PRESIDENTIAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS BURSARY (PSSB) FOR KCPE – SIMPLIFIED GUIDE

PRESIDENTIAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS BURSARY (PSSB) FOR KCPE

Government is inviting Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) 2021 candidates who got 250 marks and above to apply for the above started bursary.

Prospective beneficiaries will en Kshs. 30,000 maximum per year.

Students are asked to apply for the Presidential secondary Schools Bursary (PSSB) Scheme. The Scheme was started in 2013/2014 Financial year to support orphans and vulnerable children in secondary schools.

This scheme is a government’s contribution towards complying with the legal requirements as stipulated in the Children’s act 2001 section 7 (1), and as a complementary service to the Cash transfer- OVC programme.

The aim of this bursary scheme is to enhance Secondary School enrollment, attendance and completion by the Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Kenya. The PSSB is administered by the Children Department Head Quarter and in all constituencies across the country.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESIDENTIAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS BURSARY (PSSB)

1. 250 marks & above

2. Total orphan

3. Birth certificate for applicant

4. Death certificate for both parents

5. Calling letter to Secondary School

6. Fee structure

7. Public Secondary School (Boarding)

Application Forms are available at SUB COUNTY CHILDREN OFFICES.

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