Education Kenya Project #67552

Scholarship for 50 students in Kenya

by Action for Child Development Trust

Project Report | Aug 18, 2026
Progress Report

By Robert Wawire | Director

Background

Action for Child Development Trust (ACDT) supports bright but financially disadvantaged students across Western Kenya, providing scholarships that cover secondary, tertiary and university education. Our goal is to close the financial gap that too often stands between talented students and the education they have earned the right to pursue.

Programme Achievements

2024: In partnership with the Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) and Silicon Valley donors, ACDT supported 10 needy secondary school students, providing direct financial relief to their families and ensuring uninterrupted schooling.
2025: Working again with KCDF, ACDT secured 14 tertiary and university scholarships. This represents 8 students already confirmed and referred, with an additional 6 students referred to KCDF for donor-funded tuition support currently pending confirmation.
Solicited secondary scholarships (2025): 3 students have already received and processed their school fee cheques; 4 more have been approved and are awaiting disbursement; and 3 beneficiaries successfully completed their Form 4 studies in 2024, marking the successful conclusion of their secondary education journey.
2026: 14 students in tertiary and University level are ongoing with their education. 4 students supported with high school scholarships in 2024 have completed their secondary education and are set to join tertiary and University level education programmes.
Demand for support continues to far outpace available funding, with over 200 applications received for tertiary and university-level financial aid alone.

Where We Need Support

Additional funding and partnerships will allow ACDT to award more scholarships across secondary, tertiary and university levels; cover core costs such as tuition, accommodation and learning materials; and build a sustainable, long-term scholarship fund so that support does not depend on year-to-year fundraising alone.

Conclusion

The need for scholarship support continues to grow year on year, and ACDT remains committed to ensuring that bright, deserving students are not left behind. With continued and expanded partnership, we can turn many more of these opportunities into completed educations and launched careers. We are grateful for the support already received and welcome new partners in this effort.

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Mar 16, 2026
High School and Tertiary Scholarships to students

By Robert Wawire | Director

Student receiving scholarship cheque

The Action for Child Development Trust (ACDT) is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through targeted educational interventions. By providing scholarships to high-potential students in high schools and tertiary institutions, we ensure that financial constraints do not silence the ambitions of our youth. While our current footprint is impactful, the overwhelming demand—with over 200 applicants currently seeking aid—highlights a critical need for expanded donor support.

Our Goal and Objective

The primary goal of the ACDT Scholarship Program is to empower vulnerable youth with the academic and technical skills necessary for economic independence.

Our specific objectives include:

Ensuring Transition: Facilitating the move from primary to secondary school and into professional career paths.
Diverse Skill Acquisition: Supporting a wide array of disciplines—from medicine to vocational arts—to meet local labor market demands.
Community Resilience: Reducing dependency by equipping students with the tools to become breadwinners and community leaders.

Current Impact: A Portfolio of Success

To date, ACDT has successfully seen 19 students through their educational journeys. Our scholarship distribution is intentionally diverse, ensuring that we are building a multi-faceted workforce.

Tertiary Training & Vocational Distribution

We currently support 16 students across various specialized fields, ensuring that every donor investment translates into a specific, marketable skill.

3 students have been supported with high school scholarships

1 student is supported in undertaking Civil engineering Training

4 Students undertaking Education Training.

1 student undertaking Clinical Medicine Training.

1 student studying Health Records

1 Student undertaking hairdressing training

2 students undertaking Agriculture training.

1 student studying Public Administration

1 student studying catering and Housing Keeping

1 student studying automotive Technology

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Nov 14, 2025
Tertiary and High School Scholarship

By Robert N Wawire | Director

ACDT has reached out to other partners - Kenya Communnity Development Foundation) to support some of our needy students in High school and Tertiary level training. Here is a brief profile of 3 of the students. In total 20 students have received support:

Profile of Anastancia

Anastancia (not her reais a dedicated and hardworking student recently admitted to Kisiwa National Polytechnic to pursue a Diploma in ICT Technician Course. She comes from a humble family background, and her parents’ limited means have made it difficult to support her education. Despite these challenges, Anastancia has demonstrated strong academic potential and a clear commitment to her studies. Supporting Anastancia through this opportunity will not only enable her to complete her education but also empower her to build a brighter future for herself and contribute positively to her community.

Profile: Levi

Levi is a determined and hardworking student, he successfully completed his secondary education with the support of a scholarship from the Kenya Community Development Foundation. He has been admitted to Machakos University to persue Civil Engineering Course. Coming from a financially challenged background, Levi has shown great resilience and motivation to excel academically despite numerous obstacles. He is now seeking support to further his studies at the university level, with the aspiration of becoming a Civll Engineer who can give back to his community and uplift his family.

Profile: Melyne
Melyne is a bright and focused student who sat for her KCSE in 2024, achieving a B+ grade despite facing financial hardships. A partial orphan from a humble background, Melyne attributes her success to the support she received through the scholarship program. She has a strong passion for education and has applied to pursue a degree in Education Science at Masinde Muliro university of Science and Technology. Continued scholarship support will enable Melyne to realize her dream of becoming an educator and a role model to other disadvantaged learners.

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