HON.

DMK KIOGORA
DIRECTOR & MCA - ABOGETA WEST
During a trip to the United States of America, I was inspired by the stories of many Kenyans
who have achieved the American Dream. I later met Bob Mwiti and we agreed to partner
together to Airlift brilliant Kenyans who wish to study IT-related master’s programs at select
Universities in USA, regardless of their undergraduate concentrations. Due to the high
number of unemployed graduates in Kenya, it is my passion to assist young people find
alternative career pathways. Hence, I started The Airlift Sacco (TAS) to primarily help in
financing this program.

If you are qualified, I encourage you to take advantage of the program and join select
Universities in the USA for IT-related master’s programs that will lead you to well-paying
jobs after graduation. You can come back to Kenya well-empowered and contribute to
our technological sector with world-class skills and experiences.

I have received 2 awards so far for co-founding The KENYA Airlift Program: Mtumishi Bora
Award by KCPF in 2019 and Top under 35 MCA in Kenya- 2021 by Youth Agenda, an
organization affiliated to the Ministry of ICT and Youth Affairs as well as United Nations
Development Program (UNDP)

FOUNDERS &
PARTNERS
Bcom (Accounting & Finance)
MBA (Professional Accountancy)

BOB MWITI - DIRECTOR

After graduating from the university here in the US, I felt a heavy burden over me seeing
the few Africans, specifically from Kenya who knew about study opportunities in the US.
What amazed me most was the spirit and knowledge of Indians about graduate
programs in the US. In my school, Indians formed the majority of international students and
also represented the biggest bulk of international students in American colleges. On the
other hand, most African students didn’t know where to begin in their pursuit of American
high education. Many didn’t know which schools and programs to consider, how to get
funding, and how to navigate through the visa processes.

It’s because of these challenges that I co-founded this organization to primarily help
international students like you. Our goal in this program is to ensure that we provide
optimal guidance through the many processes inclined to ultimately attending a US
university and pursuing your master’s and offering career guidance and assistance after
graduation. I have received various accolades for my role in co-founding The KENYA Airlift
Program and impacting people’s lives.

In 2021, I received The Global Impact Award by the International Council of Educational
Professionals (ICEP).In 2018, I was recognized by African Warrior Magazine as one of the
40 most Inspiring Kenyan Men Living In USA.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Acquiring Funding........................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Career Support ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................................... 4

ENROLMENT STEPS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

ROLE OF THE AIRLIFT SACCO (TAS)...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
REGULAR OPTION SACCO CONTRIBUTION PACKAGE OPTIONS................................................................................................. 8
PARALLEL OPTION CONTRIBUTION ............................................................................................................................................... 8

BREAKDOWN OF THE KENYA AIRLIFT PROGRAM FEATURES .......................................................................................................................... 9

SUMMARY OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE PROGRAM............................................................................................................................................... 11
South Dakota State University (SDSU) ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) .......................................................................................................................................13
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) ............................................................................................................................ 14
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) ................................................................................................................................... 15
Missouri State University ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
University Of Kentucky (UK)....................................................................................................................................................... 17
University of Louisville (UofL) ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
University of Delaware (UD)....................................................................................................................................................... 19
Montclair State University (MSU)................................................................................................................................................ 20
Illinois State University (ISU) ........................................................................................................................................................21
University of South Florida (USF) ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Michigan Technological University (MTU) .................................................................................................................................23
University Of Georgia (UGA) ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
University of Wisconsin- Madison (UWM) ..................................................................................................................................25
North Carolina State University (NCSU) .................................................................................................................................... 26
University of Maine (UMaine) .................................................................................................................................................... 27
Rowan University ........................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Kansas State University .............................................................................................................................................................. 29
Elon University ............................................................................................................................................................................. 30
University of Central Florida (UCF) .................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Temple University............................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
San Diego State University ............................................................................................................................................................................... 33
OUR LENDING PARTNERS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
MPOWER Financing- Official Partner .........................................................................................................................................34
Discover ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
WHAT OUR BENEFICIARIES HAVE TO SAY ......................................................................................................................................................... 35
THE KAP GALLERY ..................................................................................................................................................................................................36
OUR LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS ........................................................................................................................................................ 37
OUR OFFICIAL PARTNERS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 38

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OVERVIEW
Every year, the United States absorbs close to 1 million international students from every corner of
the world who migrate to further their studies. On the other hand, thousands of brilliant Kenyans
and other Africans who wish to seek world-class education in USA, fail to do so, simply because
education in USA is too expensive for them and they have no access to any kind of funding that
would facilitate such an endeavor.

The KENYA Airlift Program seeks to help brilliant Kenyans achieve that dream of studying in USA
regardless of their financial background. We only accommodate ambitious, and incredibly
talented Kenyans who are willing to take a leap of faith in joining the tech industry in order to make
their American dream a reality. One does not need to have an IT bachelor’s degree to pursue an
IT -related master’s course in USA through the program.

This award-winning program is trying to fix 2 major challenges Kenyan students face in their quest
to study in America, namely:

• Acquiring funding
• Career support

Acquiring Funding
In Kenya, currently there are no banks that offer international student loans for those wishing to
study abroad. Through this program, we are trying to emulate a country like India that offers such
loans to its citizens wishing to study abroad. We have taken it upon ourselves to find a way of
funding Kenyans who wish to pursue Master’s in IT in USA. We have officially partnered with US-
based lender MPOWER Financing who offer unsecured international student loans to facilitate that,
and we also formed The Airlift Sacco (TAS) to fund our beneficiaries with relocation expenses loans.
Additionally, discover student loans are also available for students with cosigners who are US
permanent residents and have a good credit history.

