Do you know a young Kenyan student stepping into Grade 10 in 2026, who is curious about nature, passionate about conservation, and ready to lead?
Well, this is their moment.
The Young Conservation Heroes Scholarship offers full senior secondary school funding tuition, books, uniforms, and travel, while also shaping tomorrow’s conservation leaders through structured holiday mentorship and real-world learning.
This is more than a scholarship, it is a launchpad: that will enable recipients to receive seed funding to design and implement conservation micro-projects in their own communities. This way, their ideas become action and their passion becomes impact.
So what does the applicant need to apply?
Applicants must:
• Be former Grade 9 learners from one of the 137 primary schools supported by the Young Conservation Heroes Project in Tana River, Kwale, Kilifi, Kitui, Makueni, Taita Taveta, or Kajiado counties → Here’s a list of all the schools – https://bit.ly/3Xqnj9v
• Have attained Meeting Expectations – ME1 (AL 6): 58–74% in the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (Grade 9 exams).
• Must demonstrate interest and active participation in conservation activities, such as involvement in 4Ks, environmental, or wildlife clubs.
• Not be currently receiving assistance from other scholarships
• Show commitment to giving back and championing environmental stewardship
This initiative supported by Bob and Emmy King, and delivered by African Wildlife Foundation and the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya is intentionally designed to build a conservation movement led by young Africans.
By empowering learners early, we are strengthening the pipeline of future scientists, policymakers, educators, and community champions who will safeguard Kenya’s natural heritage.
The application window runs from 1st December 2025 at 8:00 AM EAT to 31st January 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT.
📌 Interested applicants can Apply for the scholarship through this link: https://bit.ly/4iGdWMI
You can learn more about the initiative and application process here: https://bit.ly/48oTqeI
Read the full press release here to better understand the partnership: https://bit.ly/49Lqznc
