The Wings to Fly scholarship program, offered by Equity Bank, is a highly competitive program that helps academically talented, yet financially disadvantaged, students in Kenya achieve their full potential by providing them with financial support to pursue secondary education.

In order to qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet a number of requirements.

First and foremost, the scholarship is open to students who have performed exceptionally well in their primary school leaving examinations and are seeking to enroll in secondary school.

The scholarship is only open to Kenyan citizens and preference is given to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Second, applicants must demonstrate financial need. This means that they or their families must not have the financial means to pay for secondary education on their own.

 The scholarship committee will take into account factors such as family income, number of dependents, and other financial obligations.

Third, applicants must have a strong academic record. They must have scored at least 350 marks in their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams, or the equivalent in other exams.

Additionally, they must have scored at least a B- in English, mathematics, and science.

Fourth, applicants must have a good conduct and discipline record. They must not have been involved in any disciplinary issues at their primary schools, and must be of good character.

Fifth, applicants must be willing to attend the Equity Bank-sponsored leadership and life skills training program.

This program is designed to help scholarship recipients develop the skills and mindset they need to succeed in secondary school and beyond.

Lastly, applicants must be willing to attend the school of their choice. The scholarship will only cover the fees of the school of their choice.

In conclusion, the Wings to Fly scholarship program is a highly competitive program that provides financial support to academically talented, yet financially disadvantaged, students in Kenya to pursue secondary education.

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet a number of requirements, including demonstrating financial need, having a strong academic record, having a good conduct and discipline record, being willing to attend the Equity Bank-sponsored leadership and life skills training program, and being willing to attend the school of their choice.