Also, we understand that it’s quite challenging to find financial aid, and in this program, we assist
our beneficiaries in applying for graduate/teaching assistantships with the schools that we work
with. These assistantships usually pay at least half of the tuition cost and offer stipends to take care
of some of the living expenses.

Career Support.
The US is literally the Mecca of high-quality education. With a master’s degree from an American
university, your profile becomes quite competitive in the corporate world anywhere across the
globe. Besides, blending your master’s with the IT training skills that we offer, such as Robotic
Process Automation (RPA), and Data Science (Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence), is
usually the hallmark of career greatness. These skills are the most sought-after in the contemporary
corporate arena.

By packaging you well along those two important realms, we are able to help create your value
and make you ripe for any opportunity for career progression after school. We consistently provide
guidance and mentorship at each step of your career ladder to enhance personal growth and
success.

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HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
The KENYA Airlift Program is divided into 2 options based on the
student’s academic and financial ability: REGULAR and PARALLEL.
Students in the regular option are entitled to Airlift relocation loans
while those in parallel are not. Specific differences between the
two options are outlined in the succeeding sections in this
handbook.
HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR GPA
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
**Note**We DO NOT accept work experience as a substitute for Calculate the total number of As in
your transcript.
academic qualifications. Total number of B's
Total number of C's
Regular Option Total number of D's

To qualify for the regular option, one must have at least B plain
mean grade in KCSE with a B plain in Math/Physics, and at least a Grade points
strong second-class lower division (3.0 GPA) in an undergraduate A= 4
in IT, Business, Management, Engineering, Applied Sciences, or B= 3.7
Natural Sciences, and a GMAT/GRE score of 550 and 310 C= 3
respectively. D= 2

Parallel Option For example,

If out of 50 subjects, you did you got: -
To qualify for the parallel option, one must have at least a C+ 12 As
mean grade in KCSE and at least a second-class lower division (2.8 25 Bs
GPA) in an undergraduate in IT, Business, Management, 12 Cs
Engineering, Applied Sciences, or Natural Sciences. One does not 1D
Then,
have to sit for GMAT/GRE in the parallel program but shall have to As ---12x4=48
take care of all their relocation expenses as indicated in Bs ---25x3.7=92.5
subsequent parts of this handbook. Cs ---12x3=36
D's --1x2=2
If you qualify and wish to join either program, follow the steps
below. (48+92.5+36+2) ÷ no. of subjects done.
178.5÷50

ENROLMENT STEPS GPA=3.57

STEP 1: Joining the Airlift Network
Round off to the nearest 0.05
• If you are a qualified candidate interested in the program, =3.55
please join our telegram group of prospective airlift students
using this QR code. https://t.me/+S_M5THJveq1lfymA Qualified interested candidates submit
their application at
www.kenyaairliftprogram.com

• This telegram group will help you interact with program

administrators and other prospective students where you
can ask any questions you may have about the program.

• If you do not have the telegram app, just download it on

your phone for FREE once you’ve scanned the code.

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STEP 2: Apply to The Program

• Visit www.kenyaairliftprogram.com and submit your application. Please note there is a

non-refundable application fee of $10 that is paid at the time of submitting the
application. You will receive a decision within 48 hours.

STEP 3: Making Relevant Program Contributions

• As part of your acceptance into the program, you will be sent a link to make payment
for your contribution depending on your chosen option:
➢ Qualified REGULAR students pay USD 100 SACCO non-refundable registration fees
and choose and purchase the different packages available that entitle you to
various relocation loan amounts as outlined on page 10 of this handbook. All
payments are made through our online system. Link to make payments will be
sent to you once you have been accepted into the program. Please refer to the
page 12 for financial implications of premature program withdrawal.
➢ Qualified PARALLEL students pay USD 100 SACCO non-refundable registration fees
plus a non-refundable upfront fee of USD 1000 and a further one-off payment of
USD 500 before going for visa interview. The USD 500 is refundable in the event
someone isn’t successful in the visa interview and wants to withdraw from the
program.

STEP 4: University Pre-enrolment

• For REGULAR students, after completing the first instalment payment, the onboarding
process begins whereby you will be given access to the training portal which contains all
the study materials for GMAT and GRE. GMAT training is MANDATORY for all regular
students once one has completed making full payments. We are also planning for the
introduction of GRE training for those who choose that option. You are required to
prepare for at least 3 months before taking the GMAT/GRE exams. Students will be
expected to score a minimum of 550 out of 800 in the GMAT or 310 in the GRE to
proceed to the next step.
• PARALLEL students proceed straight to school enrolment without the GMAT/GRE
prerequisite unless it is a requirement for their preferred course. Parallel students who wish
to take GMAT can buy the GMAT training package for an additional fee of $150. This can
be done inside the student’s portal account.

STEP 5: University Enrolment

• After passing your GMAT we evaluate your undergraduate background and apply to the
three universities that best fit your profile and needs. Our career advisory team will work
very closely with you to determine the best options for you.

STEP 6: Applying for Funding

• Once accepted, we guide you on how to apply for graduate assistantships with the
universities as well as apply for unsecured international student loans with our lenders

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 MPOWER Financing (official partner) or Discover Student Loans. The loan and/or
graduate assistantship will enable you to pay for your graduate studies in USA.

STEP 7: Visa Application and Coaching

• Once you get approved for funding, we request your I-20 from the school to seek student
visa.
• Upon processing of your I-20, we start the student visa application process and train you
on how to pass the student visa interview.

