US Embassy announces exciting opportunities for 2018 KCSE candidates

The US Embassy on Friday announced exciting opportunities for 2018 KCSE candidates who scored A- and above.

Through a statement on its official website, the embassy announced that the EducationUSA Program (ESP) sought to recruit 40 ‘academically strong’ Kenyan students to join as interns and later aid them in applying to universities in the US.

The ESP works with students through regularly scheduled training sessions in order to guide them in completing the application process for admission and financial aid to top-ranked U.S. universities.

“Our @educationusa office seeks to identify and recruit 40 academically strong Kenyan students who scored A- and above in the 2018 KCSE, to join the EducationUSA Scholars Program (ESP). Deadline: Monday, Feb 18, 2019 at 4:00 pm,” read the statement in part.

The students must also have a minimum of grade A- in both Mathematics and English plus demonstrate strong leadership skills.

They will also receive free membership to the EducationUSA Advising Centers in Nairobi, Nakuru and Mombasa.

In return, EducationUSA expects a sincere commitment from the students during the entire training period.

“The program is not limited geographically; however, students must be able to reach our offices in Nairobi, Nakuru or Mombasa as required for full participation.

“Students will work with the EducationUSA Adviser and interns in 2019/2020 to try and secure admission and financial aid from U.S. universities.

“Admitted students will begin their studies in the U.S. in August 2020,” read the statement.