Congratulations 2013 Equity Bank Scholars for joining top global
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Congratulations 2013 Equity Bank Scholars for joining top global
Congratulations 2013 Equity Bank Scholars for joining top global universities 18 scholars in the Equity Bank University Sponsorship & Leadership Programme have so far received scholarships in 2013 by world leading universities to pursue various courses of study. This brings the total number of Equity scholars who studied or are studying abroad to 89. The Equity Bank University Sponsorship and Leadership Programme rewards the top performing boy and girl in KCSE in every district where the Bank has a branch, by offering them an opportunity to intern at Equity Bank before they join university. The programme was rolled out in 1998 with the aim of empowering young academically gifted scholars by supporting their access to education in public universities in Kenya, as well as equipping them with leadership skills. The objective is to develop a generation that will think globally, be inspired to fight poverty in the African continent, embrace sustainable development, improve living standards and coexist peacefully as a people while being fully committed to giving back to society. So far, the program has benefited more than 1,550 scholars who have interned at Equity Bank before joining the universities and also during university holidays. Albert Wandui Age: 19 Years | Year Joined: 2011 Stanford University/Northwestern University Former student Moi High School - Kabarak Albert was school captain in his final year of high school and graduated as the best student in the country in the 2010 KCSE exam. Even as he joined Equity Bank as an intern, he worked for Opinion Kenya, an online careers networking and mentoring platform, as Director of Mentoring. Albert also participates in a youth counseling program at his local church where they advise teens joining high school on school life, career and study options. Equity Bank believes that the true value of the scholarship and education in general, goes beyond the classroom. There is a rich diversity amongst the network of Equity Scholars – a melting-pot of experiences, backgrounds and ambitions – which inspires and motivates the scholars beyond the capacity of a traditional education. By exposing these scholars to a global network of resources and opportunities, Equity Bank believes they will be able to actualize their potential in whatever careers they choose to pursue. Various universities where the scholars have received scholarships include: Harvard University which has taken 14 scholars, Yale University which has 7, University of Pennsylvania which has 4, Cornell University with 4 scholars and Brown University with 3. Other Universities include: Amherst College, Bowdoin College, Cambridge University (UK), Columbia University, Duke University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Middlebury College, Seoul National University (South Korea), Smith College, Stanford University, Swarthmore College, University of Cape Town (South Africa), University of Manchester (UK), Princeton University, Williams College, Karolinska Institute (Sweden) and Ashesi University in Ghana. Elsie Akinyi Odhiambo Age: 19 Years | Year Joined: 2012 Smith College Former student Kisumu Girls High School Elsie was ranked best girl in Nyanza Province and 66th best girl in the country. She enjoyed all subjects in high school uniformly, and managed to get certificates for ‘best in subject’ across all the subjects- Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business and Geography. Elsie also participated in Science Congress. She played hockey and took her team to the provincial level, where she won a certificate of excellence. Stephen Laboso Age: 19 Years | Year Joined: 2012 Cornell University/ Vassar College/ Wesleyan University Former student Sacho High School Stephen was the best boy in Baringo County in the 2011 KCSE examinations. He was the Football Captain in his high school. He is a member of Pioneer Football Club in Eldoret town. Stephen, who is also a KenSAP scholar, enjoys singing and took part in the music and cultural festivals, where his choir made it to the national levels. Anthony Kariuki Age: 19 Years | Year Joined: 2011 Brown University Former student Nairobi School Anthony was the 21st best student in the country in the 2011 KCSE. At school he served as the Library Prefect and the captain of the school’s lawn tennis team. He presented Physics talk up to national level competitions in the Annual Science Congress and was a member of the school choir for three years. He still sings and is a member of University of Nairobi’s St. Paul’s Chapel Choir. Beatrice Kemboi Age: 19 Years | Year Joined: 2012 Michigan State University Former student Sing’ore Girls High School Beatrice, an EaSAP scholar, joined Sing’ ore Girls High school in 2008. While in high school, she participated in a variety of activities including