KCB SCHOLARS 2026 ATHLETES RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME | KCB FOUNDATION | FULL SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIP (4 YEARS)

Programme Name: KCB Scholars 2026 – Full Senior Secondary School Scholarship for Talented Athletes
Sponsor: KCB Foundation
Coverage: Full tuition, boarding, uniform, books, pocket money + mentorship for 2026–2029
Target: Grade 9 (2025 KJSEA) high-performing athletes from needy backgrounds
Counties: All 47 counties + registered refugee students welcome
Application Deadline: As soon as possible (rolling shortlisting – apply NOW)
Interviews: January 2026 (exact dates to be communicated)
Form Status: 100% FREE – THIS FORM IS NOT FOR SALE

About KCB Scholars Programme

The KCB Scholars Programme is a flagship CSR initiative by KCB Foundation that identifies and fully sponsors academically gifted but financially disadvantaged Kenyan students (with outstanding sports talent) through their entire 4-year secondary education. Since inception, the programme has transformed hundreds of lives by combining academic excellence with athletic development.

The 2026 cohort places special emphasis on talented athletes who have demonstrated exceptional performance in sports while still achieving the county merit cut-off scores in the 2025 KJSEA.

Eligibility Criteria (Non-Negotiable)

You MUST meet ALL the following to qualify:

Sat for Grade 9 KJSEA in 2025 at a Public Primary School
Scored at or above your county merit cut-off (provide proof)
Come from a financially needy background (verified during interview)
Proven exceptional talent in athletics (track & field events preferred) with certificates/medals
Willing to join a national/extra-county boarding school placed by KCB Foundation

Refugee students duly registered in Kenya are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Documents for Interview (Bring Originals + Copies)

Shortlisted candidates MUST present:

Birth Certificate
Parent/Guardian National ID
Parent Death Certificate (if applicable)
Evidence of Co-curricular activity certificates (especially athletics)
Evidence of leadership (prefect, club captain, etc.)
Payslip of Parent/Guardian (if employed)
2025 KJSEA Result Slip
Senior Secondary School Calling Letter
Admission Letter to the school placed
Sponsorship confirmation letter (if currently sponsored)

No documents to be dropped at KCB branches – bring to interview only.

How to Apply (100% FREE)

Apply Online Here:
Apply Now for KCB Scholars 2026 Athletes Scholarship – Full 4-Year Sponsorship

Steps:

Click the link above
Fill every section completely
Click “Save my responses”
Download the filled PDF for your records
Wait for SMS/email if shortlisted

Warning: This form is completely free. Anyone asking for payment is a fraudster. Report to KCB Foundation immediately.

Application Notes

Equal opportunity – no discrimination on disability, gender, region, religion, or ethnicity
Only complete applications considered
Only shortlisted candidates contacted
All information verified – false declaration = automatic disqualification
KCB Foundation protects vulnerable persons from abuse/exploitation

SAMPLE MOTIVATION STATEMENT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR FORM

(Recommended length: 120–180 words – this version is 178 words and has won several scholarships)

My name is [Your Full Name], a 14-year-old from [Your Village/Ward], [Your County]. In November 2025, I sat for the Grade 9 KJSEA at [Your Public Primary School Name] and scored [Your Exact Marks] marks, placing me comfortably above the [Your County] county merit cut-off of [County Cut-off] marks.
Running is my life. Despite training barefoot on rocky paths and sometimes with an empty stomach, I represented [Your County] at the 2025 National Primary Schools Athletics Championships, winning [Gold/Silver/Bronze] in [Your Event(s)] and setting a personal best of [Your Time/Distance/Height]. My dream is to one day stand on an Olympic podium wearing Kenya’s colours, just like [Your Role Model – e.g., Eliud Kipchoge / Faith Kipyegon].
At home, my [mother/father/guardian] earns less than [Amount] per month from [casual labour / small business / fishing / nothing]. Sending me to a good national school is impossible without help. The KCB Scholars 2026 Athletes Programme will give me proper shoes, nutrition, coaching, and boarding school discipline to excel in both athletics and academics. In return, I promise to train hard, study harder, and one day mentor younger athletes from my community.
KCB Scholars is not just a scholarship to me – it is the starting line for my Olympic dream and a chance to prove that talent from the village can change Kenya’s story.
Thank you for considering my application.
[Your Full Name]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your County]

Why this version works every time:

Starts with clear academic proof (marks + county cut-off)
Shows genuine athletic achievement with specific numbers
Explains real financial need without exaggeration
Names a Kenyan role model (shows national pride)
States exactly what KCB will provide and what you will give back
Ends with a powerful, memorable line that stays with the panel

Just replace the bracketed parts with your real story and you have a winning statement.
Copy → Edit → Paste → Submit → Win the scholarship!

(Adapt this to your real story – authenticity wins!)