i.e. Chief or Councilor. Short listed applicants are contacted via short text messages. The decision of the sponsorship board is final.
Payments
A minimal application processing fee of Kshs. 1,500 is charged on the successful applications.
Michelle Awuor says
Hello. How do I get the application forms please.
Hesketh Kimbage says
I did my KCSCE in 2012 and attained a mean grade of C(plain ) and i later joined rongo university in 2014 but dropped out of college before even sitting for my first semester exams. Please help and guide me how i can apply for sponsorship. I really need assistance.here is my email heskethkim82@gmail.com
becky says
am a girl aged 19 did my form four in 2013 and attained a mean grade of B-, I qualified for BSc course in Kenyatta university, but cannot continue with my second semester due to financial problems..kindly save my education… reach me on 0724092750
changalwa belindah says
Hello? I am a second year student at University of eldoret, pursuing Bachelors degree in Mechanical and production engineering. I am from a single parented family. I have had many financial constrains during this period of my education. It has been really hard for me to be in the institution as required. I need support to enable me successfully pursue this program. It is my passion to do this course and i really need this support to accomplish my dream. Kindly assist me in this mission of making my dream come true.
Am looking forward for your positive response and support. Thank you in advance.
eunice achieng says
I did my KCSE in the year 2013 and got a mean grade of c plain,since then,Ihave not been able to join the college since Iundergo financial difficulties.Please help me make my dream of becoming a teacher come true and Iwill highly appreciate
VICTOR CHUMBA YEGO says
I sat for my KCSE in 2014 and i obtained a mean grade of B. my father divorced my mother and now we are
living and leading a poor life with my mother in rural area near eldoret. my mother has real tried to continue with us but she is now unable to feed us and educate us all 5 children. we have been depending on our grand pa for food but he is also too old and is now unable also. i googled and came a cross you and i have now said, my GOD is with me still. I want to continue with my eduction up to university level, how can you help me to go on with my dreams of my life and save my mother and my 4 sisters in future ? kindly beg you to assist me. waiting to hear from you soon. AMEN
GERALD MUSOMELE WANJALA says
I sat for my kcse in 2012 and i need more education up to university level, my father has no more fees for me
he is poor, i have no help, i ask you kindly, can you help me pursue my goal up to university level ? kindly help me out.
GERALD MUSOMELE WANJALA says
I sat for my KCSE in 2012 and i obtained C, since that year to date, i m no where, no fees for me to continue with my education.. can you kindly guide me or assist me to pursue my education i feel i want to continue with my education up to university LEVEL. how can you help me out ?
Teresiah Thuku says
Iam Teresiah Thuku , am looking for an opportunity to do teaching at Presbyterian Teachers college -Rubate. .but the problem is funds..I qill appreciate if u fund my education in order to achieve my goak of being a teacher. .thankyou in advance as u consider me pliz..God bless
Faith jerotich says
I would appreciate sponsorship to take nursing in kabarak university.i got a B+ in 2014 exams.Thanks 0705099449
am adannor issak says
i am adannoor issak am am orphan i deed my kcse 2014 and attained a mean grade of c- i want to do nursing in kenya medical training collage but am unable due to my parent ability .kindily need your assistance thanks.my contact is 0723011617
Caroline nyambura says
Hey.my name is caroline pursuing a degree in bachelor of law in mount kenya university.i have started off with the course but was cut short due to financial problems.i humbly request any well wisher out there willing to sponsor me through my course to help me sail through so that i get to finish and also be in a position to help other children in my position in our community achieve there dreams
Abwalaba Moses says
Kindly am yearning for your Help.I have an admission form from Mt Kenya University.
mzanga says
My name is Musanka s christopher. Am a kenyan aged 19 years old. I did my KCSE exams in the year 2011 at Moi secondary school Naikarra in Narok and obtained grade B. Am orphaned, under the care of my mother who is 61 years. My dad passed when I was only a year old. In the past levels I entirely depended on the hands of donors and welwishers. Currently, with me is the admission letter to join JKUAT for a Bsc. Financial engineering this may. I may have the potential but have no ability. Please help. Am looking foward to hear from you. Thanks in advance
Solomon says
am a high school graduate dreaming of becoming an electric engineer how can i get the application forms.Thank you
Nuli Florafaith says
where can I find the forms please. completed my
secondary education in 2013.I attained a
mean grade of A-.I would like to pursue my
dream course,computer science.I am not
able to make it come true because my father
who used to pay for my education passed on
this year.please help me achieve my dream.where can I apply please help.
Musa Otieno says
How do I obtain the forms.
