LEAP Fellowship Programme at USIU-Africa for Kenyan Students 2018/2019

D.Capital, a member of the Dalberg Group based in London, UK, has developed the Lending for Education in Africa Partnership (LEAP) to increase financing for higher education access in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Application Deadline: 30th June 2018

Eligible Countries: Kenya

To Be Taken At (Country): Kenya

About the Award: The Lending for Education in Africa Partnership (LEAP) Program is a fellowship program designed to provide aspiring students with affordable financing to pursue quality higher education, as well as to support program participants (LEAP Fellows) throughout their studies at USIU-Africa, and in their future job search.

Type: Undergraduate

Eligibility: In order to be considered for the LEAP Program, an applicant is required to meet the following criteria:

• Is an adult Kenyan citizen;
• Must be admitted to pursue, or is currently pursuing any of the following initial undergraduate programs: BSc. Applied Computer Technology; BSc. Information Systems Technology; B.Pharmacy; B.Sc. Accounting; or B.Sc. Finance;
• Demonstrated strong academic performance (Minimum KSCE Grade of B- or GPA of 2.7);

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: LEAP Fellows can benefit from the Program in the following ways:

• Access to affordable financing (in the form of a student loan) to fund university studies;
• Access to financial literacy training so that the Fellow can become a better borrower and/or saver;
• Access to a bespoke training program, tailored to the Fellow’s needs. Topics will include, leadership and career development; and linkages with employers;
• Become part of a community that will provide Fellows with additional support in their academic and student life, and continuing even as an alumnus.

How to Apply: To be considered for the LEAP Fellowship Program for the September 2018 intake, an applicant MUST send an expression of interest via email to USIU-Africa’s Office of Financial Aid by Saturday, June 30, 2018 to finaid@usiu.ac.ke.

The expression of interest MUST include the following details:

Current Students: Full Names, Telephone & Email Contacts; Student ID; Enrolled degree program;
Prospective Students:  Full Names, Telephone & Email Contacts; Degree program of interest;
For any further questions, kindly contact the Office of Financial Aid through the following phone numbers: 0730 116 776/745

Visit Programme Webpage for Details

Award Providers: Lending for Education in Africa Partnership (LEAP).

Important Notes: Please note that an expression of interest is non-binding and does not guarantee an applicant an award of a LEAP Fellowship.