True access to education is affected by many aspects of life, Lenivan therefore created these initatives to imrove the quality of education and the wellbeing of the scholars recieving the aid


Beyond Barriers Initiative 

Providing scholarships, school fees, uniforms, learning materials, transport support to vulnerable and talented learners. 

We do this by finding people in our local communities, partering with schools to help us identify children in need of assistance, and in person or online references and applications..


Secure Homes Initiative

Providing safe accommodation and protection for highly vulnerable children pursuing education.

This can be due to flooding, unsafe structure, or toxic environments, lenivan is determined to create a good home environment which can improve the focus and overall wellbeing of the shcolars.


Steps of Hope Shoe Initiative

Ensuring vulnerable learners receive quality school shoes that improve attendance, dignity and participation in school.

This annual Cristmas drive visits Sprouting Again Chrildren's home and distributes quality leather school shoes to the children to last the school year.


Strong Minds Initiative (Coming soon)

Providing mentorship, career guidance, Leadership development, psychological support, resilience-building, and mental health services for all scholars

Impact Overview

56

LONG-TERM SCHOLARS

10

COUNTIES in Kenya REACHED

5

IN SAFE AND SECURE ACCOMODATION

274

SHOES DELIVERED SINCE 2024

Eligibility Criteria

We welcome applications from all types of learners—regardless of background, academic history, or circumstance. Our goal is to identify students with potential who simply need a chance. While we approach every case with empathy and flexibility, the following criteria help us ensure that support reaches those who need it most.


Academic Requirements

Must be enrolled or seeking enrollment in a recognized primary, secondary, or post-secondary institution (public or accredited private).

Primary to Junior and Senior Secondary School Applicants

Applicants must meet at least one of the following:

Achieved a minimum of Meeting Expectations (ME2) or higher in KPSEA or KJSEA; OR

Scored at least 370 marks in KCPE.


Secondary to University/College Applicants

Applicants must:

Have attained a minimum overall grade of B (Plain) in KCSE or equivalent in another examination body.

Financial Requirements

Applicants parents or guardians must have a combined income of less than KES 16,000 

Parent/guardian must be willing to provide basic documentation (where applicable), such as M-Pesa statements, school reports, or recommendation letters.


Additional consideration

Applicants will also be assessed based on:

Discipline and conduct, financial need, leadership potential,

consistency in academic performance, Personal resilience

and motivation and overall potential for growth and impact.


Please note that all academic results and financial 

information submitted will be subject to verification.

All applicants must be in good legal standing with the law at the time of application.

Priority may be given to families with multiple children in school, or where elder siblings dropped out due to finances.

The Application Process

Submit an Application or Nomination

Complete the online application form if you are applying for yourself, or fill out the nomination form if you're recommending a student.


If you submit a nomination, a member of our team will contact the nominee to begin the next steps.

Upload Supporting Documents

As part of the application, please upload the student’s two most recent report cards or academic progress records.


Alternatively, these documents can be sent as an email or physically delivered to our office after the application has been submitted

Wait for Follow-Up

Once we receive the application, our program team will review it and follow up with a confirmation call or email.


If accepted, the new scholar and their guardian(s) will receive a comprehensive scholarship welcome package that details the size of their scholarship and further necessary information.

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