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Scholarships for Kids is a UK charity (reg. no. 280365) that provides educational scholarships to primary and secondary school children in the poorest communities in Kenya.
Working in partnership with the Kenyan Independent Schools Association (KISA), Scholarships for Kids identifies children of high aptitude with resources so limited that they constitute a barrier to education. These students are then provided with scholarships enabling them to overcome these barriers and to attend a KISA-affiliated school. Although the Kenyan government is committed to education for all, and is attempting to provide that education freely, independent schools are the only viable option for many living in those areas under-provided-for by the Kenyan government, for example the informal settlements around Nairobi.
Progress
In September 2008, Scholarships for Kids worked with 20 Kenyan schools and provided 1000 children in extremely challenging situations with scholarships. Scholarships for Kids have stated that they aim to expand their operations to other parts of the world. To where and when remained under consideration as of early March 2009.