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I am a student at High Ridge High School in Nairobi. Previously I attended Little Prince Primary School. I could not have joined high school if it weren't for this scholarship program. My mother is jobless and she could not afford to always provide us with food. I will work hard to rescue my family from poverty and help other needy people in my slum community. I am so grateful for this opportunity.

Agnes’s family has faced great financial struggles; however, even when they are unable to pay for food or rent, they still prioritize her school fees. This has made Agnes incredibly hardworking, disciplined and studious. She is a high achiever in school. Agnes dreams of becoming a neurosurgeon, which stems from her desire to save as many lives as possible. She is also passionate about neglected children and hopes to one day start an orphanage.

I am a student at Sironga Girls High School, and I previously attended Lang'ata West Primary School. It was not easy to join school as my father did not have the fees for admission. I am so grateful for the opportunity of this scholarship. Due to the pandemic, my parents lost jobs and income, and struggled to put food on the table. I have not lost hope, and am still studying and working hard to stay on the same level as the ther students.

I attended Desert Streams School and now am a student at Wamagan Girls School. The school is close to Mount Kenya, and it is very cold which was an adjustment coming from Nairobi. I work hard to achieve my goals because coming from the slums, this scholarship is my only chance to attend high school. I will study very hard to ensure that I can pass. I am very thankful for this opportunity.

"My ambition in the future is to get good grades throughout my high school career. I want to join a campus and study as a cardiologist. I would like to get a job at one of the biggest hospitals in Kenya and also be traveling from place to place treating people with heart problems. In 10 years to come I would like to find myself flying from place to place treating people. My inspiration is to help the poor and educate the children who can't help themselves in which I can form an organization that helps to sponsor those who are in need. I will also not forget these people who helped me go to school. I will help them in any way I can. My personal goal is to help my parents move to a better place and to buy them some of the things that they will want in the years to come."

"My aunt has been helping by buying my books since my mother died...In the future I would like to be a doctor so that I can help my family out of this poverty and also help our community against all the crimes. I want to help us to have good health services. Through becoming successful in education I will be able to help my society and support them. In the years to come I am hoping to be working as a doctor. I will be saving lives and use it to help my family and community at large."