Foundation Impact
340+
Fully Sponsored
Students
100%
Alumni Success Rate
2025
Marathon Edition
The Eldama Ravine Education Foundation has successfully
educated over 340 fully sponsored needy students at
Uzalendo School. Our alumni have integrated into society
as professionals and leaders across various sectors,
demonstrating how patriotic support towards education
defines Kenya's future. This essay competition
complements our Uzalendo Half Marathon 2025 initiative
to secure further support for bright but financially
challenged students.
Understanding Patriotism
Patriotism is the special affection
that one has for their own country. It represents a
sense of personal identification that someone has with
their country that makes them willing to sacrifice and
promote the country's good.
Indicators of Patriotism
- Loyalty to the Nation and its
leadership
- Readiness to defend the Republic of
Kenya
- Respect for the supremacy of the
Constitution
- Appreciation of national symbols (coat of
arms, national flag)
- Spirit of volunteerism
Benefits of Patriotism
- Unified approach in confronting external
threats
- Commitment to promoting national interest
and sovereignty
- Improved socio-economic and political
development
- A shared sense of belonging
Eligibility & Target Audience
This essay competition primarily targets youth from
Baringo County aged below 30 years.
Youth in the same age bracket from neighboring counties
are also eligible to submit their essays for assessment.
Evaluation Criteria
- Relevance: Alignment with the
topic
- Originality: Novelty and
innovation in addressing the topic
- Clarity: Clear and coherent
presentation of ideas
- Evidence: Use of credible
sources and examples to support arguments
- Impact: Potential impact of
proposed solutions or insights
Bonus Points Available For:
- Creative storytelling around Kenyan heroes
(known or unknown)
- Integration of national history and local role
models
- Visionary thinking about future heroes and
leadership
Awards & Recognition
The top 10 essays will be awarded and
celebrated during the Uzalendo Half Marathon 2025:
| Position |
Cash Prize |
Certificate |
Additional Rewards |
| 1st Place |
KES 30,000 |
Certificate of Excellence |
Publication, Spotlight reading, T-shirt &
Cap |
| 2nd Place |
KES 20,000 |
Certificate of Distinction |
Publication, Branded T-shirt |
| 3rd Place |
KES 10,000 |
Certificate of Recognition |
Branded T-shirt |
| 4th Place |
KES 5,000 |
Certificate of Participation |
Branded T-shirt |
| 5th-10th Places |
KES 3,000 each |
Certificate of Participation |
Branded T-shirt |
Submission Guidelines
- Length: 250-300 words (minus
spaces)
- Format: PDF format, Times New
Roman, font size 12, double-spaced
- Language: English
- Deadline: 18th July 2025 at
5:00 PM
Important: Essays submitted after the
deadline will be REJECTED.
