Best Secondary Scholarships for Top KCPE 2023 Candidates

In the spirit of “ubuntu” translated to mean “I am because you are,” various organizations have availed a pool of Scholarship opportunities for economically impoverished but academically gifted KCPE top candidates this year.

All these secondary School Scholarships offer tuition fees and uniforms but some have extended their scope to cater to other needs including shopping, books, uniform, accommodation, and fare to and from school during the four-year secondary education course.

Selection Criteria 

Needy, disabled but bright KCPE 2020 candidates qualify for the available Scholarship opportunities this year.

Best secondary School Scholarships for KCPE 2023 top but needy candidates in 2023

Some of the available high school admission scholarships in 2021 encompass:

1. Equity Bank Wings to Fly Scholarship

Established on the backdrop of rising numbers of top-performing KCPE candidates from marginalized and impoverished areas, Equity bank’s Wings to fly scholarships have so far seen over 26,000 students through high school.

The Equity Group and MasterCard Foundation program offers comprehensive support for the scholars through the provision of tuition fees, accommodation, books, uniforms, shopping, pocket money, and fare to and from school.

Duration: successful applicants will get the aforementioned comprehensive support for a maximum period of 4 years.

The Wings to Fly Scholarship -list of beneficiaries, successful applicants 2021

This year, 10,000 scholars will receive MCF.

Besides financial aid, listed Wings to Fly scholars will be nourished with values, transformative leadership skills, and cultural skills laying the ground for the holistic development of learners via mentorship.

How to apply for Wings to fly 2023

Manual applications for the 10,000 slots can be made through any equity bank branch offices, equity agents, or through the official Wings to Fly Portal Online.

2. Elimu Scholarship Programme

Established and funded by the Government of Kenya in partnership with Equity Bank and the World Bank, Elimu Scholarship Programme targets orphans, disabled, and/or vulnerable children.

Selection Criteria

The applicant must have scored 280 marks and above in KCPE 2023, be orphaned, needy or disabled, and must hail from vulnerable communities in the targetted sub-counties.

Candidates who have been neglected, abused, or whose parents are disabled or suffering from chronic illnesses such as Cancer, Kidney failure, and HIV/AIDS can also apply.

The Scholarship caters for school fees transport to and from school, learning materials, and school kit- uniforms for the beneficiaries.

How to apply for Elimu Scholarships 2023/2024

To apply, collect the Elimu Fund scholarship application forms from the nearest Equity Bank branch or Equity Bank agent.

Online forms are also available at the Ministry of Education’s website and Equity Group Foundation websites

The filled forms together with relevant documents should be submitted to the nearest Equity Bank branch before the set deadline.

3. KCB High School Scholarships 2023/2024

KCB Scholarships are offered to students with an outstanding performances from poor backgrounds.

Each county has its cutoff marks. Learn more about the KCB Scholarship application on our website.

4. Mpesa Foundation Academy Scholarship 2023/2024

Mpesa foundation is sponsored by Safaricom Limited. Unlike other scholarships listed above, this is a school on its own. It is not only about covering tuition fees. Apply for the Mpesa Foundation scholarship.

5. Jomo Kenyatta Foundation Scholarships 2023/2024

To be eligible for the Jomo Kenyatta Foundation scholarship, a candidate must be bright and orphaned or come from a needy family. Persons with disability are also considered for the scholarship. Learn How to apply for JKF Scholarships

6. Family Bank Foundation Scholarship 2023/2024

To apply for Family Bank Foundation scholarship, you must have performed well in your KCPE 2021 exams. Students can start applying for scholarships once they receive an admission letter to a county or national school. Forms will be available at all Family bank branches. Visit the one near your county to get one.

7. Cooperative Bank Scholarship 2023/2024

To apply for a Cooperative Bank scholarship, you can visit your nearest Co-operative bank branch as soon your receive your placement letter and you will be guided on how to apply.

Other Secondary School scholarship Opportunities in 2023 include

Other secondary school scholarships for KCPE 2023 candidates you might consider applying for include:

KTDA Secondary School Bursary Fund
Hilde Back Education Funds
Kenya Education Fund
Beacon Scholarships 2021

NOTE: Application for any of the above-listed high school 2021 scholarship opportunities is free. Do not pay.