These questions capture searches from students, parents, and community members looking to apply or understand who qualifies.

• What are the eligibility requirements for the Asante Africa scholarships? The criteria includes academic achievement, good behavior while in school, and ongoing family engagement. By creating expectations, we ensure accountability for the student and offer shared responsibility and support between Asante Africa staff and community.
• Are there need-based or merit-based scholarships for students in East Africa? Our scholarship students have demonstrated both merit and need. This allows motivated students from low-income families to access higher quality education
• In what areas do the scholarships serve students? We currently have scholarship students in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
• Do scholarship recipients need to maintain specific academic and behavior standards? Our field staff monitor each student’s academic achievement, good behavior while in school, and ongoing family engagement, offering shared responsibility and support while ensuring student accountability.

These FAQs capture specific details about what the funding covers and the structure of the financial aid.

• What does a full Asante Africa scholarship cover? A full scholarship covers 1 year of tuition, learning materials, accommodations, and basic essentials. 
• How much does a full scholarship cost per student per year? A full scholarship is $1,000, or $84 per month. Donors will receive biannual scholarship reports, student updates, personalized letters, and the chance to build a relationship. 
• What is a “Get Started” Scholarship and what does it include? We offer “Get Started” scholarships to provide students with the learning materials and basic essentials they need to successfully start a new school year, for $310.
• Does the scholarship provide funding for accommodations, food, and basic essentials? The full scholarship covers 1 year of tuition (including access to programs), learning materials, accommodations, and basic essentials such as soap and other hygiene supplies, socks, uniforms, and shoes.
• What is the “Pay-it-Forward” model for Asante Africa scholars? This is one of the most special aspects of our programs. Every participant shares their knowledge and skills with others in their extended family and community, creating a massive ripple effect.

These questions use the program’s impressive statistics to attract searches from organizations and individuals seeking proven impact.

• What is the transition rate from primary to secondary school for Asante Africa scholars? In 2024, 100% of our primary scholars transitioned successfully to secondary school.
• What percentage of Asante Africa Foundation secondary scholars qualify for higher education? In 2024, 79% of our secondary scholars qualified for higher education. The national average is less than 60%.
• How many scholarships has Asante Africa Foundation provided since 2007? Between full and Get Started scholarships, 2,769 (and counting) students have received Asante Africa Foundation scholarships.
• How does the Asante Africa scholarship program help combat the low secondary school completion rate in Sub-Saharan Africa? By supporting a child financially, emotionally and working alongside families, we are helping to keep children in school. Girls face even more barriers, but our program provides support and all the tools they need to discover who they are and achieve their dreams.

These are high-intent questions for users ready to contribute financially.

• How can I donate or sponsor a scholarship for a child in East Africa? There’s a simple online form on our Scholarships page. There are more options on the Donate page.
• Can I receive updates and letters from the student I sponsor through the scholarship program? Yes, donors receive biannual scholarship reports, student updates, personalized letters, and the chance to build a relationship.
• Are donations to the Asante Africa Foundation scholarship program tax-deductible? For donations in the U.S., Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, Asante Africa is registered as a (charity/501(c)(3) / equivalent), so your donation is tax-deductible.