STEP 8: Relocation to the US

• Once your visa is approved, we start the process of relocating you to the USA.
• At the time of relocation, The Airlift Sacco (TAS) disburses your loan to take care of the
relocation expenses.

STEP 9: Job Skills Training

• Once you relocate and join university, we will train you on IT job skills as you pursue your
master’s degree. These are amazing high-income skill sets that are geared towards
equipping you with the right competencies after graduation and make your profile
impressive and ripe for many amazing opportunities in the corporate world.

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ROLE OF THE AIRLIFT SACCO (TAS)
• The Airlift Sacco (TAS) plays a critical role in the initial financing
of the Airlifting process.

• We acknowledge that the airlifting process is an expensive affair

hence the need for a source of funding for the student’s
relocation expenses.

• TAS together with our other lenders will provide visa financial Refund Policy
support letter to the US embassy to facilitate visa processing.

• To enroll into this airlift program, REGULAR students are required As a REGULAR student, if you DO
to choose from one of the 4 packages available and make their
NOT succeed in the program, TAS
2 instalments contributions using our online system.
will refund your contribution less
• To enroll into this airlift program, PARALLEL students are required the non-refundable fees and all
to make an upfront fee payment (including Sacco registration) other the expenses that you will
and a further fee upon issuance of the student visa. have incurred at the time of
withdrawal.
• REGULAR students must contribute the full amount for their
package by the time they join our mandatory GMAT training.
•
• There is a USD 30 late fee per month for any late payment of As a PARALLEL student, in case of
your contribution. withdrawal, your upfront
contribution and the Sacco
• TAS will advance the student the amount as per chosen registration fees is non-refundable.
package to take care of all the relocation expenses to USA plus
other living expenses.

• The interest charged on the loan will be 1% per month on a

reducing balance.

• The student will start repaying the relocation loan 6 months after
the disbursement. Loan repayment period is 24 months.

• A student cannot change the package once they have

enrolled, so one must carefully choose the best package that
fits their needs.

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REGULAR OPTION SACCO CONTRIBUTION PACKAGE OPTIONS
Note: There is a non-refundable amount of $500 plus non-refundable SACCO registration fee of
$100 payable with the first instalment.

PACKAGE CONTRIBUTION MONTHLY LOAN

AMOUNT INSTALMENT AMOUNT
Bronze $1,000 $500 $4,500
Silver $2,000 $1000 $6,000
Gold $3,000 $1500 $8,500
Platinum $5,000 $2500 $12,000

* The different package options determine your level of liquidity when you arrive in the US* Bronze

only covers basic relocation expenses such as Passport application, School applications,
Air fare, Visa fees, GMATs/GRE fees, SEVIS fees, Immunizations, and initial rent and lease deposits as
per the relocation budget in subsequent pages of this handbook. With this package, you may have
to meet some expenses such as first month’s groceries, beddings, etc. out of your pocket.

Students who feel they may not have extra pocket money at the time of relocation are advised to
choose a higher package, such as silver.

The gold and platinum packages offer you significantly higher liquidity that could enable you to
purchase other wants, such as laptop, furniture or even a car.

PARALLEL OPTION CONTRIBUTION

Note: There is a non-refundable amount of $1,000 plus a non-refundable Sacco registration fee of
$100 payable with the initial contribution.

AMOUNT REMARKS
$1,000 Initial contribution.
$500 Payable before visa interview

In addition to the above contribution, parallel students take care of all their relocation expenses.
These expenses are not required to be pre-paid upfront but rather as incurred. Such relocation
expenses include, Visa fees, SEVIS fees, Air fare, first month rent & lease deposits etc.

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BREAKDOWN OF THE KENYA AIRLIFT PROGRAM FEATURES

Regular Option Parallel Option

Installment 2 equal monthly Installment $1,100 upfront & $500
payment installments based on payment before visa coaching
package chosen
Relocation 1 Year Relocation 6 Months
timeline timeline
All relocation Yes All relocation No
expenses expenses
covered by covered SACCO?
SACCO?
First month rent & Yes First month rent & No
lease lease
accommodation accommodation
deposit covered deposit covered
by SACCO? by SACCO?
Minimum KCSE B (Mean grade) with B in Minimum KCSE C+ Mean grade
requirement Math/Physics requirement
Minimum 3.0 Minimum 2.8
undergraduate undergraduate
GPA GPA requirement
requirement
Requires a loan No Requires a loan Yes (If GPA is less than 3.0)
co-signer? co-signer?
Full tuition fees & Yes Full tuition fees & Yes
living expenses living expenses
loan available? loan available?
Graduate Yes (Not guaranteed) Graduate Yes (Not guaranteed)
assistantship assistantship
available? available?
Non-refundable $500 plus SACCO Non-refundable $1,000 plus SACCO
fees registration fees registration
GMAT or GRE Yes GMAT or GRE No
required? required?
Minimum GMAT 550 Minimum GMAT N/A
score required score needed
Minimum GRE 310 Minimum GRE N/A
score required score needed
Access To FREE Yes Access To FREE Yes
undergraduate undergraduate
pre-requisite pre-requisite
training training
FREE GMAT self- Yes FREE GMAT self- Yes
study materials study materials
Airport arrival Yes Airport arrival Yes
pickup in USA pickup in USA
FREE IT job skills Yes FREE IT job skills Yes
training offered training offered
while studying in while studying in
USA? USA?

