Our Process

STEP ONE

Application Process

Kenya Education Fund (KEF) provides scholarships to students in Kenya based on need and merit. The process starts in Grade 9, before students sit for their national exams. Each year, we distribute over 4,400 applications across all 47 counties. Our U.S.-based Application Review Committee carefully reviews and shortlists the applications. Shortlisted students are then invited to attend in-person interviews at various locations nationwide, ensuring accessibility for all. In our latest intake, 161 students were awarded scholarships, giving them the opportunity to continue their education and transform their futures.

STEP TWO

Scholarships

KEF scholars receive a comprehensive package to support their education, including:

  • Full school tuition

  • New uniform and school shoes

  • Textbooks and a scientific calculator

  • Exam fees

  • Sanitary pads

  • Access to KEF workshops

In addition, students write heartfelt letters each term to the donors who make their scholarships possible. Every donation directly supports the education of these scholars, empowering them to succeed.

STEP THREE

KEF Workshops

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STEP FOUR

KEF Alumni Association

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STEP FIVE

Bridge Scholarships to University

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“I do what I do because I love to see the children transforming their homes to look like what they've always desired growing up.”

Eveline Airo

Accounts Assistant