Germany is funding 1,200 scholarships for Kenyan youth under the Wings to Fly TVET Scholarships programme, with applications closing on Wednesday, 18 November 2026, at 4:30pm.

The German Embassy in Nairobi announced the scholarships on X on Tuesday, 10 November. They are financed through KfW, the German development bank, in partnership with Kenya's Ministry of Education and the Equity Group Foundation.

The scholarships are open to Kenyan citizens aged between 18 and 35 years who are pursuing Level 5 Certificate or Level 6 Diploma programmes in food and agriculture-related disciplines.

Applicants must already meet the admission requirements of one of the 51 partner Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across all 47 counties — gaining entry into a participating institution is a prerequisite for scholarship consideration.

The package covers tuition fees, admission charges, learning materials, examination fees, stipends, meals and accommodation.

Special consideration will be given to women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from vulnerable or marginalised backgrounds.

To apply, download the application form from the Equity Group Foundation's website and submit the completed form at the nearest Equity Bank branch, or apply directly through the online portal shared with the announcement. Training intakes begin in January, May or September 2027.

The Wings to Fly programme, implemented under the State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training, is designed to equip young Kenyans with practical skills in agriculture and food systems.