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FREE IT job Yes FREE IT job Yes
placement placement
services offered services offered
after after graduation
graduation?
Continued Yes Continued Yes
support while in support while in
USA USA
Availability of Yes Availability of Yes
internal jobs internal jobs within
within the the program?
program?
Master's study Only STEM Master's study STEM & Business Only
programs programs allowed
allowed
Total relocation Total relocation
cost incurred cost incurred
Passport Initial consultation 1,100
Application & Sacco Fees
Visa Fees Passport 50 (Estimate)
Application
SEVIS Fees Visa Fees 170
School SEVIS Fees 350
Application Fees
First Month Rent All costs borne by the School 130 (Estimate)
SACCO as a loan Application Fees
Lease First Month Rent 600 (Estimate)
Accommodatio
n Deposit
Air ticket Accommodation 600 (Estimate)
Deposit
Mandatory Optional GMAT 150
GMAT Training Training
Final consultation Air ticket 1,500 (Estimate)
Fees
GMAT/GRE Exam Final Consultation 500
Fees Fees
TOTAL 0 TOTAL 5,000

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SUMMARY OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE PROGRAM

We currently work with a select number of universities that offer IT-related STEM and non-STEM
Business programs, graduate assistantship awards and work with our external lenders who offer
international student loans. STEM programs provide up to 3 years of optional practical training
(OPT) after graduation, while non-STEM programs provide 1 year OPT. Non-STEM programs are
suitable for parallel students with little analytical and technical background.

All the beneficiaries of the program will be enrolled at any of the following PREFERRED universities.

1. South Dakota State University (SDSU) – (OFFICIAL AIRLIFT PARTNER)

2. Grand Valley State University (GVSU) – (OFFICIAL AIRLIFT PARTNER)
3. The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) – (OFFICIAL AIRLIFT PARTNER)
4. Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) – (OFFICIAL AIRLIFT PARTNER)
5. Missouri State University – (OFFICIAL AIRLIFT PARTNER)
6. University of Kentucky (UK)- (OFFICIAL AIRLIFT PARTNER)
7. University of Louisville (UofL)- (OFFICIAL AIRLIFT PARTNER)
8. University of Delaware (UD)- (OFFICIAL AIRLIFT PARTNER)
9. Montclair State University- (OFFICIAL AIRLIFT PARTNER)
10. Illinois State University (ISU)
11. University of South Florida (USF)
12. Michigan Technological University (MTU)
13. University of Georgia (UGA)
14. University of Wisconsin, Madison (UWM)
15. North Carolina State University (NCSU)
16. University of Maine (UMaine)
17. Rowan University
18. Kansas State University
19. Elon University
20. University of Central Florida (UCF)
21. Temple University
22. San Diego State University

*We keep expanding and updating the list as we find more good schools. Please note it takes on
average 1 year to prepare to migrate to USA as an international Student through the regular
option and 6 months through the parallel option, so please plan accordingly.

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 South Dakota State University (SDSU)
Founded: 1881
Undergraduate Students: 9,843
Postgraduate Students: 1,198
Acceptance rate: 89%
Location: Brookings, South Dakota
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $8,602
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at SDSU, you must be
willing to study the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Required
Master Of Science in STEM Optional • Supply Chain Manager
Operations Management • Logistics Manager

Master of Science in Non-STEM Optional • Budget Analyst

Economics • Market Researcher

Master of Science in STEM Optional • Market Research Analyst

Statistics • Operations Research Analyst

Master of Science in STEM Optional • Computer Scientist.

Computer Science • Computer Network Architect

Master of Engineering STEM Optional • Operations Manager

• Project Engineer

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 Grand Valley State University (GVSU)
Founded: 1960
Undergraduate Students: 21,112
Postgraduate Students: 2,921
Acceptance rate: 87.5%
Location: Allendale & Grand Rapids,
Michigan
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $14,030
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at GVSU, you must
be willing to study the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Required
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Operations Research
Applied Statistics Analyst
• Computer Scientist
Master of Science in Cyber STEM Optional • Cybersecurity Architect
Security • Cybersecurity Engineer

Master of Science in Data STEM Optional • Big Data Engineer

Science & Analytics • Data Architect

Master of Science in Health STEM GMAT/GRE • Clinical Scientist

Informatics & Bioinformatics • Data Scientist
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Application/Full-stack
Applied Computer Science Developer
• IT Business Analyst
Master of Engineering STEM GMAT/GRE • Systems Analyst
• Electrical & Computer
Engineer
MS Accounting Non-STEM Optional • Corporate Controller
• Financial Controller

MBA Non-STEM GMAT/GRE • Information Technology

Manager.
• Management Consultant

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 The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
Founded: 1950
Total Students: 9,736
Postgraduate students: 2,065
Acceptance rate: 77%
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $19,424
Lender: Discover Finance
To qualify for the airlift program at UAH, you must
be willing to study the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Required
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Business Analyst Manager
Management Science in • Data Business Analyst
Business Analytics
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity Management • Security Auditor
Master of Science in Computer STEM Optional • Architectural Project
Science Manager
• Systems Analyst
Master of Science in Electrical STEM GRE • Network Engineer
and Computer Engineering • Circuits Engineer
MS Industrial & Systems STEM GRE • Engineering Manager
Engineering & Engineering • Operations Manager
Management
MBA Non-STEM Optional • Business Operations
Manager
• Financial Manager
Master of Accountancy Non-STEM Optional • Accountant
• Financial Controller
Masters of Science in STEM GRE • Research Mathematician
Mathematical Sciences • Data Scientist
Master of Science in Physics STEM GRE • Research Scientist
• Data Engineer

