Ngong Road Children's Foundation

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Scholarship committee

Mar 25 2025

Guiding Students to Successful Post-secondary Careers

The joy of participating in building your future career is unmatched. In the 2025 Scholarship Committee meeting, recent high school graduates were interviewed for university scholarships.

As part of the interview process, the students were asked to explain their chosen career paths and the reasons behind their selections. This activity empowers them to make informed choices and ensures a high completion rate of postsecondary education among our students. This leads to them getting employment, which transforms their lives.

The committee reviewed 16 scholarship applications from 2024 high school graduates and one student from the class of 2023. They assessed each student’s choices, evaluated their understanding of these choices, and ensured alignment with their interests and strengths. Additionally, they provided advice and guidance on the next steps related to these selections. When necessary, they collaborated with students to revise their choices.

After a thorough evaluation, the scholarship committee approved 6 students to pursue STEM-related courses, 4 for social sciences, and 7 for arts and sports courses. They also made several important recommendations to NRCF to enhance the support provided to students through the scholarship program. It was noted that some students lacked assertiveness and would benefit from coaching and mentorship to develop essential soft skills such as communication. This will empower the students to have successful post-secondary careers. Join us in transforming a life. 

FRIENDS OF NGONG ROAD &
NGONG ROAD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

Founded in 2006, Friends of Ngong Road is a nonprofit corporation organized in Minnesota and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity that works collaboratively with Ngong Road Children's Foundation, a separate, public benefit organization registered in the Republic of Kenya [Reg. No. OP.218/051/18-048/11237]. This website is operated by Friends of Ngong Road and maintained by Ngong Road Children's Foundation.

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Friends of Ngong Road
100 1st St S #581308
Minneapolis, MN 55458


(612) 568-4211
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EIN: 20-4690846

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PO Box 1765-00502
Karen, Nairobi, Kenya


0792-745-612 (Mobile)
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© 2026 · Gifts in U.S. dollars are made to Friends of Ngong Road, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) public charity based in Minneapolis, Minnesota (EIN 20-4690846). Friends of Ngong Road will send you a written acknowledgment for your tax records. Contributions are tax-deductible in the United States to the extent allowed by law.

Friends of Ngong Road funds the programs in Nairobi by making grants to Ngong Road Children’s Foundation, a separate organization registered in Kenya. Our Board of Directors decides what to fund, and retains full discretion and control over the use of every gift — including gifts given in response to a particular appeal.