Government announces scholarship for KCPE students who scored 280 and above; How to Apply

Ministry of Education through the Jomo Kenyatta Foundation announces scholarship opportunities for students who scored above 280 marks in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination.

In a notice published in MyGov on Tuesday, students from all 47 counties who sat for their exams in 2023 will benefit from the scholarship programme.

“For affirmative action, candidates with special needs and disabilities who attained below 280 marks will be eligible. Learners from vulnerable and marginalized groups with 250 marks and above are also eligible. Refugee learners both girls and boys from camp-based schools who attained 240 and 250 respectively will also benefit from the scholarship program,” the Ministry of Education explained.

Only applicants from public primary schools and refugee camps who took the 2023 KCPE exam will be taken into consideration.

The Ministry further clarified that students from urban informal settlements, orphans, and students whose parents are disabled and unable to support their family financially would all be eligible.

In addition, students whose families are affected by HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses would be considered for government scholarships.

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Other categories listed are those from poverty-stricken families, those neglected, and learners with special needs and disabilities.

“Interested applicants are advised to collect scholarship application forms from the nearest sub-county education office. Refugee learners form 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,” the notice stated.

“Application forms can be downloaded from the Ministry of Education website: www.education.go.ke,” it added.

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

Application for refugee learners can also be one at http://scholarship.jkf.co.ke

The Ministry stated that the deadline for application will be December 28, 2023.

“Shortlisted candidates, accompanied by parents/guardians will be invited for interviews which will be conducted by the community advisory committees,” it reiterated.

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