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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)
Founded: 1875
Total Students: 9,044
Postgraduate students: 1,865
Acceptance rate: 93%
Location: Indiana, Pennsylvania
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $18,854
KAP Tuition Waiver (12 Credits): $ 6,275
Application Fee: Waived
Lender: Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at IUP, you must be
willing to study the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Examples of Career Pathways

Examination
Master of Science in STEM None • Actuary
Applied Mathematics • Data Analyst
MBA Supply Chain STEM None • Supply Chain Director
Management • Senior Product Manager
MBA Non-STEM None • Information Technology
Manager.
• Management Consultant
MS Strategic Non-STEM None • Media Analyst
Communications • Marketing Analyst

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 Missouri State University
Founded: 1905
Total Students: 22,926
Postgraduate students: 4,183
Acceptance rate: 87%
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $14,746
KAP Tuition Waiver: 4,954
Application Fee: Waived
Lender: Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at MSU, you must
be willing to study the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Examples of Career Pathways

Examination
MS in Project Management STEM None • Project Manager
• Project Coordinator
MS in Mathematics STEM None • Statistician
• Data Scientist
MS in Information STEM None • Information Technology
Technology Manager.
• IT and Network Specialist
Master of Business Non-STEM None • Business Operations Manager
Administration (MBA) • Financial Manager
Master of Accountancy Non-STEM None • Accountant
• Financial Controller
MS Computer Science STEM GRE • Computer scientist
• Systems Analyst
Master of Science, STEM GMAT/GRE • Cyber Security Analyst
Cybersecurity • System Forensics Auditor

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 University Of Kentucky (UKY)
Founded: 1865
Total Students: 30,546
Postgraduate students: 7,166
Acceptance rate: 96%
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $36,295
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at UKY, you must be
willing to study the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Required
MS Data Science STEM Optional • Statistician
• Business Intelligence Analyst

MS Finance STEM GMAT/GRE • Corporate Investment Banker

• Financial Analyst

STEM GMAT/GRE • Logistician

MS Supply Chain • Business Operations Specialist
Management

STEM GRE • Biomedical Scientist

MS Biomedical Engineering • Biomaterials Developer

STEM GRE • Computer Network Architects.

MS Computer • Database Engineer
Engineering
STEM GRE • Systems Engineer
MS Electrical • Control Engineer
Engineering
STEM Optional • Software Developer
MS Computer • Database Administrator
Science

MS Marketing Non-STEM Optional • Marketing Manager

• Marketing Analyst

MS HRM & Non-STEM Optional • Operations Manager

Analytics • HR Analyst

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 University Of Louisville (UofL)
Founded: 1798
Total Students: 15,641
Postgraduate students: 5,789
Acceptance rate: 73%
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $28,670
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at UofL, you must be
willing to study the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Required
MS Accounting & Analytics STEM Optional • Financial Analyst
• Financial Controller

MS Business Analytics STEM Optional • Business Analyst Manager

• Data Business Analyst

STEM Optional • Database Administrator

MS Computer Science • Systems Developer

STEM Optional • Control Engineer

MS Electrical Engineering • Systems Engineer

STEM GRE • Research Scientist

MS Physics • Data Engineer

STEM Optional • Project Engineer

MS Mechanical Engineering • Operations Manager

STEM GRE • Quantitative Analyst

MS Mathematics • Data Scientist

STEM GRE • Process Engineer

MS Industrial Engineering • Operations Engineer

STEM GRE • Manufacturing Engineer

MS Bioengineering • Biomedical Engineer

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 University of Delaware (UDEL)
Founded: 1833
Total Students: 24,120
Postgraduate Students: 4,168
Acceptance rate: 66%
Location: Newark, Delaware
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $33,150
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at UDEL, you must
be willing to study the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Required
MS in Business Analytics STEM Optional • Information Security Analyst
and Information • IT Business Analyst
Management
MS Statistics STEM Optional • Market Research Analyst
• Operations Research Analyst
MS Bioinformatics and STEM Optional • Biologist
Computational Biology • Clinical Systems Analyst
MS Robotics STEM GRE • Automation Expert
• Process Manager
MS Computer Science STEM GRE • Software Developer
• Database Administrator
MS Data Science STEM Optional • Software Engineer
• Machine Learning Engineer
MBA in Business Analytics STEM GMAT • Business Analyst
• Business Consultant
MS Accounting Analytics STEM Optional • Financial Controller
• Senior Accountant
MS Finance STEM GMAT/GRE • Financial Officer
• Financial Controller
MS Economics and STEM GRE • Economist
Applied Econometrics • Financial Analyst

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 Montclair State University (MSU)
Founded: 1908
Total Students: 21,115
Postgraduate Students: 4,127
Acceptance rate: 83%
Location: Montclair, New Jersey
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $20,567
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at MSU, you must
be willing to study the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Examples of Career Pathways

Examination
Required
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Business Analyst Manager
Business Analytics • Data Business Analyst
Master of Science in Data STEM Optional • Data Analyst
Science • Database Administrator
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Human Resource Analyst
Human Resource Analytics • Operations manager
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Marketing Management
Digital Marketing Analytics Analyst
• Digital Marketing Analyst
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Computer & Information
Computer Science Systems Manager
• Database Administrator

Master of Science in STEM Optional • Cybersecurity Architect

Cybersecurity • Cybersecurity Engineer
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Statistician
Mathematics • Data Scientist
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Statistician
Statistics • Analyst
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Operations Research
Applied Mathematics and Analyst
Statistics • Statistician

