Equity Group Foundation and The MasterCard Foundation Launch The Largest Secondary Education Scholarship Program in Kenya
The MasterCard Foundation and Equity Group Foundation today announced a $50 million partnership that will provide secondary education scholarships and leadership development to 5,600 students in Kenya. The scholarships will cover tuition, books, uniforms and stipends for students who are academically gifted yet economically disadvantaged, enabling them to complete their secondary education. The program is also supported by UKaid. Wings to Fly was launched by Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki. The President was joined by Reeta Roy, President and CEO of The MasterCard Foundation and Dr. James Mwangi, CEO of Equity Bank and Chairman of Equity Group Foundation. Read More