2023 Elimu Form One Scholarship By the Ministry of Education; Ultimate Guide
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE ELIMU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – 2023
The Ministry of Education through the Equity Group Foundation and The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation is awarding Secondary School Elimu Scholarships in all 47 Counties (including informal settlements in fifteen (15) urban centers).
This scholarship programme is for needy and vulnerable learners who attained 280 marks and above in the 2022 KCPE examination.
However, for affirmative action, candidates who are orphans and those with special needs and disabilities who attained below 280 marks may be considered. Refugee girls and boys from camp-based schools who attained a minimum of 240 and 250 marks respectively may be considered.
Only candidates who sat the 2022 KCPE examinations from public schools and those from camp-based primary schools in Kakuma, Kalobeyei, and Dadaab are eligible.
The applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Candidates with special needs and disabilities (Physical, Hearing, and Visual Impairments, Autism, Albinism, Learning Disabilities, and Others); or
- Orphans and vulnerable children; or
- Candidates from informal settlements in 15 urban centers (See Annex 1); or
- Candidates from the 49 camp-based schools (See Annex 2; or
- Candidates:
- whose parents/guardians are living with disabilities that have compromised their ability to meet the financial obligations of their children.
- whose families are affected by HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses with debilitating effects that could render parents and guardians destitute and unable to fend for their families.
- whose families are affected by extreme poverty rendering them unable to educate their children
- who have suffered from neglect, and abuse and have no support to continue with their education.
How to apply for Elimu Scholarships
Interested applicants are advised to collect scholarship application forms from the nearest Equity Bank Branch or Equity Bank Agent or Sub County Directors of Education offices.
Application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry of Education, The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, and Equity Group Foundation websites;
www.education.go.ke, www.jkf.co.ke and https://egfdmis.equitybank.co.ke/register_elimu
Duly completed application forms including supporting documents should be submitted either online OR to the Duly completed application forms including supporting documents should be submitted either online OR to the nearest Equity Bank Branch or Equity Bank Agent, or Sub County Directors of Education offices by 5.00 pm on 23rd January 2023.
Shortlisted candidates, accompanied by parents/guardians, will be invited for interviews which will be conducted by the Community Selection Advisory Committees. Please note that ONLY the candidates who meet the stipulated requirements will be considered for the scholarship.
The scholarship caters to school fees, transport to and from school, school kit, and a stipend (pocket money) for the beneficiaries for the four-year education period.
Members of the public are urged to share this information widely so as to reach as many potential beneficiaries as possible.
For any questions or grievances regarding the application process of the Elimu Scholarship Programme, please contact Tel: +254 763 063 000, or 0723286993 or 0723 969793 Or Email elimu@equitygroupfoundation.com, scholarships@jkf.co.ke or
elimu@education.go.ke
| ANNEX 1: URBAN CENTRES WITH INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS | |||||
| S/NO | COUNTY | URBAN CENTRES | S/NO | COUNTY | URBAN CENTRES |
| 1 | EMBU | EMBU | 11 | NAIROBI | DAGORETTI |
| 2 | GARISSA | GARISSA | NAIROBI | EMBAKASI | |
| 3 | KAKAMEGA | KAKAMEGA | NAIROBI | KAMUKUNJI | |
| 4 | KERICHO | KERICHO | NAIROBI | KASARANI | |