Nuli Florafaith says
I completed my secondary education in 2013.I attained a mean grade of A-.I would like to pursue my dream course,computer science.I am not able to make it come true because my father who used to pay for my education passed on this year.please help me achieve my dream.
abdikadir mohamed diyad says
i am orphan as well as i am from poor family.i sat my kcse last year 2014 and i got a mean grade of c-.so i kindly seek financial aid from KYESF or any organization in order to pursue for further education.i am from garissa county.my contact is 0772583097.i look forward hearing from u.thanks alot.
yegon ben says
how wil i get application form?
nicholas wambilianga says
i am in the university of eldoret in the second year but am lacking school fees please help
kelvin ngala says
hae,am kelvin ngala having completed my secondary studies in the year 2010 willing to persue with my academic,but since my parents are not able,i kindly seek for your help please,
Naftal Onderi says
am a 3rd yr student pursuing a degree leading to B.Ed arts.currently am not in session,can i qualify for your sponsorship?please help am stuck
lyn says
your help will be appreciated
George Odhiambo says
I have gone through the sponsorship’s terms and conditions to qualify on for the latter and would like to pursue diploma in ECDE. I therefore humbly request assistance from you and where to get your forms
martin mutuma says
Am martin aged 21.i completed my Education in the year 2014 and managed a mean grade of B-. Am now unable to continue with my higher Education due to financial constrain. Please help me
Kennedy Rawell maloba says
Hi, I applied for sponsorship in diploma ecd last your I got confirmation sms of being selected for scholarship from there you never contacted me or given way forward I had deposted required for in equity bank please give me way forward.0701503801
Jacksonkirui says
Am kirui.did cert in community health and hv register4 diploma problem is money how wil you sponsor me please.my no.+254725862341.update me.tnks
Michael says
Hello, I did my in 2013 and got a B-, I am persuing diploma in it IT ,,,I can’t continue with my education due to lack of funds please help.
ALICE KARIMI says
Am 27 and want to go back to school, I didn’t do my complete fourth form education because of lack of school fees. Please help For me to persue my career in nursing I would like to be sponsered please
Susan Wangechi says
I sat for my KCSE in 2001 and i had nobody to take me to collage since my parents were aged. I got a casual job and i managed to pursue a certificate in business management from Kenya Institute of management but i was unable to raise money for diploma due to accelerated school fees and the money had to be paid just twice. Plz let me know whether i can benefit from this scholarship.
Berryl Atieno Odoyo says
Am a first year student at Great Lakes University of Kisumu pursuing BSc in Agribusiness Management
Where do get the forms to apply so I can proceed with my studies which have been hampered by lack of funds.
Thanks
angelah mwende says
hi my name is angelah mwende and i applied for the diploma in ecde november 2014 and i have not received any sms please i look foward for your reply next year 2015 april.thanks.
Judy wanjiru says
I would like to be sponsered how can I apply for it and a will be greatful.
sylvia idieva says
Hello,
i am sylvia aged 21 years of age,i did my exams in 2010 and attained a mean grade of B minus.I would like to pursue my degree in communication from daystar university,but i dont have the fees to pay for it.kindly assist me,i have only been able to take myself through a certificate course in management.my email is idievasylvia@gmail.com
James says
I did my K.C.S.E last year (2013) and got a B-. Am unable to raise my college fees because of financial constraints am facing. please help. 0733906882
hamoud abdulkadir says
I need assistance on the application,currently a final year student not able to pay up my tuition fees for the final year.kindly help. 0702991949
Mourice Barasa says
Am in need
Jacksonkirui says
Am jackson from narok county.i have do away with cert.course in community health iam yearning to go up to be professor so that i wil assist the needy country wide but i haven’t started diploma coz my parents are peasant farmer unable .high school i got D+ coz of local school.please assist my no is:0725862341.how can get form coz am at kericho now.tnks and the lord to stil do you good
david mwangi says
I applied for a scholarship for an ecd diploma and sent my application.please let me know whether i have succeeded.
Joseph Mwiti says
Please let me know of next years intake and where i can get the application form.Thank you.
fathiya says
how can i apply and do you take students who have already start colleges
charles says
i am charles doing a diploma in ict.
kirui cornelius says
am continuing student at Egerton university but currently unable to pay fees.please help.contact:0713930258
Johana langat,id 27399711 says
I applied for scholarship(ecde diploma) and my application was approved where i receive confirmation sms.i also send registration fees of ksh.5700 thro’ equity bank.upto date i have not receive any notice from kenya youth education scholarship org.i therefore,request to know the way forward.thankz.0716099013.
chris says
My name is Musanka s christopher. Am a kenyan aged 19 years old. I did my KCSE exams in the year 2011 at Moi secondary school Naikarra in Narok and obtained grade B. Am orphaned, under the care of my mother who is 61 years. My dad passed when I was only a year old. In the past levels I entirely depended on the hands of donors and welwishers. Currently, with me is the admission letter to join JKUAT for a Bsc. Financial engineering this month. I may have the potential but have no ability. Please help. Am looking foward to hear from you. Thanks in advance my contacts is 0719275946.
Fred mogambi ongeta says
Thanks for the good work.when is the next intake this year?
Mutua Annastaciah says
Hallo.Kindly update of any scholarship.Got a B- but do not have a means of reporting to the University that I have been offered a chance.Need school fee support please help.Thanks
VINCENT WERU says
please notify me of scholarship of a student with grade D+ kCSE
mumo joseph says
when is the intake this year