Full scholarship opportunities for the 2026 M-Pesa Foundation programme

The M-Pesa Foundation is offering full scholarship opportunities for bright and needy students under its 2026 programme.

The study opportunities are being offered through the Citizens of the Future (CoF) Programme, a collaboration between the Safaricom Foundation and the M-PESA Foundation.

The programme is a full scholarship initiative designed to provide access to quality education for talented but financially disadvantaged learners in Kenya.

The programme targets Grade 9 learners who will sit for their Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) in November 2026. The funding will cover senior school education beginning in January 2027.

The application deadline is May 15, 2026.

The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, and learning materials for high-achieving but underprivileged Kenyan students, including orphans, vulnerable children, and learners from low-income households.

“Full scholarship opportunities are now available through the Citizens of the Future (CoF) Programme, a partnership between the Safaricom Foundation and the M-PESA Foundation, aimed at driving equitable access to quality education and nurturing Kenya’s next generation of innovators and leaders,” the foundation said in a statement.

Who Can Apply

• Students in Grade 9.
• Aged between 14 and 16 years at the time of entry.
• Demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential.
• From financially disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Committed to community service and responsible citizenship.
• Refugee students registered in Kenya are also eligible.

Application Process for M-Pesa Foundation Scholarships

• Download and fill out the 2026 application form. Application forms are available at citizenofthefuture.org or https://mpesafoundationacademy.ac.ke/our-admissions/.
• Physical forms are available at M-PESA Foundation Academy in Thika, Safaricom retail shops, Safaricom headquarters in Westlands, and the National Council for Persons Living with Disabilities offices.
• Attach copies of the birth certificate, parent/guardian ID, and parent’s death certificate (where applicable).
• Attach academic reports, including the Grade 6 KPSEA certificate.
• Provide evidence of leadership and co-curricular activities, including certificates where available.
• Attach a payslip for the parent/guardian if employed, or provide a bank or M-Pesa statement.
• In the event that pages separate, write your first and last name in capital letters at the top of each page exactly as they appear on your birth certificate.
• Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope.
• All answers must be completed by the student applying for the scholarship using their own handwriting in the designated sections of the form.
• Only complete applications will be considered, and any omission will lead to automatic disqualification.
• For online applications, applicants should ensure the application is scanned and submitted as a single PDF file.
• Completed forms can be dropped off at any Safaricom retail shop or sent by post to M-PESA Foundation Academy, P.O. Box 7954-01000. Applications can also be emailed to admissions@mpesafoundationacademy.ac.ke.