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 Illinois State University (ISU)
Founded: 1857
Total Students: 20,784
Postgraduate students: 2,454
Acceptance rate: 81%
Location: Normal, Illinois
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $18,792
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at ISU, you must
be willing to study the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Required
Master of Technology in STEM GRE • Operations Manager
Quality Mgt & Analytics • Quality Control Manager

Master of Science In applied STEM GRE • Economist

Economics • Data Scientist
Master of Science in Financial STEM GRE • Management Analyst
Economics • Financial Analyst

Master of Science in STEM GRE • Financial Analyst

Quantitative Economics • Data Scientist
Master of Science in STEM GRE • Computer Systems Analyst
Information Systems • Data Analyst
Master of Technology in STEM GRE • Project Manager
Project Management • Project Coordinator
MBA Non-STEM GMAT • Project Manager
• Operations Manager

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 University of South Florida (USF)
Founded: 1956
Undergraduates: 37,027
Postgraduate Students: 10,810
Acceptance rate: 50%
Location: Tampa, Florida
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $17,325
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at USF, you must
be willing to study the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Required
Master Of Science in STEM GRE • Chief Information Security
Cybersecurity Officer
• Information Security Analyst
Master Of Science in STEM GMAT/ GRE • Data Analyst
Business Analytics & • Business Analyst
Information Systems
Master Of Science in STEM GRE • IT Project Manager
Information Technology • Information Security
Manager
Master of Science in STEM GRE • Information Security
Computer Science Manager
• Computer & Information
Systems Manager
Master of Science in STEM GRE • Engineering Manager
Engineering • Production Manager

MS Accounting Non-STEM GMAT/ GRE • Corporate Controller

• Financial Controller

MBA Non-STEM GMAT/ GRE • Process Manager

• Marketing Manager

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 Michigan Technological University (MTU)
Founded: 1857
Total Students: 7,009
Postgraduate Students: 1,200
Acceptance rate: 70%
Location: Houghton, Michigan
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $32,318
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at MTU, you must be
willing to study the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Required
Master of Science in STEM GRE • Software Engineer
Cybersecurity • Cyber Security Analyst
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Operations Manager
Computer Science • Project Engineer
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Marketing Research Analyst
Applied Statistics • Biostatistician
Master of Science in Data STEM Optional • Data Analyst
Science • Database Administrator
Master of Science in Health STEM Optional • Bioinformatician
Informatics • Clinical Informaticist
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Field Service Engineer
Electrical and Computer • Hardware Design Engineer
Engineering
Master of Engineering STEM Optional • Engineering Manager
Management • Product Development
Manager
MS Accounting Non-STEM Optional • Tax Accountant
• Finance Manager

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 University Of Georgia (UGA)
Founded: 1785
Total Students: 40,118
Postgraduate Students: 9,952
Acceptance rate: 48%
Location: Athens, Georgia
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $27,682
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at UGA, you must
be willing to study the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Required
Master of Applied STEM GRE • Computational Analyst
Mathematical Sciences in • Data Analyst
Mathematics

Master of Science in STEM GRE • Systems Designer

Computer Science • Application Developer

Master of Science in Artificial STEM GRE • Artificial Intelligence

Intelligence Specialist/Developer
• Machine Learning Engineer
Master of Science in STEM GRE • Programmer Analysts
Bioinformatics • Bioinformatics Scientist

Master of Science in Business STEM GRE • Data Analysis Scientist

Analytics • Business Analyst

Master of Science in STEM GRE • Critical Infrastructure

Cybersecurity and Privacy Manager
• Network Security Manager
MS Engineering STEM GRE • Engineering Manager
• Engineering Supervisor

MS Statistics STEM GRE • Research Associate

• Technical Consultant

Master of Accountancy Non-STEM GMAT • Senior Accountant

• Accounting Controller

MBA Non-STEM Optional • Business Manager

• Chief Executive Officer

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 University of Wisconsin- Madison (UWM)
Founded: 1848
Total Students: 50,000
Postgraduate Students: 12,500
Acceptance rate: 57%
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $25,415
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at UWM, you must
be willing to study the following programs:
Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways
Required
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Information architect.
Information • Database administrator.

MBA- Supply Chain STEM GMAT • Enterprise Resource Planning.

Management • Global Trade.
MS in Business Analytics STEM GMAT • Business Analyst
• Data scientist
MS in Supply Chain STEM GMAT • Supply Chain Director
Management • Senior Product Manager
MBA- Technology Strategy STEM GMAT • Business Manager
and Product Management. • Operations Manager
M.Sc. Statistics STEM Optional • Statistician
• Analyst
M.Sc. Business - Finance, Non-STEM Optional • Financial Analyst
Investment and Banking • Investment Banker
M.Sc. Business - Non-STEM Optional • HR Manager
Management and Human • HR Consultant
Resources
M.Sc. Business – Marketing Non-STEM Optional • Marketing Manager
• Market Analyst
M.Sc. Business - Operations Non-STEM Optional • Operations Manager
and Technology • Business Process Analyst
Management
M.Sc. Business - Risk Non-STEM Optional • Risk Analyst
Management and • Risk Manager
Insurance
M.Sc. Economics Non-STEM Optional • Economist
• Financial Analyst

