The Beacon Scholarship is a Changemaker programme that offers access for financially disadvantaged students to top tier secondary schools in their home country.

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 School Scholarship

Beacon Scholarships for Secondary School Candidates from Kenya,

Up to eight new Beacon Scholarships for School are available for the 2026/27 academic year for secondary schooling.

Candidates must be:

• Between 13 and 18 years old.
• Nominated by their current school head.

Eligible candidates will be invited to:

• Complete a full application for a Beacon Scholarship for School.
• Gain admission to a Beacon Partner School.
• Undergo evaluation by Beacon for academic ability, leadership potential, changemaker qualities, and financial need.

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:

1. Must be a national of and ordinarily resident in Kenya
2. Age 13-18
3. Must show evidence of strong leadership capabilities in four areas:

• Academic excellence;
• Achievement in sport, music, or drama;
• Social Influence & Communication;
• Citizenship.

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:

1. Must be a national of and normally resident in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, or Zambia
2. Must show evidence of strong leadership capabilities in four areas:

• Academic excellence;
• Achievement in sport, music, or drama;
• Social Influence & Communication;
• Citizenship.

3. Capacity to study independently overseas

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