Equity Bank’s Chief Executive James Mwangi: Please apply for scholarships if you are needy. (Photo- Business Daily)
Equity Group has called for applications for the 2018 Wings to Flyscholarship program. The applications are open until Friday 8th December, 2017. The scholarships are provided by Mastercard Foundation, Equity Bank Group and other partners.
Just a few days after the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education results were released, Equity group has also opened up applications for scholarships for the needy and bright children.
“Deserving Pupils, who would otherwise not afford secondary school education, and who scored at least 350 marks in the 2017 Kenya Certification of Primary Education (KCPE) are requested to visit the nearest Equity Bank branch or an Equity Agent and request for the scholarship application form. Once they have received the forms, they need to complete them accurately and return them to a nearby Equity Bank branch by Friday 8th December.” Dr. Mwangi said.
The scholarship caters for tuition and boarding fees, books, uniform, and transport to and from school as well as pocket money for the four years of secondary school. Last year, the Foundation received more than 25,000 applications from needy students who sat for their 2016 KCPE examinations and were unable to finance their secondary school education.
The applications will be reviewed, and the shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews by the Equity Group Foundation Community Scholarship Selection Boards (CSSBs).