Announcing NEF’s New Scholarship Beneficiaries
We are excited to announce the 2023 NEF scholarship recipients! Among the new beneficiaries are four young men, the first time since NEF was launched that we’ve awarded scholarships to male students. In addition, NEF is now partnering with a second community school near Lake Victoria, called St. Stephen’s Bujwang’a Mixed Day Secondary School.
The following students are in Form 2 (Sophomore), Form 3 (Junior) and Form 4 (Senior), and they were chosen from an applicant pool of more than 55 students across both schools. To be eligible for support the student must display significant financial need; be disciplined and dedicated to their studies; hold a C or higher; display leadership qualities; and have commitment from their parents/guardians.
BUSIJO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Busijo Secondary School scholarship recipients (front row), Spencer, Shallet, Phioner & Silas with their parents, NEF Program Manager (far left), and members of the School Advisory Committee (Photo courtesy of Anne Truphosa, NEF, 2023).
BUJWANG’A SECONDARY SCHOOL
Bujwang’a Secondary School scholarship recipients (L to R), Shalvine, Moses, Cliff & Mercy with their parents and members of the School Advisory Committee (Photo courtesy of Anne Truphosa, NEF, 2023).
KEEP SCROLLING TO MEET OUR TERTIARY STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES!
NEF Tertiary Students
Damaris Akello, Kisii University, Kenya
Damaris, photo courtesy of the student, 2023.
Damaris Akello, Kisii University, Kenya
24-year-old Damaris hopes to be a nurse. She was accepted into the Bachelor’s degree program in the School of Arts and Sciences at Kisii University. She describes herself as, “hardworking, intelligent, self-determined and I don’t easily give up because I believe in myself and I believe that one day I will make it.”
“Education and skills training unlock our potential to contribute towards an inclusive society.”
Lydia Andera, University of Eldoret, Kenya
21-year-old Lydia, has a passion for education and hopes to be a teacher of “special needs” students. She is on her way to achieving her dream at the University of Eldoret where she is in the Bachelor's of Education program with a focus on “Special Needs Education.”
“Allow each girl to display her capability and you will realize reach has a unique talent to be tapped into.”
Lydia, photo courtesy of the student, 2023.
Willimina, photo courtesy of the student, 2023.
Willimina Juma, Ol’lessos Technical Training Institute, Kenya
Single mom, Willimina, is deeply interested in the intersection of health care and technology. She is studying medical records at Ol’lessos Technical Training Institute because she believes that having “an understanding of medical records and IT systems will allow me to contribute significantly to the advancement of health care services.”
Recent Graduates
Beatrice Ogana
A former NEF scholarship recipient at Busijo Secondary School, Beatrice graduated from a nearby high school and dreamed of continuing her education. She enrolled in a local vocational training institute and was ready to start the first semester, but she could not raise the tuition. She had lost her father many years earlier and her mother struggled to provide for her family. With financial support from NEF, Beatrice was able attend Bumbe Technical Training Institute in Kenya, near Lake Victoria, and she successfully completed a 2-year certificate program in catering and hospitality in July 2023.
Beatrice Ogana, photo courtesy of the student, 2023.
Akinyi Harriet
Harriet graduated from Busijo Secondary School in 2018 with support from NEF. She was the top performing student in her class. Scoring well on the Kenya nation secondary school exam (KCSE), Harriet was offered a spot at Rongo University in the Kitere Hills of Western Kenya. With continued financial support from NEF for her university tuition and lodging, Harriet was able to pursue a B.A. Degree in Education with a focus on the sciences. Harriet graduated in October 2023 in the presence of her mother and NEF staff.
I can now say, "If it were not God and the Nasirumbi Education Fund I couldn't have made it". Thank you very much!
Akinyi Harriet, photo courtesy of the student, 2023.
