Equity Bank has announced the availability of scholarships in the KCPE scholarship program for all Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination Candidates.
Who are the Beneficiaries?
Beneficiaries of the scholarship program are selected from Kenya’s 47 counties, based on their performance in the KCPE examination. The program is intended to help high performing learners from less fortunate backgrounds.
How the scholarship program is announced
Awareness of the program is conveyed through public forums like administrative chief’s forums, radio announcements and social media channels.
How to Apply
Application for the scholarships is done at all Equity Bank branches, Equity Agents and on the Equity Group Foundation’s website. Beneficiaries of the scholarship are selected by the Community Scholarship Selection Board (CSSB) which comprises key community leaders and is chaired by the County or sub-county Directors of Education.
Applicants are required to create a new account through the portal https://egfdmis.equitybank.co.ke/register_w2f and fill in the 2022 application form for them to be considered for the scholarship.
Important Points to note
1. Only 2021 KCPE candidates are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
2. The information provided in the form is intended to help the Equity Group Foundation Community Scholarship Selection Board (CSSB) to understand the applicant’s academic and financial position for the purpose of assessment for scholarship/award.
3. All fields marked with an asterisk (*) in the form are mandatory fields and must be filled as required.
4. The application form must be filled out accurately, honestly and completely. Equity Group Foundation will reject any applications without relevant documents.
5. Please review the following documents and if required have soft/scanned copies for ease of completing the online application form:
– KCPE Result Slips (official KNEC slip or signed & stamped paper from the school). For early bird applications, you will be allowed to complete the application form without KCPE marks and Result Slip until submission.
– Copy of Death Certificate (if father/mother deceased).
– Evidence of financial support (if they have received support in the past).
– Evidence of special needs (if they have indicated special needs).
– Copy of Pay Slip/Bank Statement (if parents/guardians are employed/business).
– Signed declaration by Applicant and Parent/Guardian
– Filled application and recommendation form by Head Teacher, Provincial Adm., Religious Leader and any other.
6. Completion and submission of this form is not a guarantee for sponsorship.
7. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
8. Any false statements, omissions or forged documents will lead to automatic disqualification.