field hockey and handball. She was also the chairlady of the History club and a leader of the Mathematics team in her class. Currently, she serves as the Youth Secretary of her church were she organizes rallies and youth meetings as well as mentorship seminars aimed at benefitting society as a whole. She attributes a large part of her success to her high school counselor, who motivated her in her darkest hours. Beatrice aspires to study Economics at Michigan State University. Clinton Kebiro Age: 19 Years | Year Joined: 2011 University of Pennsylvania Former student Maseno High School Clinton was the 20th best student at the national level in the 2011 KCSE examinations. He has always had a passion for mathematics, and won several math contests while still in high school. He won the Iten Math Contest three years in a row from Form 2- Form 4. He also led the school to the national levels in the Maths Olympiad. Clinton served as the Dormitory Prefect in his third and fourth year of high school. He started a theatre group in his home area Kajiado, shortly after completing his high school education. He also serves as an active member of The Red Cross Society. Clinton aspires to study Electrical Engineering. Brenda Wacuka Njoroge Age: 19 Years | Year Joined: 2012 Connecticut/Smith College Former student Precious Blood Riruta Brenda is passionate about Arts; in only her first year at Precious Blood, she played the lead role in a Christmas concert. She also started the Dance Society in the same school. Based on her hard work and academic performance, she won a trip to Germany in her second year of high school. Brenda was also the Editor-inChief of her school paper. To date, Brenda still takes part in plays, a passion she greatly enjoys. Charity Karanja Age: 20 Years | Year Joined: 2011 Cornell University Former student Mahiga Girls Charity was very active in her high school years. She was the Class Representative for both Mathematics and Geography; she was also the class prefect from form two to form four, chaired the Geography club and was Vice Chairlady for the Kiswahili Club as well as the Treasurer for the Environmental Club. Charity enjoys and plays Table Tennis. She aims to study Applied Mathematics and Economics. Brian Ng’ethe Kamau Age: 19 Years | Year Joined: 2012 Cornell University Former student St. Patrick’s High School Brian attended St. Patrick’s Senior School on a merit scholarship. He was a Dormitory Captain, the Games Captain, a Library Prefect, the Science Club Chairman and a member of the Math Club. He also worked as a peer counselor, driven by his commitment to community development. His passion for engineering began at an early age; Brian once worked as a stone mason apprentice, eager to participate in all activities related to engineering. He aims to study Engineering. Diana Mong’are Age: 19 Years | Year Joined: 2012 Duke University/ Williams College/ Yale University/ University of Pennsylvania (Huntsman Program) Former student Kenya High School Diana was ranked 12th nationally in the 2011 KCSE examinations. She participated in the Drama Festivals up to national level and also participated in beauty pageants, where she won the beauty pageants at her school two years in a row. Her passion for math also saw her win a National Math Contest where she received a scholarship to study Financial Economics at Strathmore University. In 2012, Diana participated in the Anzisha Competition for young entrepreneurs across Africa, where she won 1st Runners Up Prize of $20,000 for her business that focuses on recycling of waste material. Victoria Koin Age: 20 Years | Year Joined: 2012 Northwestern University/ Meredith College/ Vassar College Former student St. Clare Girls Victoria, a Zawadi scholar, comes from Loitokitok District, where she was ranked 1st position in the 2011 KCSE Examinations. Victoria served as the Dormitory Prefect in her school in form 1 and form 2 and the Vice Chairperson of the Student Council in her third and final year. Accepted in three different colleges of international repute, Victoria hopes to study Aerospace Engineering at Northwestern University, which was her first choice. W Message from Equity Bank Group CEO & MD Victor Gitau Age: 19 Years | Year Joined: 2012 Yale University Former student Alliance High School Victor was ranked position 2 nationally in the 2011 KCSE Examinations. He was the Sports Captain, and played in the Rugby Team, a sport he enjoys till today. His good character and strong academic performance led him to be selected for a 2 month Exchange Programme in the USA. Victor aspires to study Bio-Medical Engineering at Yale University. e are proud to witness another group of students being airlifted to leading world universities after a year’s mentorship among 260 other gifted scholars admitted to the Equity Bank University Sponsorship Program this year. The Bank believes that by getting quality education along some of the best brains in the world, these scholars will get global