Dr. Prashanth has played a vital role in ensuring that beneficiaries of the Kenya Airlift Program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania receive waivers. They also secure graduate assistant teaching jobs through their partnership with the school.
During his speech as the chief guest at the program’s biannual luncheon, he emphasized the ongoing commitment to support and promote diversity at the university. Additionally, he expressed his dedication to enrolling more students from Sub-Saharan Africa. He is committed to facilitating the exchange of scholars between the United States and Kenya.
By actively recruiting and welcoming individuals from different cultural backgrounds, he believes that universities can create a vibrant and dynamic academic environment. This environment fosters cross-cultural learning and understanding. His advocacy for diversity not only enriches the educational experience for the beneficiaries. It also contributes to a more inclusive and globally aware university community.
This article is brought to your courtesy of The KENYA Airlift Program
The KENYA Airlift Program is an award-winning initiative that 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, in collaboration 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 as the official lending partner for unsecured student loans. These loans cover both tuition and living expenses. There is also a partnership with US universities where the program negotiates tuition fee waivers and scholarships. Additionally, The Airlift Sacco helps finance students’ relocation expenses. Lastly, Qatar Airways offers discounted relocation air tickets to the students.
The program only accommodates ambitious and incredibly talented Kenyans. These Kenyans are willing to take a leap of faith in joining the tech industry. They do so 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, which 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. Additionally, a second class division in undergraduate is needed. Meanwhile, Parallel students’ academic requirements are a C+ mean grade in KCSE and a second class division in undergraduate.
The program has an active membership of about 2000 students. As of January 2023, the program has seen over 200 students relocate since inception. These students study at various top State Universities in the US, with many more 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’s dedication to supporting Kenya Airlift Program
