Government announces scholarships for 2023 KCPE candidates; How to apply

 

The Ministry of Education has announced that learners who sat the 2023 KCPE  examination and scored above 280 marks can apply for scholarships under the Elimu Bora Program. 

The Ministry through The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JMF) and Equity Group Foundation said it is awarding Secondary School Elimu Scholarships in all 47 Counties to needy and vulnerable learners who attained 280 marks and above in the 2023 KCPE Examination.

"For affirmative action, candidates with special needs and disabilities who attained below 280 marks will be eligible. Learners from vulnerable and marginalised Groups with 250 marks and above are also eligible," the Ministry said. 

Refugee learners, both girls and boys from camp-based schools who attained 240 and 250 marks respectively will also benefit from the Scholarship Program.

Only candidates who sat the 2023 KCPE examinations from public primary schools and refugee learners from 49 Camp Based Primary Schools and those refugee learners who attended Public Primary Schools outside the camps in Kakuma, Kalobeyei and Daadab are eligible.

Additionally, the Ministry said the applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria for consideration. 

The learners ought to be from poor and vulnerable backgrounds including orphans, learners from urban informal settlements, and learners whose parents/guardians are living with disabilities that have compromised their ability to meet the financial obligations of their children. 

Learners 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 are also eligible for the scholarships. 

Learners whose families are affected by extreme poverty, rendering them unable to educate their children and those who have suffered from neglect/abuse and have no support to continue with their education can apply. 

 Learners with Special needs and disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. 

"Interested applicants are advised to collect scholarship application forms from the nearest Sub-County Education office," the Ministry said. 

The Ministry said refugee learners' forms can be collected from Equity Bank Branches in Kakuma and Dadaab and the Sub-County Education offices or Equity Bank Agent in Kakuma and Dadaab or the office of the Camp Manager, Department of Refugee Services in Kakuma and Dadaab.

"Application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry of Education website; www.education.go.ke," the Ministry said. 

While applications for non-refugee learners can also be done online at https://scholarship.jkf.co.ke

"Applications for refugee learners can also be done at http://scholarship.jkf. co. ke https://egfdmis.equitybank.co.ke/register_elimu," the Ministry said.

Duly completed application forms including supporting documents should be submitted either online, or to the nearest Sub-County Education office, by 5.00 pm on December 28, 2023.

However, for refugee 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.

Shortlisted candidates, accompanied by parents/guardians, will be invited for interviews which will be conducted by the Community Selection Advisory Committees (CSACs).

Only the candidates who meet the stipulated criteria will be considered for the scholarship.

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. 

For any questions or grievances regarding the application process of the Elimu Scholarship Programme, parents are advised to reach out to +254 763 063 000, 0723286993

by DANFLOW LINDWE