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"I believe that one day my dream of becoming a nurse will come to be true. What I like of nursing is that it involves caring and also being friendly since I am so friendly and I always love caring for others. I believe that I will make it in life. Since I am a hard-working girl, and with the grace of the Almighty God when I shall go on with my education and manage to prosper." Mercy has faced financial difficulties and has sometimes been sent home from school during primary school when her parents could not pay the fees. "What I like is that even through the hardship we are still united and we are happy. What I believe is that it doesn't matter the hardship, where you come from, what you do, but what is important is where you are heading to. I believe that through my studies I will be able to succeed in life."

I attended Cheryl's Watoto Learning Center and now am in high school at Kijabe Girls School in Kiambu County, Kenya. We did not have school fees and my parents wondered if I could join the school. I am so thankful for the scholarship because otherwise I would not be in school. I am working hard to be a better person in the future and provide for my parents and my two brothers. I am so grateful for this opportunity.

I live in the Kibera slums in a village known as Lindi. I have three siblings and live with both parents. My favorite subjects are Math, social studies and science because they engage me and help in critical thinking. My interest is singing and reading inspirational stories that inspire. I am aspiring to be a pilot so that I can fly around the world and also contribute towards improving the lively hoods of people in my community through community projects. I also want to inspire young people to work towards being better each day.

"I would like to be a successful person in my future. I would like to be a doctor and assist my community. I would always like to be of assistance whenever I can. I would like to learn to assist the illiterate by building a learning place for them."

I live in the Kibera slums in a village known as Gatwekera. I have seven siblings and live with both parents. My favorite subjects are science, social studies and Math because they engage me and help in critical thinking. I love going for runs and exercising to be fit. I am hoping to be a professional athlete so that I can compete in long distance races and win medals and be an example to young people who are afraid to take up challenges.

"Despite the fact that I have completed primary school, my aunt has struggled to pay for my school fees. She knows that education is the key to success and I have respected her throughout my life. She found a good boarding school and I started there in Class 2. She manages to cater for my needs. My former school managed to also paid for my school fees since Class 2 and may God bless both of their kindness. I wish to become a chemical engineer and a prominent farmer. I wish to adhere to my dream and be prosperous in my talent in football and basketball. "