exposure, access to education resources and enhance their leadership skills, in readiness to come back and contribute in shaping the social economic development of Africa. The programme assists scholars to prepare for the SAT tests applications and help them consider their strengths and ambitions, select colleges at which they would thrive. The scholarship is intended to create future leadership and since it is a natural selection method of the best in society, chance is that they will end up in leadership. By the year 2030, the students Job Nalianya Age: 19 Years | Year Joined: 2012 Stanford University Former student St. Peter’s Seminary Job was the top boy nationally in the 2011 KCSE examinations. During his high school years, he also served as the Academics Master, Chairman of the Math Club and was also the Club Secretary of The Young Catholic Students Association. Job is passionate about planting of trees. He is currently a member of the Chess Club in his church parish. He would like to study Electrical and Computer Engineering. Job Nyaosi Age: 19 Years | Year Joined: 2012 Harvard University Former student Molo Academy Job was ranked 28th nationally in the 2011 KCSE examinations. He served as the Deputy School Captain, Chairman of the Research Club and Captain of the school’s Basketball Team. He also played volleyball and handball competitively. Job maintained a vegetable garden to help raise money for his school fees. Job would like to study Computer Engineering Kelvin Muriuki Age: 19 Years | Year Joined: 2012 Harvard University/ Williams College/ Cornell University Former student Karima Boys Secondary School Kelvin was the best overall student in his school. He earned multiple certificates for “best in subject”. Kelvin is passionate about environmental conservation. He was the chairman for the International Climate Change program. In his tenure as chairman, the program won a golden award for the most innovative project. Kelvin is also an avid reader and writer. He would like to pursue a degree in Bio-medical Engineering. Lavender Otieno Age: 19 Years | Year Joined: 2012 Cambridge University (UK) Former student Starehe Girls Lavender participated in a number of extra-curricular activities and leadership positions in her high school years. She was the Entertainment Prefect in her senior years. She is also quite talented in performing arts and served as the School Poet for four years. Lavender also served as the Christian Union Vice Chairlady and the Girl Guide Parade Commander. After high school, Lavender was elected the Governor for the Global Give-Back circle. At Cambridge, Lavender aspires to study Natural Sciences, with a bias to Physics. Leonard Ngetich Age: 19 Years | Year Joined: 2012 Ashesi University Former student Tenwek High School Leonard enjoyed Math in school and participated in several contests held across different parts of the country. He was the Chairman of Wildlife Club. Leonard enjoyed athletics and participated in several races at an inter-school and district level. Dr. Benson Chuma Age: 29 Years | Year Joined: 2002 Undergraduate: Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery, University of Nairobi Former student Nyeri High School Admission: Master of Public Health (Health Economics), University of Cape Town Previous Roles: Health Programs Manager (Equity Group. Foundation), Medical Superintendent (Ministry of Health) Dr. Chuma became an Equity Scholar in 2002, having been the top student in 2001 KCSE in Nyeri District. He graduated from the University of Nairobi in 2008 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree. He joined the Equity Group Foundation in 2011 and worked at the Health Pillar where he played a pivotal role in the research and design of the Health Pillar’s strategy aimed at improving health outcomes in the region through innovative health financing mechanisms complimented by rapid delivery of quality health services. His study at University of Cape Town is supported by a scholarship from HTAi, a Canadian-based organization. will have finished their university education and we believe that they will be greatly exposed and will be taking leadership roles in various disciplines in the society. Diversity and a global integration is what we are seeking to drive socio-economic empowerment of our people. As we send off the scholars, we urge them to take advantage of the sponsorship by seeing how the diversity in the global context can impact positively to the socio-economic empowerment of not only Kenya but Africa at large. We urge them to be women and men who can be relied upon and demonstrate that they were worth the sponsorship. We are looking up to these scholars as our ambassadors out there and leaders of the African continent. We are proud to say that these scholars will be agents of change in the economic and social state of Africa, so as to solve the African paradox of a continent endowed with resources, human capital and yet weighed down by abject poverty.