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 North Carolina State University (NCSU)
Founded: 1887
Total Students: 36,304
Postgraduate Students: 10,331
Acceptance rate: 46%
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $19,853
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at NCSU, you must be
willing to study the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Required
Master of Bioinformatics STEM Optional • Bioinformatics Scientist
• Bioinformatics Analyst
Master of Applied STEM GRE • Actuarial Analyst
Mathematics • Computational Analyst
Master of Engineering STEM GRE • Project Engineer
Management • Architectural Project Manager
Master of Statistics STEM GRE • Statistician
• Financial Analyst
Master of Financial STEM GRE • Financial Analyst
Mathematics • Financial Planner
Master of Mathematics STEM GRE • Statistician
• Data Scientist
Master of Accounting Non- STEM GMAT • Accountant
• Consultant
MBA Non- STEM GMAT • Business Manager
• Operations Manager
MS Economics STEM Optional • Economist
• Economic Analyst
Master of Technical Non-STEM GRE • Data Consultant
Communication • Project Manager

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 University of Maine (UMaine)
Founded: 1865
Total Students: 11,561
Postgraduate Students: 2,131
Acceptance rate: 92%
Location: Orono, Maine.
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $30,282
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at UMaine, you must
be willing to study the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career

Required Pathways
MS Information Systems STEM Optional • Business Analyst
• Information Scientist
MS Data Science and Engineering STEM Optional • Data Engineer
• Business Analyst
MS Computer Science STEM GRE • Architect Developer
• Application Developer
MS Computer Engineering STEM GRE • Circuits Engineer
• Controls Engineer
MS Spatial Information Science STEM GRE • Information &
and Engineering visualization Analyst
MS Financial Economics STEM GMAT/GRE • Financial Analyst
• Economist
MS Electrical Engineering STEM GRE • Engineering Manager
• Systems Engineer
MS Applied Mathematics STEM GRE • Operations Research
Analyst
• Financial Analyst
MS Statistics STEM GMAT/GRE • Statistician
• Data Scientist
MBA Non- STEM GMAT • Product Development
Manager
• Business Manager
MS Accounting Non- STEM Optional • Accountant
• Statistician
MaineMBA in Finance STEM Optional • Financial Analyst
• Finance Manager

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 Rowan University
Founded: 1923
Total Students: 16,011
Postgraduate Students: 3,607
Acceptance rate: 78%
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $21,890
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at
Rowan, you must be willing to study
the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Required
MS Cybersecurity STEM Optional • Cybersecurity Architect
• Cybersecurity Engineer
MS Data Science STEM Optional • Data Analyst
• Data Manager
MS Bioinformatics STEM Optional • Clinical Scientist/Analyst
• Data Scientist
MS in Electrical and STEM Optional • Systems Engineer/Control
Computer Engineering Engineer
• Computer Engineer
MS Computer Science STEM Optional • Software Developer
• Database Administrator

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 Kansas State University
Founded: 1863
Total Students: 20,229
Postgraduate Students: 4,610
Acceptance rate: 94%
Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $20,703
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at KSU, you must be
willing to study the following programs:
Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways
Required
MS Data Analytics STEM Optional • Data Analyst
• Data Manager
MS Statistics STEM Optional • Statistician
• Data Scientist
MS Mathematics STEM Optional • Statistician
• Data Scientist

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 Elon University
Founded: 1889
Total Students: 7117
Postgraduate Students: 826
Acceptance rate: 72%
Location: Elon, North Carolina
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $27,881
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at Elon, you must be
willing to study the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Required
MS Business Analytics STEM Optional • Business Analyst Manager
• Data Business Analyst
MS Accounting Non-STEM Optional • Accountant
• Budget Analyst
MBA Non-STEM Optional • Business Manager
• Chief Executive Officer

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 University Of Central Florida (UCF)
Founded: 1963
Total Students: 70,400
Postgraduate students: 9,800
Acceptance rate: 57%
Location: Orlando, Florida
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $22,467
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at UCF, you must be
willing to study the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Required
MS Mathematical Science STEM GRE • Statistical Analyst
• Quantitative Analyst

MS Forensic Science STEM GRE • Forensic Scientist

• DNA Analyst

STEM GRE • Data Analyst

MS Statistics & Data Science • Data Scientist

STEM GRE • Database Administrator

MS Computer Science • Computer Systems Analyst

STEM GRE • Computer Vision Engineer

MS Computer Vision • Machine Learning Specialist

STEM GRE • Intrusion Detection Specialist

MS Cybersecurity & Privacy • Cybersecurity Analyst

STEM GRE • Business Intelligence Analyst

MS Data Analytics • Data Analyst

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 Temple University
Founded: 1884
Total Students: 37,365
Postgraduate students: 10,058
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Acceptance rate: 77%
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $27,596
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at Temple University,
you must be willing to study the following programs:

Program Designation Entrance Examples of Career Pathways

Exam
Required
MS Computational Data Science STEM GMAT/GRE • Data Engineer
• Data Architect

MS Information Science & Technology STEM Optional • Software Developer

• Systems Administrator

STEM Optional • Cybersecurity Auditor

MS Information Technology Auditing & • Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity

STEM Optional • Statistical Analyst

MS Mathematics • Quantitative Analyst

STEM Optional • Project Engineer

MS Electrical Engineering • Electrical Engineer

STEM Optional • Automation Engineer

MS Engineering Management • Construction Project Engineer

STEM Optional • Maintenance Engineer

MS Mechanical Engineering • Mechanical Engineer

STEM Optional • Nuclear Engineer

MS Physics • Aerospace Engineer

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 San Diego State University
Founded: 1897
Total Students: 35,578
Postgraduate students: 4,492
Location: San Diego, California
Acceptance rate: 47%
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $32,882
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at San Diego State
University, you must be willing to study the following
programs:

