Scholarships That Open Doors
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More than education. A pathway to opportunity.
A scholarship is more than an investment in a student’s education. It is an investment in their future potential. Asante Africa scholarships help students overcome financial barriers to education while building the digital, green, life, and leadership skills they need to pursue economic opportunities and contribute to their communities.
When Financial Barriers
Disrupt Education
For many young people in underserved rural communities across East Africa, continuing their education can depend on whether their families can cover essential school costs. Unexpected financial pressures can force students to miss a term, leave school, or miss important exams—even when they are motivated and capable of continuing.
At the same time, young people are navigating a changing world of work, where digital skills, practical experience, and career-ready skills are increasingly important.
Targeted scholarship support can help remove a financial barrier at the moment it matters most—while preparing students for what comes next.
Focused Support. More Students Reached
We are evolving our scholarship approach to provide targeted, need-based support at critical points in a student’s education.
Rather than relying primarily on open-ended, multi-year scholarships, this approach allows us to respond to changing needs and reach more students who need support.
Full Scholarships
A full scholarship provides comprehensive support for one year, covering school fees, uniforms, learning materials, boarding, and other essential needs.
Students receiving a full scholarship must reapply each year and demonstrate continued need, commitment to their education, and progress.
This annual process allows support to be reassessed based on each student’s current circumstances.
Get Started Scholarships
Get Started Scholarships provide a short-term helping hand when a student needs support to stay in school.
Support can step in when a family is struggling to cover the cost of a uniform, school supplies, a term of fees, or other essential education costs. The goal is to bridge a temporary gap and help keep a student’s education on track.
Support is provided for one term or one year at a time, with families contributing whenever possible. Students must reapply to demonstrate continued need.
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Three Ways Get Started Scholarships Support Students
60% | Primary → Secondary
Helps girls and boys at risk of missing the transition to secondary school. 60% of recipients are girls and 40% are boys.
30% | National Certification
Helps students facing financial barriers complete their national exams and keep pathways to further education, including TVET, open.
10% | Continued Support
Provides additional support for students who continue to face significant financial barriers after earlier assistance.
Two Ways to Support a Student
Whether you choose a Full Scholarship or a Get Started Scholarship, your support helps a student stay on their education path. Donors receive biannual scholarship reports, student updates, personalized letters, and opportunities to build a meaningful connection with the student they support.
Full Scholarship — $1,000
Provides comprehensive support for one year of education.
A Full Scholarship covers tuition, learning materials, accommodations, and basic essentials needed for a student to stay in school for the entire year.
Get Started Scholarship — $310
Helps remove a specific financial barrier that could prevent a student from returning to or continuing school.
Support may help cover a term’s tuition, books, a uniform, or another essential school expense. Each scholarship is based on the student’s current needs and reviewed after the term or year, allowing support to be renewed or adjusted as circumstances change.
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All contributions to the Asante Africa Scholarship Program are fully tax-deductible.
Scholarships are Keeping Students on Track
88full Scholarships + 315 Get Started Scholarships provided (2025)
92%
Average Transition and
Retention Rate
3,172
Full & Get Started Scholarships Given
(Since 2007)
94%
Secondary Scholars Passed national Exams
Behind Every Scholarship is a Student Story
Students are breaking down barriers, starting businesses, and creating change in their communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Application and Eligibility
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.
We currently offer scholarships in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Program Coverage and Financial Details
What does a full Asante Africa scholarship cover?
A full scholarship ($1,000) covers 1 year of tuition, learning materials, accommodations, and basic essentials.
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 ($310) to provide students with the learning materials and basic essentials they need to successfully stay in school.
Impact and Success Metrics
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 2025, 94% 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, 3,172 (and counting) students have received Asante Africa Foundation scholarships.
Donation and Support
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.
Can I apply directly to Asante Africa Foundation for a scholarship?
No. Asante Africa Foundation does not accept individual scholarship applications or requests for scholarships. We work directly with partner schools and local communities to identify students who are facing significant financial barriers to education and meet our scholarship criteria. Scholarship opportunities are therefore not available by request or open to the general public.