The M-PESA Foundation Academy has put out applications across all 47 counties seeking applicants in their final year of primary school. Two successful candidates from each of the 47 counties will form the January 2016 inaugural class and they will go through their KCSE-based secondary education at no cost.
To identify successful candidates, evaluators will be looking for strong academic performances, leadership potential, financial need, responsible citizenship traits, and participation in extra-curricular activities, critical thinking and problem solving as well as entrepreneurial spirit.
According to the chairman of the foundation, Michael Joseph, these students will have the opportunity to get inspirational learning that leans heavily on entrepreneurial leadership and draws on advanced technologies.
Construction of the mixed boarding high school started in May 2015 and the Thika based campus will have first class sports, arts and music facilities in addition to academic facilities. The sports facilities include an indoor sports hall, a sports field, a running track, swimming pools and squash courts. For arts and music, the campus will have a music centre and a 500 seat auditorium. So if you know someone who can qualify, don’t hesitate to inform them.
Application forms are available at all County Education offices, all Safaricom Retail Centres and at select schools countrywide. They are also available online HERE. For more information, check out www.mpesafoundationacademy.ac.ke.