| 5 | KIAMBU | THIKA | NAIROBI | KIBRA | |
| 6 | KILIFI | KILIFI | NAIROBI | MAKADARA | |
| 7 | KISUMU | KISUMU | NAIROBI | STAREHE | |
| 8 | KITUI | KITUI | NAIROBI | WESTLANDS | |
| 9 | MACHAKOS | MACHAKOS | |||
| 10 | MOMBASA | CHANGAMWE | 12 | NAKURU | NAIVASHA |
| MOMBASA | JOMVU | 13 | NAKURU | NAKURU | |
| MOMBASA | KISAUNI | 14 | NYERI | NYERI | |
| MOMBASA | LIKONI | 15 | UASIN GISHU | ELDORET | |
| MOMBASA | MVITA | ||||
| MOMBASA | NYALI |
URBAN CENTRES WITH INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS 2023
| ANNEX 1: URBAN CENTRES WITH INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS | |||||
| S/NO | COUNTY | URBAN CENTRES | S/NO | COUNTY | URBAN CENTRES |
| 1 | EMBU | EMBU | 11 | NAIROBI | DAGORETTI |
| 2 | GARISSA | GARISSA | NAIROBI | EMBAKASI | |
| 3 | KAKAMEGA | KAKAMEGA | NAIROBI | KAMUKUNJI | |
| 4 | KERICHO | KERICHO | NAIROBI | KASARANI | |
| 5 | KIAMBU | THIKA | NAIROBI | KIBRA | |
| 6 | KILIFI | KILIFI | NAIROBI | MAKADARA | |
| 7 | KISUMU | KISUMU | NAIROBI | STAREHE | |
| 8 | KITUI | KITUI | NAIROBI | WESTLANDS | |
| 9 | MACHAKOS | MACHAKOS | |||
| 10 | MOMBASA | CHANGAMWE | 12 | NAKURU | NAIVASHA |
| MOMBASA | JOMVU | 13 | NAKURU | NAKURU | |
| MOMBASA | KISAUNI | 14 | NYERI | NYERI | |
| MOMBASA | LIKONI | 15 | UASIN GISHU | ELDORET | |
| MOMBASA | MVITA | ||||
| MOMBASA | NYALI |
REFUGEE CAMP BASED PRIMARY SCHOOLS 2023
| ANNEX 2: REFUGEE CAMP BASED PRIMARY SCHOOLS | |||
| Kakuma Refugee Camp | |||
| S/NO | SLUM/CAMP | SCHOOL NAME | KNEC CODE |
| 1 | KK1 | BHAR-EL-NAAM | 21549304 |
| 2 | KK1 | JEBEL MARA REFUGEE CAMP | 21549303 |
| 3 | KK1 | KAKUMA REFUGEE CAMP | 21549302 |
| 4 | KK1 | NGUNDENG | 21549301 |
| 5 | KK1 | SHAMBE | 21549311 |
| 6 | KK1 | CUSH | 21549315 |
| 7 | KK1 | KADUGLI | 21549306 |
| 8 | KK1 | FASHODA | 21549305 |
| 9 | KK2 | ANGELINA JOLIE | 21549310 |
| 10 | KK2 | FUJI | 21549307 |
| 11 | KK2 | HORSEED | 21549308 |
| 12 | KK3 | PALOTAKA | 21549309 |
| 13 | KK3 | SHABELLE | 21549316 |
| 14 | KK3 | LOKITAUNG | 21549312 |
| 15 | KK3 | ALNUUR | 21549314 |
| 16 | KK2 | GAMBELLA | 21549313 |
| 17 | KK1 | MALAKAL | 21549322 |
| 18 | KK4 | ELIYES | 21549317 |
| 19 | KK4 | HOPE | 21549319 |
| 20 | KK4 | PEACE | 21549318 |
| 21 | KK4 | NEWLIGHT | 21549321 |
| 22 | VILLAGE1 | KALOBEYEI MORNING STAR | 21549324 |
| 23 | VILLAGE1 | KALOBEYEI SETTLEMENT | 21549320 |
| 24 | VILLAGE2 | KALOBEYEI FRIENDS | 21549323 |
| 25 | VILLAGE 2 | JOY PRIMARY | 21549326 |
| 26 | VILLAGE 3 | FUTURE PRIMARY | 21549325 |
| 27 | VILLAGE 3 | BRIGHT PRIMARY | 21549327 |
DADAAB REFUGEE CAMP: UNHCR CAMP BASED SCHOOLS-2023
| DADAAB REFUGEE CAMP: UNHCR CAMP BASED SCHOOLS-2023 | ||||
| S/NO. | CAMP | CENTRE | KNEC CENTRE CODE | SUB-COUNTY |
| 1 | IFO | ABDUL-AZIZ PRIVATE | 45815103 | Dadaab |
| 2 | IFO | HORNIMO PRIVATE | 45815106 | Dadaab |
| 3 | IFO | FRIENDS PRIVATE | 45815104 | Dadaab |
| 4 | IFO | MIDNIMO PRIVATE | 45815107 | Dadaab |
| 5 | IFO | HALANE PRIVATE | 45815105 | Dadaab |
| 6 | IFO | HORYAAL PRIVATE | 45815109 | Dadaab |
| 7 | IFO | HORSEED PRIVATE | 45815121 | Dadaab |
| 8 | IFO | HORMUUD PRIVATE | 45815108 | Dadaab |
| 9 | HAGADERA | UNDUGU PRIVATE | 45806214 | Fafi |
| 10 | HAGADERA | UPENDO PRIVATE | 45806212 | Fafi |
| 11 | HAGADERA | AMANI PRIVATE | 45806211 | Fafi |
| 12 | HAGADERA | IFTIN PRIVATE | 45806213 | Fafi |
| 13 | HAGADERA | UMOJA PRIVATE | 45806210 | Fafi |
| 14 | HAGADERA | CENTRAL HAGADERA PRIVATE | 45806215 | Fafi |
| 15 | HAGADERA | BIDII PRIVATE | 45806222 | Fafi |
| 16 | DAGAHALEY | CENTRAL DAGAHALEY PRIVATE | 45815111 | Dadaab |
| 17 | DAGAHALEY | JUBA PRIVATE | 45815113 | Dadaab |
| 18 | DAGAHALEY | EL-NINO PRIVATE | 45815114 | Dadaab |
| 19 | DAGAHALEY | BAHATI PRIMARY SCHOOL | 45815135 | Dadaab |
| 20 | DAGAHALEY | WADAJIR PRIVATE | 45981502 | Dadaab |
| 21 | DAGAHALEY | UNITY PRIVATE | 45815110 | Dadaab |
| 22 | DAGAHALEY | ILLEYS PRIVATE | 45815112 | Dadaab |
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