Dr. Prashanth, a respected professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, brims with joy and satisfaction. He reflects on his remarkable partnership with The KENYA Airlift Program. Initiated by his former student, Bob Mwiti, this unique initiative has been instrumental in providing exceptional graduate education opportunities for talented Kenyan students. As a result, their remarkable success has made a lasting impact on the university’s academic community.
Dr. Prashanth’s involvement with the initiative goes beyond conventional academic collaboration. He has become a passionate advocate, actively contributing to the program’s growth. He participates in the development of a strong bond between the university and Kenyan students seeking education abroad. Moreover, the program’s comprehensive support systems, mentorship, and access to resources have undoubtedly played a pivotal role in transforming the lives of these young scholars.
Over the years, the Kenyan students who have been part of the program have consistently demonstrated their exceptional abilities, drive, and dedication. Because of this, they earned themselves a reputation as some of the finest and most accomplished individuals at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. This remarkable success can be attributed to the program’s distinctive approach and commitment to nurturing the potential of Kenyan students.
This article is brought to your courtesy of The KENYA Airlift Program
The KENYA Airlift Program is an award-winning initiative. It helps brilliant Kenyan students achieve the dream of studying in the US, regardless of their financial background.
The program was founded in late 2018 by US-based education & technology consultant Bob Mwiti. He collaborated with a Member of County Assembly of Meru Hon. Dennis Kiogora, popularly referred to as DMK.
The program’s mission is achieved through key partnership with MPOWER Financing. MPOWER is the official lending partner for unsecured student loans that cover both tuition and living expenses. Furthermore, the program partners with universities in the US, where it negotiates tuition fee waivers and scholarships. It also partners with The Airlift Sacco to help finance students’ relocation expenses. Additionally, there is a partnership with Qatar Airways who offer discounted relocation air tickets to the students.
The program only accommodates ambitious and incredibly talented Kenyans. They are willing to take a leap of faith in joining the tech industry by studying STEM or business-related master’s programs.
This award-winning program is trying to fix three major challenges Kenyan Students face in their quest to study in America, namely:
- Acquiring funding for relocation, tuition and living expenses.
- Finding well-paying jobs after graduation
- Acquiring permanent residency in America after graduation
The program is divided into two options: regular and parallel. These options are based on the student’s academic qualifications and financial capabilities.
Regular student’s academic requirement is a B plain mean grade in KCSE with a B plain in Mathematics or Physics. They must also have a second class division in undergraduate. Whereas Parallel students’ academic requirements is a C+ mean grade in KCSE and a second class division in undergraduate.
The program has an active membership of about 2000 students, and as of January 2023, the program has seen over 200 students relocate since its inception. They are studying at various top State Universities in the US. Moreover, many more students are currently in the relocation pipeline.
The program has official working relationships with top Universities in North America, namely:
- The University of Alabama in Huntsville
- Grand valley State University
- South Dakota State University
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Missouri State University
If you are interested in joining this fantastic program, please apply today by visiting our website at www.kenyaairliftprogram.com
For any further inquiries, you can also visit our head office in Nairobi at Muthaiga Square, 3rd Floor suite 311 on Thika Road opposite Muthaiga Police Station or you can give us a call at 0721-263-977.
Dr Prashanth lauds IUP’s Kenya Airlift Program students
