EGF seeks to break the cycle of poverty and develop the next generation of leaders through increased access to secondary and tertiary education.

Our programs

Wings to Fly

The Wings to Fly Scholarship program provides comprehensive secondary school scholarships to academically promising, yet financially disadvantaged youth. Since 2010, 60,009 scholarships have been offered to scholars selected from across the country through community scholarship selection boards. The scholarship covers school fees, transport, books, pocket money, mentoring, psychosocial support and leadership development.

60009

Scholarships given

23825

University Scholars

97%

Secondary School Completion

Attained University Entry Grades

23825

University Scholars

891

Attended Global Universities

3471

TVET Opportunities

8878

Joined ELP

Equity Leaders Program

Through the Equity Leaders Program (ELP), Wings to Fly graduates get access to professional and leadership development while the top performers are prepared to attend leading global universities. The ELP currently has 23,825 university scholars, with 891 attending, or are alumni of global universities.

Impact Stories

Monicah Wanjiru Mwai

Banker

Monica Wanjiru is an #EquityLeader since 2015. She tells her story of how the program has played a role in her professional and personal growth. Through her journey as an ELP scholar, she’s been able to actively participate in community service and mentoring young scholars. With consistency and determination, she aspires to become a Director of Strategy in a Multinational Corporation before venturing fully to Consultancy.

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Caren Mjomba

Makeup Artist

Equity supported me to pursue beauty and nail technology in college. It has been year with Equity, they have seen me grow from a little kid

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Miriam Wacuka

Scholar, Mentor

Miriam Wacuka Njau is an #EquityLeader since 2016. She narrates how the program has empowered her journey through higher education and leadership, and how she’s been able to apply the same skills through service and mentorship to others. Watch Video

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