At least 200 underprivileged students in Dagoreti, Nairobi, who failed to meet university admission requirements are being given an unexpected opportunity for higher education.
Brian’s Community Outreach (BRICO), in collaboration with the TVET and Tertiary Education Scholarship Program has launched an initiative offering scholarships to those often overlooked by the traditional education system.
Brian Oduor, BRICO’s founder, noted that while most scholarship programmes focus on top-performing students, this initiative targets those who didn’t meet the grade cut-off.
“There’s a program by the Joint Admission Board that sponsors students with certain grades, but many, particularly orphans or those from low-income families, are left out because they fall short of the required marks,” said Oduor.
Oduor explained that BRICO is partnering with TVET institutions, including the Intraglobal Training Institute, to offer skills-based education to students who are often left behind.
“We want to give these students, who society often writes off, a second chance,” Oduor observed.
Parents attending the launch expressed relief, noting that this initiative provides a lifeline for their children’s futures.
The initiative challenges traditional education pathways by offering a solution for students who miss academic targets but still deserve a chance at success.
