The Enwealth Foundation has awarded scholarships to 412 secondary school students from 77 schools across 46 counties in Kenya. The scholarships, valued at Sh15.1 million, will support the students' education over the next three years. The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on the beneficiaries' families and help the students remain in school through secondary education.
The scholarship certificates were presented to the new beneficiaries during a ceremony at the Enwealth Business Centre. Former Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) chairperson Lyn Mengich attended the event, emphasizing the importance of sustained investment in education. Mengich highlighted that education is a powerful tool for transforming lives and building a more equitable society.
The Enwealth Foundation scholarship programme has now supported a total of 1,436 students. Previous cohorts had 1,023 students, with over Sh92 million awarded before the latest commitment. The foundation's executive director, John K. Monyoncho, stated that the scholarship programme is intended to help students from financially constrained backgrounds remain in school and complete their secondary education.
Enwealth Financial Services chief executive Simon Wafubwa expressed his support for the students, saying that continued support for students can create opportunities for beneficiaries and their families. Wafubwa reinforced the importance of consistent investment in education, citing the positive impact it has on the students and their communities.
The scholarship programme provides financial support throughout the beneficiaries' secondary school education, covering tuition and other school-related expenses. This initiative is part of the foundation's education initiatives targeting students facing financial barriers to schooling. Monyoncho emphasized that the foundation believes education is a powerful pathway to opportunity and long-term transformation.
The Enwealth Foundation's commitment to education has been ongoing, with multiple cohorts of students receiving support over the years. The foundation's efforts aim to make a positive impact on the lives of young people, particularly those from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. By providing financial support, the foundation hopes to empower the students to achieve their full potential.
The latest scholarship awards bring hope to the beneficiaries and their families, who can now look forward to a brighter future. The Enwealth Foundation's investment in education is expected to have a lasting impact on the students and their communities, contributing to a more educated and equitable society.
Key points
- The Enwealth Foundation has committed Sh15.1 million to support 412 secondary school students across 46 counties in Kenya.
- The scholarship programme has now supported a total of 1,436 students, with over Sh92 million awarded to date.
- The initiative aims to help students from financially constrained backgrounds remain in school and complete their secondary education.
