University Scholarship Program - Overview
Scholarship Benefits
- Boarding Costs (Food and Rent (or transportation)
- Laptop
- Mentorship Program
- Professional Development Resources
Degrees Supported (Kenya Universities)
- Business/Project Management
- Education
- Engineering
- Finance, Accounting and Auditing
- Information & Technology
- Software Engineering/Computer Science
- Medicine/Health Science
- Statistical/Data Analysis
Scholarship Award
- Scholarship funds will be reserved for the full degree program.
- Scholarship funds will be paid directly to landlord for rents and recipients for food. (bank account numbers will be required).
Eligibility
- Active Participation: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Academic and Leadership Potential
- KCSE Score C+ and above or completed or willing to complete bridge program to become eligible for university
- Receive PEF loan for qualified degree
- Complete Launching Leaders and Pathways connect at the start of University Program.
- Financial Need
- Become a full-time student at a Kenya Univerisity pursuing a qualified degree.
Driven by Faith and a Shared Mission of Service
Riziki Scholarship Program
After considerable research and collaboration with Church educational missionaries and leaders in Kenya there is a concern that members of the church do not have the resources to receive university level degrees that will provide for a family and contribute significantly to the betterment of the countries in East Africa.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently modified the Perpectual Education Fund to support University Degrees. In an effort to encrourage the use of the PEF program and enable students to study full-time at the University, Riziki is offering a living expense scholarship to PEF recipients pursuing qualified degrees.. For now, the scholarships will be limited to Kenya, but may expand to other East African Countries.
Scholarship Criteria
- Applicants must be active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Academic Plan to pursue University degree ((KCSE Score C+ or above) or willing to complete a bridge program to be eligible to attend the university with a Certificate or Diploma;
- Admission to Universities: Scholarship is open to applicants who have already received or are eligible to receive admission to recognized universities for degreed programs for:
- Business/Project Management
- Education
- Engineering
- Finance, Accounting and Auditing
- Information & Technology/Software engineering/Computer Science
- Medicine/ Health Science
- Statistical/Data Analysis
- Financial Need: Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need
- Leadership and Service Activities: Applicants who have a history of leadership roles or active involvement in community service or church activities will be given priority
- Essay or Personal Statement: Applicants will be required to submit an essay or personal statement explaining their educational and career goals, how the scholarship will benefit them, and how they plan to contribute to their community and society
- Perpetual Education Fund: Apply and receive PEF loan for qualified degree..
- Completion of Launching Leaders and BYU Pathway connect (PC01, PC02, PC03) prio;r to or soon after starting university studies.
- Compliance with University Policies as a full-time student:: Recipients must agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the university and maintain good academic standing as a full-time student throughout the scholarship period.
Scholarship Process
- Advertisement: Work in coordination Stakes & Districts though Self-Reliance Initiatives
- Application Screening: Appoint a review committee to screen all submitted applications for completeness and eligibility.
- PEF Loan: Confirmation of Perpectiual Education loan approval for specified degree.
- Academic Evaluation: Evaluate the academic records of shortlisted applicants. Consider academic achievements and relevant qualifications.
- Financial Need Assessment: Review the financial documents submitted by the shortlisted candidates
- Essay Evaluation: Evaluate the essays or personal statements of the shortlisted candidates
- Notification: Notify the recipients of their selection and inform unsuccessful applicants in a respectful manner
- Funds Disbursement: Work with in-country Riziki representative and recipients to ensure a smooth disbursement of funds
- Ongoing Evaluation: Regularly assess the effectiveness of the scholarship program and make improvements as needed to enhance its impact
- Scholarship Renewal (if applicable): Each school year the student will be required to sign a new scholarship contract to renew their commitment to excellence, grades, care of laptop and full participation for continued success
- Program Success: During the last academic year, mentors and classes will be offered for resume writing, interviewing skills and assistance in preparing for a professional career. The program is considered successful when the participants have secured professional employment