Program Designation Entrance Examples of Career Pathways

Exam
Required
MS Applied Mathematics STEM GRE • Statistical Analyst
• Quantitative Analyst

MS Information Systems STEM GRE/GMAT • Systems Analyst

• Systems Administrator

STEM GRE/GMAT • Cybersecurity Auditor

MS Cybersecurity Management • Cybersecurity Analyst

STEM Optional • Cybersecurity Analyst

MS Computational Science • Applications Developer

STEM GRE • Project Engineer

MS Electrical Engineering • Electrical Engineer

STEM Optional • Informatics Analyst

MS Bioinformatics & Medical • Informatics Manager
Informatics

STEM Optional • Computer Systems Analyst

MS Computer Science • Software Developer

STEM GRE/GMAT • Data Scientist

MS Big Data Analytics • Data Analyst

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OUR LENDING PARTNERS
MPOWER Financing- Official Partner ABOUT MPOWER FINANCING
MPOWER is our official lending partner and offers For more information about MPOWER
UNSECURED international student loans of up to USD Financing, please visit;
100,000 (over 2 academic periods) to study in USA.
https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/
Discover
Discover provides secured student loans to those ABOUT DISCOVER
with a creditworthy cosigner who is a US permanent
resident or a US citizen. For more information about Discover,
please visit;
https://www.discover.com/student-
All loans are approved prior to seeking the student loans/
visa and then directly disbursed to the select
universities we are partnering with once the student
reports to the school.

***PLEASE NOTE***
MPOWER and Discover loans can be used for tuition and living expenses. It is also expected that
a student can work on campus to take care of some of his/her living expenses.

By Joining this program, students are NOT guaranteed all loans approvals or graduate assistantship
scholarships, visa approvals as well as university acceptance and or post-graduation jobs.

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WHAT OUR BENEFICIARIES HAVE TO SAY
Kelvin Ongaga
Illinois State University (ISU)
“The KENYA Airlift Program gives the sons and
daughters of the hoi polloi a chance in life.
Being part of the program has impacted me
positively. I cannot wait to see how the
coming years pan out.”
Elosy Kithinji
Illinois State University (ISU)
“Being part of The KENYA Airlift Program has
been the most rewarding experience ever!
They’ve held my hand since the first day I
moved to the US till now (1 year later).
They’ve continuously supported, advised,
guided and walked with me in the pursuit
of my American dream, without which I
wouldn’t be where I am today.”
Janet Mwangi
Grand Valley State University
(GVSU)
“The process is smooth and straightforward,
but you need to do your part too as a
student. Bob goes out of his way to ensure
you get what you signed up for - and more. I
would recommend the program for their
professionalism and excellent services! It is
a hidden gem; I hope more people realize
this and take advantage of the opportunity
to advance their careers in IT and ultimately
improve their lives.”
Wilfred Mwiti
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
“I am honored to be one of the first beneficiaries of The KENYA
Airlift Program. I sincerely thank the program for assisting me
throughout my journey and for offering me a job after
graduation. I cannot thank you enough. I want to give my
best in my role as the program manager to make sure that
those coming through the program succeed like I did.”
Jackson Omushien
Illinois State University (ISU)
“I had been struggling to find admission and moving abroad
for close to four years but upon joining The KENYA Airlift
Program, it took less than 6 months after my second GMAT
exam. I completed my undergrad in 2015 and now I have
managed to get a scholarship towards my graduate studies
in Applied Economics (A STEM Program with an
amalgamation of IT courses). It was a swift process which
made me got accepted to all the schools I applied.
Furthermore, there is visa coaching that tremendously
increases one's probability of getting a visa (more than 85%
visa approval rating). Thanks to the team for the assist even
after landing in America
.
Alex Gichuki
Grand Valley State University (GVSU)
“Not only do they help you with your school application
process but also prepare you for the visa interview to increase
your chances of approval. I am forever grateful for the
overwhelming support that I received through the program. I
would highly recommend The KENYA Airlift Program and
Appstec America, anytime, all the time, to international
students like me who wish to study IT related programs in the
USA.”
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 THE KAP GALLERY

Beneficiaries of the program take a A section of students attending a Some KAP staff at Muthaiga
group picture during a past airlift past airlift luncheon listen sq office, Nairobi going
luncheon event. attentively to the proceedings. through a meeting of the daily
operations of the program.

MPOWER Financing Director Wilfred shares a hearty moment

Jen White receives an Bob together with Elosy and Wilfred take a
with his professors and KAP
appreciation token from KAP in picture pose during Elosy’s graduation.
Director Bob Mwiti (right).
a past airlift event.

KAP director, Bob presents the car keys to

Felix and Bosco who were among tens of students leaving
Wilfred who received this BMW as part of his
at the same day in Aug 2022, wave goodbyes to their
employment benefits as a manager for the
families at JKIA, Nairobi.
program!

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OUR LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS
In Kenya, please visit us at;

HEAD OFFICE
Muthaiga Square, Opposite Muthaiga Police Station, 3rd Floor, Ste 311.
P.O Box 49284, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 0721263977

For directions, you can locate the building via google maps by following this link.
https://goo.gl/maps/23VJxzKSTj1gaivg8

In The United States;

Wells Fargo Center.

100 S. Ashley Drive, Suite 600, Tampa, FL, 33602
Tel: +1 (813) 333 1080

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OUR OFFICIAL PARTNERS For any questions about this
amazing program, you can send
us an email at
airlift@kenyaairliftprogram.com

SOME OF OUR AWARDS

Hon DMK Kiogora

Bob Mwiti

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