Important: only for young people in Kenya.
Kenya’s Ministry of Education and the Equity Group Foundation are offering 1,200 TVET scholarships under the Wings to Fly – Promotion of Young People Through TVET Scholarships Program. The scholarships support young Kenyans studying agriculture, food and related courses at Level 5 (Certificate) and Level 6 (Diploma) in 51 partner TVET institutions. The programme is reported to be financed by Germany through the development bank KfW.
Deadline: 18 November 2026, 4:30 p.m. Completed forms must be handed in at an Equity Bank branch.
Key Details
- Programme: Wings to Fly – Promotion of Young People Through TVET Scholarships
- Partners: Ministry of Education (State Department for TVET) and Equity Group Foundation; funding reported from Germany (KfW)
- Places: 1,200 scholarships
- Levels: Level 5 Certificate and Level 6 Diploma
- Fields: agriculture, food and related courses
- Institutions: 51 partner TVET colleges across Kenya
- Deadline: 18 November 2026, 4:30 p.m.
Benefits
- a scholarship for an agriculture or food-related TVET course
- practical, job-ready skills in a growing sector
- a pathway to employment or your own agribusiness
- academic and psychosocial support linked to the Wings to Fly programme
Eligibility
- a young Kenyan (reported age range: 18–35)
- an admission letter from one of the 51 listed TVET institutions for an eligible course (you must have this to apply)
- an eligible Level 5 or Level 6 course in agriculture, food or a related field
- financial need (the form asks about your academic and financial situation)
Example eligible courses include agricultural extension, agricultural machinery, agricultural engineering and sustainable agriculture. See the full list of institutions and courses in the application form.
How to Apply
- Download the official TVET scholarship application form, or collect a printed form at an Equity Bank branch near a participating TVET institution.
- Check that your course and college are on the list, and make sure you have your admission letter.
- Fill in the form completely and honestly; incomplete forms make you ineligible.
- Return and register the completed form at your nearest Equity Bank branch only, by 18 November 2026, 4:30 p.m.
Applicants who don’t hear back after the selection period should consider their application unsuccessful. Applying is free.
Tips
- Get your admission letter first; you can’t apply without it.
- Submit early: don’t wait for the last afternoon at the bank.
- Keep a copy or photo of your completed form.
- Be truthful about your financial situation; it’s used to award scholarships fairly.
