KCB Foundation Scholars Programme

KCB Foundation Scholars Programme

The KCB Foundation Scholars Programme provides full secondary school sponsorship for 50 gifted students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, covering school fees, books, uniforms, and expert athletics coaching at top centers of excellence across Kenya. The four-year programme aligns with the CBC curriculum, ensuring high-quality education while nurturing athletic potential.

What it offers

• Full scholarships for secondary education (4 years) covering:
  • School fees
  • Books and uniforms
  • Expert athletics coaching at centers of excellence
• Mentorship and life skills training
• Quarterly one-on-one mentorship sessions with KCB branch staff
• Annual holiday mentorship programme
• Equitable distribution across counties and gender balance (50% girls)

Who can apply

• Bright students from needy homes
• Must achieve the prescribed county cut-off marks in the KCPE examination
• Must receive a calling letter to a national or county/ex-county secondary school
• 10% of opportunities reserved for persons with disabilities

How to apply

• Collect application forms from any KCB branch countrywide, available starting 1st December
• Submit applications through a county interview and selection process conducted by KCB staff teams
• Home visits conducted to verify needy status of shortlisted candidates

Good to know

• No application fee mentioned; forms are provided free at KCB branches.
• Selection prioritizes high academic potential + financial need.
• No prior athletic experience required—coaching is provided.
• Deadline not explicitly stated in the source (forms available from 1st December).