Imarika Scholars Program
Project Snapshot
Ask Amount
KES 8,690,000
Project Stage
PilotLaunch Date
Sunday, January 14th, 2018
Project Manager
Peter Angore
Project Partners Inc
Partners/Collaborators of the Imarika Scholars Program: 1. Imarika DT Sacco: Provides financial support and collaborates closely with Imarika Foundation to implement the scholarship program. 2. Machakos Girls Academy: Collaborates with Imarika Foundation to provide educational opportunities and support to female beneficiaries of the scholarship program. 3. Kilifi County Government: Partners with Imarika Foundation to support educational initiatives and provide resources for beneficiaries in Kilifi County. 4. National Government Constituency Development Fund: Collaborates with Imarika Foundation to fund educational projects and initiatives aimed at benefiting underprivileged students in various constituencies.
Project Summary
The Imarika Scholars Program supports financially disadvantaged students in Kenya's coastal region. It provides scholarships, mentorship, and transition support to help students access quality education and break the cycle of poverty.
Intervention Areas
Target Population
Problem Statement
Bright students from economically marginalized coastal backgrounds lack financial means to access quality education, perpetuating the cycle of poverty.
Proposed Solution
Provide scholarships, mentorship, counseling, and transition support to students from secondary school through to tertiary education.
Expected Impact
Enrolled 500 beneficiaries in 5 years, improved academic performance, and empowered students with career/life skills to succeed.
Sustainability Plan
Strategies include diversifying funding, public-private partnerships, an endowment fund, and engaging alumni to give back and mentor.
Budget Breakdown
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