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Equity Group and Mastercard Foundation – Wings to Fly Scholarship Program for Kenyans in Secondary Education

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The Equity Group and Mastercard Foundation (MCF) launched the Wings to Fly scholarship program for Kenyans' secondary education., Post a Comment

Provider
Mastercard Foundation
Host country
Kenya
Deadline
Annual – check official site
Region
Africa

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Kenyan students entering secondary education with academic merit and financial need
Funding
Full secondary scholarship + mentorship
Study level
Secondary
Deadline
Annual – check official site

Key eligibility criteria

  • Kenyan students entering secondary education with academic merit and financial need

Recorded funding information

  • Full secondary scholarship + mentorship

About the Equity Group and Mastercard Foundation – Wings to Fly Scholarship Program for Kenyans in Secondary Education (2026)

The Equity Group and Mastercard Foundation (MCF) launched the Wings to Fly scholarship program for Kenyans who are financially challenged and need support for their secondary education. Top performing children across the country are eligible for support from the two organizations and other partners. Under the Wings to Fly program, Kenyan youth are able to access leadership training, among other financial provisions and benefits. - [Wings to Fly Scholarship Program Details](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/equity-group-and-mastercard-foundation-wings-to-fly-scholarship-program-for-kenyans-in-secondary-education/#h-wings-to-fly-scholarship-program-details) - [Eligibility for Scholarship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/equity-group-and-mastercard-foundation-wings-to-fly-scholarship-program-for-kenyans-in-secondary-education/#h-eligibility-for-scholarship) - [How to Apply through the Equity Group and Mastercard Foundation](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/equity-group-and-mastercard-foundation-wings-to-fly-scholarship-program-for-kenyans-in-secondary-education/#h-how-to-apply-through-the-equity-group-and-mastercard-foundation) ![](https://i0.wp.com/scholarshipsforafricans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/equity-group-foundation.jpg?resize=601%2C336&ssl=1)Photo credits: Equity Group Foundation ## Wings to Fly Scholarship Program Details The Equity Group, in collaboration with Mastercard Foundation, offers comprehensive support for the Kenyan scholars through provision of tuition fees, accommodation, books, uniform, shopping, pocket money, and transport to and from school during their four years of secondary education. As of writing, the Wings to Fly Scholarship Program for Kenyans has aided 26, 304 scholars. Meanwhile, the MCF has also committed to supporting 10,000 more scholars through two phases of funding. The last intake will be joining the program in 2021. ## Eligibility for Scholarship Applications for the Wings to Fly Scholarship Program are open to all financially-challenged Kenyas who are about to enter and are currently in secondary education. Furthermore, the program beneficiaries are selected from across Kenya, based on their performance in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination. ## How to Apply through the Equity Group and Mastercard Foundation All applications for the Equity Group and Mastercard Foundation-sponsored scholarship are made at all Equity Bank branches, Equity Agents, and on the [Equity Group Foundation’s website](https://equitygroupholdings.com/ke/newsroom/24-press-release/116-equity-group-foundation-commences-selection-process-for-the-2021-wings-to-fly-and-elimu-scholarships#:~:text=The%20Wings%20to%20Fly%20Scholarship%20program%2C%20a%20signature%20program%20in,promising%2C%20yet%20financially%20disadvantaged%20youth.). 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Funding information

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  • Full secondary scholarship + mentorship

Equity Group and Mastercard Foundation – Wings to Fly Scholarship Program for Kenyans in Secondary Education eligibility

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  • Kenyan students entering secondary education with academic merit and financial need

Equity Group and Mastercard Foundation – Wings to Fly Scholarship Program for Kenyans in Secondary Education document information

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    How to apply for the Equity Group and Mastercard Foundation – Wings to Fly Scholarship Program for Kenyans in Secondary Education 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://equitygroupfoundation.com/wings-to-fly/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Kenyan students entering secondary education with academic merit and financial need. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Equity Group and Mastercard Foundation – Wings to Fly Scholarship Program for Kenyans in Secondary Education deadline & application timeline

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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      Provider deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Equity Group and Mastercard Foundation – Wings to Fly Scholarship Program for Kenyans in Secondary Education?+

    Kenyan students entering secondary education with academic merit and financial need

    What funding does the Equity Group and Mastercard Foundation – Wings to Fly Scholarship Program for Kenyans in Secondary Education offer?+

    Listed funding: Full secondary scholarship + mentorship. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://equitygroupfoundation.com/wings-to-fly/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Kenyan students entering secondary education with academic merit and financial need. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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