KF Students
The academic year in Zambia starts in January and ends in December, consisting of three academic terms. Secondary school starts in Grade 8 and is completed after Grade 12. All KF students are selected to start in Grade 8. The KF scholarship program is a commitment of five years, both from KF and the student, in order to support the full graduation of the selected students.
Please read the following essays written by current KF scholars about their experiences at the returning student event:
Merylin Vallabh
Abram Chima
BwalyaKasanda
Dennis Kayebeta
Edna Phiri
Gaella Kabeya 2007 KF Scholars KF is proud to announce that the first class of "KF scholars" has been selected for the 2007 school year. All applicants filled out a detailed scholarship application, underwent a family interview and took entrance exams at both of the KF partner schools in Luska - Ibex Hill Secondary School and Leopards Hill Secondary School. All participants passed the entrance exams with impressive marks, and both of the secondary schools were eager to enroll the selected students. Based on funding and social issues, KF accepted 10 top students (4 girls, 6 boys) into the scholarship program. KF matched five students to each school, where all KF students board during the school term.
To read a student profiles, please click on the links below:
| Leopards Hill School | Ibex Hill School | |
| Mercy Chisala | Iwell Banda | |
| Abram Chima | Dennis Kayebeta | |
| Gaella Mwadi Kabeya | Phales Mtonga | |
| Jeffrey Kanyama | Penius Mumba | |
| Japhet Phiri | Sonia Zulu |
2008 KF Scholars
KF is proud to announce the second class of "KF scholars" has been selected for the 2008 school year. The application and selection process for the 2008 class of scholars started in July. KF expanded its applicant base and received 60 applications from six primary schools. All applicants were recommended and nominated by their primary schools and teachers. After reading through the applications and recommendations, 30 applicants were invited to interview with the KF staff and take the secondary school entrance exam.KF selected 10 new students (5 boys, 5 girls) who will start 8th grade in January 2008. These students have earned a KF scholarship through their hard work in the classroom and were selected after a rigorous application process.
| Leopards Hill School | Ibex Hill School | Chalo Trust | |
| Bwalya Kasanda | Lukonde Kachamulandu | Biemba Kayawe | |
| Edna Lungu | Dalton Munkombwe | Justin Mushitu | |
| Mude Mweene | Merilyn Vallabh | ||
| Edna Phiri | |||
| Lubona Shisholeka |
2009 KF Scholars
KF is proud to announce the third class of "KF scholars" has been selected for the 2009 school year. KF selected 6 new students (3 boys, 3 girls) who will start the 8th grade in January 2009. KF's previous groups of students (listed above) will be moving on to the 10th and 9th grades, respectively, therefore making a total 26 students in the KF program!| Leopards Hill School | Ibex Hill School | Chalo Trust | |
| Joseph Chonza | Kate Mhango | Ngosa Besa | |
| Mailess Phiri | Martinho Tembo | Edson Tembo |