Scholarships

Finlays Community Trust recognises that education and skills development are critical drivers of sustainable community development. By expanding access to education through structured scholarship support, the Trust seeks to build human capital, enhance employability, and strengthen long-term socio-economic resilience within local communities.

The Trust has implemented four education scholarship programmes in Kenya over time: Secondary School Scholarships, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Scholarships, Undergraduate University Scholarships, and a Master’s Scholarship Programme in the United Kingdom (now concluded). These initiatives were designed to support bright and financially disadvantaged students from Bomet and Kericho counties at different stages of their educational journey.

To date, the four scholarship initiatives have supported 1,167 students, including 606 secondary school students, 80 TVET students, 456 undergraduate students, and 25 postgraduate students, with a total investment exceeding KSh 349.8 million. This investment has expanded access to quality education, strengthened workforce readiness, and contributed to economic and social development by equipping beneficiaries with relevant academic, technical, and leadership skills.

The Secondary School Scholarship Programme, established in 1989, supports 20 students annually through the full duration of secondary education, providing a strong academic foundation for future learning. The TVET Scholarship Programme, launched in 2024, admits 40 students each year and focuses on market-relevant technical skills, complemented by start-up toolkits and practical industry exposure to promote self-employment and job creation. The Undergraduate Scholarship Programme, in place since 1991, supports 28 students annually from across all constituencies in Bomet and Kericho counties, offering tuition support and essential learning tools throughout university education. The Master’s Scholarship Programme, which was funded by Swire Group, previously enabled high-achieving students to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom and has since been successfully concluded.

Collectively, these scholarship programmes reflect the Trust’s long-standing commitment to equitable access to education, skills development, and sustainable community empowerment, ensuring that financial constraints do not limit opportunity.