Every student has a dream, and indeed, all dreams are valid. However, after some of them doing their national exams, they normally lack sponsorship to proceed with their education. This can kill the dreams of many. Have you heard of Wings to fly programme by Equity Group Foundation? Have you experienced a hard time in application of the programme? Then how do you go about it?
The wings to fly programme is run by Equity Group Foundation and MasterCard Foundation with additional funding support from USAID, UKAid, KfW, Equity Bank, individuals and institutions under the Wings to Fly programme.
The #WingstoFly programme is run by Equity Group Foundation and MasterCard Foundation with additional funding support from USAID, UKAid, KfW, Equity Bank, individuals and institutions under the Wings to Fly programme #WingsToFly2019
— Equity Bank Kenya (@KeEquityBank) January 4, 2019
During the application period, application forms are availed at all Equity Bank Branches and Equity Agents for interested candidates. The forms can also be downloaded from the Equity Group Foundation’s website. From here, you are then good to go!
The selection of Wings to Fly beneficiaries is done at the community level by a Community Scholarships Selection Board (CSSB).
Did you know that on top of sponsorship a candidate can still benefit from the programme after schooling? Well, The Wings to Fly scholars are eligible for Equity Bank’s paid pre-university internship program (Equity Leadership Program -ELP) if they attain an A grade in their KCSE.
The Wings to Fly scholars are eligible for Equity Bank’s paid pre-university internship program (Equity Leadership Program -ELP) if they attain an A grade in their KCSE. #WingsToFly2019
— Equity Bank Kenya (@KeEquityBank) January 4, 2019
Wings to fly programme is a brilliant idea of restoring hope to bright but needy students. Hoping it will go on for long and raise the number of beneficiaries. A good CSR since by empowering people through education will ultimately result into increased skilled workforce