At least 1,200 young Kenyans are expected to benefit from full scholarships under the Equity Group Foundation's Wings to Fly – Promotion of Young People Through TVET programme, in an initiative seeking to expand access to technical training and employment opportunities.
The programme, implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the German Government through KfW Development Bank, targets young people interested in pursuing certificate and diploma courses in agriculture-related fields.
According to the 2026 scholarship application document, the opportunities are available in 47 selected Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across the country, with successful applicants eligible for Level 5 and Level 6 training.
The scholarship package covers tuition fees, admission charges, learning materials, examination fees, stipends, meals and accommodation, easing the financial burden on young people seeking technical qualifications.
The programme also seeks to promote gender inclusion, with a target of 60 per cent female beneficiaries and 40 per cent male beneficiaries.
Among the courses listed are General Agriculture, Agricultural Extension, Sustainable Agriculture for Rural Development, Agripreneurship, Horticulture Production, Dairy Farm Management, Agricultural Engineering, Aquaculture, Animal Health and Production, and Food Technology.
Other specialised programmes include Poultry Management, Agricultural Machinery, Environmental Technology, Soil Management and Leather Production.
The participating institutions are spread across several counties, offering applicants opportunities to train closer to their communities.
Some of the listed institutions include Bungoma North Technical Training College, Chuka Technical and Vocational College, Kiambu National Polytechnic, Rift Valley National Polytechnic, Sigalagala National Polytechnic, Thika Technical Training Institute, The Nyeri National Polytechnic and Gatundu South Technical and Vocational College.
The programme has also incorporated institutions catering for learners with disabilities and special needs, including Dagoretti Corner Karen Technical Training Institute, Kenya Technical Training Institute for the Deaf, Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind and Sikri Technical and Vocational College.
Applicants are required to secure an admission letter from one of the approved institutions confirming their eligibility for a listed course before completing the scholarship application.
The initiative is designed to connect young people with practical skills in agriculture and related value chains, including agricultural inputs, mechanisation, production and market systems.
Beyond classroom training, the programme seeks to strengthen beneficiaries' employability and entrepreneurial potential through access to financial tools, agricultural services, mentorship and other support services.
The scholarship is also expected to contribute to Kenya's agricultural transformation and food security agenda by equipping young people with skills needed to improve productivity and develop sustainable agricultural enterprises.
Equity Group Foundation will oversee the administration of the programme, including scholarship distribution, monitoring and evaluation, while working with the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders.
The foundation has indicated that applicants' academic, financial, demographic and family information will be assessed as part of the selection and scholarship administration process.
Prospective applicants can access the TVET scholarship application option through the Equity Group Foundation's online portal, subject to the admission requirement, applications are supposed to have been submited before November 18 2026 by 4:30 PM.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to make technical training more accessible while preparing young Kenyans for employment and self-employment in sectors critical to the country's economic development.
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