Build Tomorrow’s Workforce: Become a Student Sponsor at Delight Technical College

Kenya’s creative and technical talent is exceptional. But too often, it’s untapped. Young people with the skills to transform industries, launch businesses, and drive innovation don’t get the chance not because of ability, but because of cost.

That’s where you come in.

The Opportunity

Delight Technical College trains the next generation of fashion designers, media professionals, AI specialists, and entrepreneurs. Our graduates work in some of Kenya’s most dynamic industries. Many start their own businesses. All of them have the potential to shape their communities and economies.

But potential alone isn’t enough. Many talented students can’t afford the 13,000 KES per month to train full-time, or the 4,500 KES starter kit they need on day one.

As a sponsor, you remove that barrier. You invest in human potential and you get measurable returns: skilled graduates, a stronger talent pipeline, and the satisfaction of building the workforce Africa needs.

Why Sponsor Students?

For Organizations:

Workforce development: Sponsor students in the fields you need like Fashion & Design, Film Production, Digital Journalism, Artificial Intelligence. Graduates often become employees, interns, or long-term partners.

Corporate social responsibility: Student sponsorships qualify as CSR contributions and demonstrate your organization’s commitment to youth development and skills training.

Brand visibility: Sponsors receive recognition at college events, in communications, and on our website. Your investment becomes part of your public story.

Tax deductibility: Delight is a registered TVETA institution (TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0080/2022). Sponsorships are tax-deductible.

For Individuals:

Direct impact: Know the student you’re sponsoring by name. Receive updates on their progress, attend their graduation, watch them launch careers or businesses.

Mentorship opportunity: Many sponsors develop ongoing mentoring relationships with their students, sharing expertise and networks.

Legacy: You’re creating opportunity for the next generation (opportunity that compounds over years).

What Sponsorship Looks Like

Annual Student Sponsorship

Sponsor one student through a full year of intensive training:

-Fashion & Design (full-time): 132,000 KES per year

-Media & AI (full-time): 111,000 KES per year

-Part-time/Evening programs: 102,000–96,000 KES per year

Your sponsorship covers all monthly training fees. The student covers one-time admission costs (8,500 KES) or you can cover those too.

Semester Sponsorship

Support a student for six months:

-Fashion & Design: 69,000 KES per semester

-Media & AI: 57,000 KES per semester

Perfect for organizations wanting to pilot a sponsorship or supporting multiple students.

Cohort Sponsorship

Sponsor multiple students in a specific field:

-Sponsor 3 students in Fashion Design = 396,000 KES/year (full-time)

-Sponsor 5 students across Media & AI = 555,000 KES/year

Flexible arrangements available for larger commitments

Equipment & Innovation Sponsorship

Fund the tools students need to work at industry standard. A professional sewing machine (50,000 KES), film cameras (80,000+ KES), or AI software licenses (varies). Equipment sponsorships are named, for example, “The [Your Organization] Sewing Lab” or similar.

Recognition & Visibility

Your sponsorship is visible and celebrated:

-Sponsor recognition on Delight’s website and at the campus

-Logo placement in communications and marketing materials

-Invitation to graduation ceremonies, exhibitions, runway shows, and film screenings

-Annual impact report showing where your investment went and what your sponsored students achieved

-Naming rights available for larger commitments (The [Your Name/Organization] Scholarship Fund, The [Your Name/Organization] Media Studio, etc.)

Payment & Commitment

Sponsorships can be structured as:

-Annual commitment: One payment of the full amount at the start of the academic year

-Quarterly payments: 25% at registration, then quarterly installments

-Monthly installments: Spread the commitment across 12 months

-Multi-year agreements: Lock in sponsorship at current rates for 2, 3, or 5 years

How to Get Started

Step 1: Define Your Sponsorship

-How many students? What programmes (Fashion, Media, AI)?

-Annual or semester commitment?

-Direct sponsorship (you choose the student) or general scholarship pool?

Step 2: Contact Us

-Email: [email protected]/Phone: +254 722 533 771

-Subject: “Corporate Sponsorship Inquiry” or “Individual Sponsorship”

Step 3: Finalize Agreement

We’ll prepare a sponsorship agreement outlining commitment, recognition, and impact reporting. All sponsorships are tax-deductible.

Step 4: Meet Your Student

(If direct sponsorship) We’ll introduce you to the student you’re sponsoring. Many sponsors stay in touch throughout the student’s journey and beyond.

Stories from Our Sponsors

TechHub Kenya sponsored three AI students as part of their tech talent initiative. Two were hired into junior developer roles; one is now building an AI-for-agriculture startup with mentorship from TechHub alumni.

Karibu Fashion Collective sponsors two Fashion Design students per year in exchange for internship placements. They’ve hired three sponsored graduates into permanent roles and count Delight as a key talent pipeline.

Amina Hassan (Individual Sponsor) sponsors one Film Production student annually. She attends their graduation, has mentored two sponsored students into their first freelance projects, and says watching them succeed is “the best investment I make.”

The Numbers

132,000 KES = One student’s year-long transformation in Fashion & Design

111,000 KES = One student’s year-long transformation in Media & AI

69,000 KES = Six months that change a student’s trajectory

4,500 KES = A starter kit that levels the playing field

10 sponsors × 13,000 KES/month = 10 students trained annually, multiple career paths opened

Your Impact

When you sponsor a student, you’re not just paying fees. You’re:

-Removing barriers for someone with genuine potential

-Building the skilled workforce Kenya needs

-Creating jobs (sponsored graduates become employers)

-Supporting Africa’s creative and technical excellence

-Gaining a partner in Delight’s mission

Join Us

Organizations and individuals across Kenya from tech companies to fashion houses, from banks to foundations are already investing in student sponsorships. They’re building talent pipelines, fulfilling CSR commitments, and changing lives.

Will you?

Make a sponsorship commitment today. Build the workforce tomorrow. Shape Africa’s future.

Contact: [email protected] | +254 722 533 771 | www.delight.ac.ke