The Beacon Scholarship is a Changemaker programme that offers access for financially disadvantaged students to top tier secondary schools in their home country, and undergraduate programmes of study at world class universities in the UK.
The programme includes leadership training and development, a strong Mentoring structure, and a goal-setting performance management system. All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are ‘Changemakers’ i.e.
- They are already making a difference now; and
- A capacity to take people with them.
The Beacon Scholarship for Schools
For students to gain admission and attend at a Beacon Partner School. Tuition (and boarding) fees are split three ways: 1/3 School; 1/3 Beacon; 1/3 Scholar Parents/Sponsors.
Eligibility requirements:
- Must be a national of and ordinarily resident in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, or Zambia
- Age 13-18
- Must show evidence of strong leadership capabilities in four areas:
- Academic excellence;
- Achievement in sport, music, or drama;
- Social Influence & Communication;
- Citizenship.
- Annual Gross Household Income must not exceed US$80,000
The Beacon Scholarship for University
For undergraduate study, medicine, dentistry, and veterinary sciences excluded. Candidates must already hold an offer from a Beacon Partner university in order to qualify. Tuition and maintenance fees are split three ways: 1/3 University Partner; 1/3 Beacon; 1/3 Scholar Parents/Sponsors/Guardians.
Beacon Partner Universities currently include: University of Birmingham; University of Bristol; University of Cambridge; Cardiff University; Imperial College London; London School of Economics; University of Surrey.
Eligibility requirements:
- Must be a national of and normally resident in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, or Zambia
- Must show evidence of strong leadership capabilities in four areas:
- Academic excellence;
- Achievement in sport, music, or drama;
- Social Influence & Communication;
- Citizenship.
- Capacity to study independently overseas
- Annual Gross Household Income must not exceed US$100,000
In order to apply for The Beacon Scholarship for Schools or University, please click on the Apply tab at www.beaconscholarship.com
How to Apply
Please submit your applications by clicking on the links below. All the best!