Unlock Your Career Potential in Technical Trades with a Fully Funded Scholarship
Are you ready to build a successful career in technical fields like plumbing, carpentry, electrical, or solar installation? The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), in collaboration with the Danish Government Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is offering a golden opportunity through the Kenya TVET Project 2025.
Whether you’re a recent high school graduate or a seasoned worker seeking certification, this scholarship can help you gain in-demand skills, receive official certification, and access industrial training that will boost your employability in Kenya’s growing construction sector.
What the Scholarship Covers
The program is fully funded and includes:
- Tuition and examination fees
- Hands-on industrial training (mandatory 3-month attachment)
- Certification upon successful completion
Training Categories Available
1. Regular Training Programs
- Designed for form four leavers
- Covers two academic terms and three months of industrial attachment
2. Skill Upgrading Program
- For workers in the industry without formal training or certificates
- Three months of classroom training followed by a 3-month attachment
- Selection done by the Kenya Building Construction, Timber & Furniture Industries Employees Union
3. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- For experienced workers who lack certification
- Offers assessment and validation of existing skills
Training Center and Intake Details
- Training Center: NITA Athi River
- Intake: September 2025
- Certification Awarded:
- National Skills Certificate II (NSC II)
- Government Trade Tests (Grade III, II, or I)
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity targets:
- Youth artisans (commonly referred to as fundis) aged 18 to 35, working in construction but lacking formal training
- Form four leavers with a grade of D- and above who are interested in trades like Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, or Solar installation
- Women applicants – strongly encouraged to apply
How to Apply
Submit an application email with the following details:
- Application letter indicating your area of interest
- Copy of KCSE certificate or result slip
- Copy of National ID
Send your application to:
Application Period: 26th May – 6th June 2025
Deadline: 6th June 2025 at 5:00 PM
