Al-Mukhusin is a bright student who shows initiative. He lets his personality shine in the classroom and in drama. Math is his favorite subject, and he hopes to study to become a doctor in the future. Al-Mukhusin is the second oldest of his family, and his older brother attends secondary school elsewhere. His father is an entrepreneur in Monduli, and his mother tends sheep. He looks up to his older brother for direction in his education and values his support and encouragement. Al-MukhusinÕs family is supportive of his education, but is not able to provide for his school fees.

Alexander is the lastborn child in a family of four. All his elder siblings have all dropped out of school in primary level due to lack of school fees. His mother is single and unemployed. She has been ailing and can rarely manage to do manual work to cater for her children. Despite all odds alexander managed to perform very well in his primary level education. He is determined to achieve his goal of becoming a doctor in future. As a doctor, he believes that he will help the poor in the society access medical services. Alexander believes that education is the key to success.

Bredah is an outgoing girl who is determined to excel in life despite all odds. She is the third born child in a family of six. Her parents are poor and only does casual jobs to cater for their big family. In school Bredah would get ridiculed by fellow students since her uniform was torn and her parents could not afford to buy her a new one. Despite missing many school days due to school levies, Bredah worked tirelessly to emerge among the best students in her school. Her dream is to become a nurse in future to help many patients who suffer in hospitals due to lack of good care. Bredah believes that hard work never goes unrewarded.

Pranshi is studying in class 9th and is very fond of dancing. She wants to become a Bank Manager in the future. She likes to actively participate in co-curricular activities and is supportive of her classmates.

Lalit is studying in class 9th. His favorite game is cricket and he wants to become a cricketer when he grows up. He also likes dancing in his free time. Lalit is dedicated to both his studies and cricket, he likes to balance between both and perform well both in school and on the field.

I am Ishra Shaban, a 15 year old student at Upper High School Nairobi. I attended Tenderlings Primary where I scored 388 marks on the KCPE. I really had hard times when I was joining high school and I was even sent back, it was by grace that this scholarship came my way. I really appreciate the support and worked hard to achieve good grades. I have had challenges studying at home too, I do not have any revision material even though I borrow from friends. I study very hard and am sure I will achieve my dream grades and marks. Both my mother, brother and I live in my uncle's house, we do not have any house or home. I haven't seen my father for years and even lost hope of seeing him again. We have suffered, but I thank God since due to this program I am in school.

My name is Pauline Atieno from Bishop Okoth Ojola secondary school, I joined from Ngei primary school where I scored 315 marks on the KCPE. I managed to join the school because of the scholarship I got from SHOFCO. My parents are poor and could not manage that kind of huge school fees. My parents do not have jobs and the little my father gets is channeled to food and house rent alone. My family is large and consists of 7 people, providing for our needs has been difficult.I thank you so much for this support.

My name is Damallyne Merrine Apoda and I attend Othaya Girls High School. I previously scored 375 marks on the KCPE from Anajali Primary School. The environment in high school was completely different and I was really challenged during the first week. It was too cold to manage, as time went by I started managing it so well. I also got new friends and the teachers there are very friendly. I also had problems with time keeping. Attending school the school was difficult, as there were no school fees and my parents were stranded. I really thank God for the scholarship program. I joined a very good school and my dreams of getting good grades are still alive. My prayers are for things to get back to normal and place my efforts on studies.