87% of Family Group Foundation’s Tufuzu Na Elimu scholarship programme beneficiaries attained the mean minimum grade of C+ and above required to join tertiary education institutions.
100 beneficiaries of the Family Group Foundation’s Tufuzu Na Elimu scholarship programme have attained the mean minimum grade of C+ and above required to join tertiary education institutions, signifying an impressive 87% transition rate.
114 beneficiaries sat for the 2024 KCSE exams with the top four students attaining a mean grade of A, twelve with A-, and an impressive 84 students attaining grades between B plus and C plus.
“The Family Group Foundation’s unwavering commitment to transforming lives through education has been inspirational. 25 children from the military are currently benefiting from this scholarship programme. We appreciate the special partnership between the Family Group Foundation and Military Wives Association in supporting the education of military children,” said Military Wives Association of Kenya Chair Grace Kahariri.
While congratulating the beneficiaries on their achievement, Family Bank Chief Operations Officer Belinda Maghanga re-affirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting the students even as they move to the next educational level.
“As a Bank, we take pride in supporting and nurturing the potential of children in our communities. Through the Family Group Foundation, we have spent the past twelve years investing in young people, guiding them toward a brighter future. Our commitment remains strong, and we are excited to witness the impact they will have in their communities and beyond. To date, we have supported over 1,200 students in accessing quality education and mentorship, investing more than KES 300 million since the program’s inception,” she said.
The Tufuzu Na Elimu scholarship programme is a holistic scholarship program that not only cares for the Intellectual aspects of its beneficiaries’ needs by covering school fees and other school-related costs, but it also looks to equip its beneficiaries with emotional intelligence skills through its mentorship programme with the aim to address any challenging issues that the students may face.
“As a Foundation, we have embedded mentorship into our scholarship programme to help students navigate their educational journey. Our structured mentorship curriculum is currently supporting over 890 students in 341 schools from county to national level, strengthening their psychosocial and emotional well-being while equipping them with academic, career, and life skills throughout their high school education,” said The Family Group Foundation Chairman Dr. Francis Muraya.
The students have just completed the alumni mentorship programme which is designed to provide them with critical information to help them understand their options for higher education, funding opportunities, and career pathways