How to Apply for the Equity Wings to Fly Scholarship in Kenya

Q: Can I apply for Wings to Fly directly as a student or parent?

The Wings to Fly application process is channeled through primary schools and Equity Bank branches — it is not a self-application process in the traditional sense. Your primary school headteacher submits your application working with Equity Bank coordinators. Contact your headteacher and nearest Equity Bank branch for guidance specific to your region.

Q: What KCPE score is needed for Wings to Fly?

Equity does not publish a specific KCPE score cutoff — selection is relative to performance within each district or region and balanced with financial need assessment. Generally, top performers in their district with strong financial need profiles are shortlisted. Academic excellence alone without financial need, or financial need alone without strong performance, is unlikely to result in selection.

Q: Does Wings to Fly cover KCSE private candidates?

Wings to Fly is a scholarship for joining Form 1 — it is not available for students already in secondary school or for KCSE private candidates. The program supports full 4-year secondary school journeys for new Form 1 entrants.

Q: What is the Equity Leaders Program GPA requirement?

The Equity Leaders Program requires Wings to Fly graduates to have performed well in KCSE (typically B+ and above) and to maintain good academic standing at university. Specific GPA requirements for ELP continuation are communicated to scholars by the Equity Group Foundation directly.

Q: Are there similar scholarship programs to Wings to Fly in Kenya?

Yes — the Kenya Education Fund, Zawadi Africa Education Fund, Bright Generation Organization, and various other NGOs run secondary school scholarship programs in Kenya with similar focus on academic merit plus financial need. Contact your county education office or primary school for information on programs active in your specific area.

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The Equity Wings to Fly scholarship is one of Kenya’s most significant private scholarship programs — covering secondary school education and feeding graduates into the Equity Leaders Program for university support. Here is how it works.

What Is the Wings to Fly Scholarship?

The Equity Wings to Fly scholarship is a program by the Equity Group Foundation that supports exceptional students from low-income backgrounds through secondary school education in Kenya. It covers school fees, accommodation, meals, learning materials, and mentorship for selected students at national and county secondary schools. The scholarship does not cover university fees directly, but Wings to Fly graduates are eligible for the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) — a university-level scholarship and mentorship program that covers university fees, living expenses, and career development support.

Who Is Eligible?

Wings to Fly targets students joining secondary school (Form 1). Eligibility criteria: Academic excellence — strong KCPE performance (typically top performers in their district or county). Financial need — from a low-income family with documented inability to fund secondary school. Demonstrated leadership potential — evidence of community involvement, responsibility, and character. Kenyan citizenship. The combination of academic merit and financial need is central — the scholarship specifically targets brilliant students who would not access quality secondary education without support.

How to Apply

Applications for Wings to Fly are submitted through primary schools. The process: Step 1 — KCPE results are released and top performers at district level are identified by Equity Bank branches and partner schools. Step 2 — Applications are submitted through primary school headteachers working with Equity Bank’s Wings to Fly coordinators in each region. Step 3 — Shortlisted students go through an interview and home visit assessment to verify financial need. Step 4 — Selected scholars are placed at national or county secondary schools. Parents and students cannot directly self-apply without going through the primary school channel — contact your primary school headteacher or nearest Equity Bank branch for guidance on the application process in your specific area.

💡 Tip: Wings to Fly selections are heavily influenced by primary school headteachers and Equity Bank branch relationships in each region. Ensure your primary school headteacher is aware of your interest and submits your application — not all schools automatically put forward eligible candidates without the student or parent following up.

What the Scholarship Covers

Wings to Fly covers: full secondary school tuition and development levies, accommodation and meals at boarding schools, learning materials and uniform, medical coverage, holiday programs and mentorship sessions, and community service activities. It is a comprehensive scholarship that removes virtually all the financial barriers to secondary school attendance for selected students.

The Equity Leaders Program at University

Wings to Fly graduates who proceed to university (and meet ELP criteria) are eligible for the Equity Leaders Program. ELP covers: university tuition fees, a monthly stipend for living expenses, mentorship from established Equity Bank professionals, internship and career placement support, and leadership development programs. ELP is available at multiple Kenyan universities and is one of the most comprehensive university support programs for low-income students in Kenya. Contact the Equity Group Foundation or your university’s financial aid office to confirm ELP availability at your institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for Wings to Fly directly as a student or parent?▼

What KCPE score is needed for Wings to Fly?▼

Does Wings to Fly cover KCSE private candidates?▼

What is the Equity Leaders Program GPA requirement?▼

Are there similar scholarship programs to Wings to Fly in Kenya?▼

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Written by Theophilus Mburu

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