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Pan-African Scholars Initiative

Funded by
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Lornah Ballcam
$600
1 winner$600
Awarded
Application Deadline
Sep 16, 2024
Winners Announced
Oct 18, 2024
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
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Eligibility Requirements
Field of Study:
STEM
Background:
International student
Field of Study:
Background:
STEM
International student

International students face a world of challenges when pursuing higher education in the U.S., including language barriers, financial stress, complicated documentation, and a lack of community.

Empowering international students to stick with their dreams and helping them through the process requires sharing resources, knowledge, and networks that can make their transition easier so they can focus on academic excellence and professional development.

This scholarship seeks to provide financial assistance and other support to international students as they pursue their academic goals.

Any high school or undergraduate student who is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) major and an international student may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda are preferred.

To apply, tell us about your background, your experiences as an international student, and why pursuing a college degree is important for you.

Selection Criteria:
International Student, Ambition, Motivation
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Published June 21, 2024
$600
1 winner$600
Awarded
Application Deadline
Sep 16, 2024
Winners Announced
Oct 18, 2024
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
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Essay Topic

Please tell us about your background, particularly as it pertains to your experiences as an international student. With multiple ways to earn a living (including but not limited to social media), why is it important for you to pursue a degree?

50–300 words

Winners and Finalists

October 2024

Winners
Christa Akariza Kanamugire Shekinah
Assumption College
N Franklin, CT
Finalists
Melat Legesse
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
Mabel Frimpong
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA
Sylvia Munzala
San Jacinto Community College
Pearland, TX
Rodgers Matheka
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Eau Claire, WI
Dureti Olana
Union College (NE)
Lincoln, NE

Winning Application

Christa Akariza Kanamugire Shekinah
Assumption CollegeN Franklin, CT
Three years ago, I left Rwanda and came to the United States to continue my education with the hope that the educational opportunities available in the USA will help me to achieve my dream of becoming an aerospace engineer. I was a rising senior in high school when I got a good scholarship to a high school in the United States. I applied to this high school during the Covid pandemic because schools were closed in my country, and I didn’t want to lose an academic year because of Covid. The acceptance letter came when schools in Rwanda were open, but I accepted the offer because I knew I wanted to go to college in the USA. I did my senior year and during that time I applied to various colleges. Assumption University offered me an opportunity to continue my studies. I knew that Assumption University did not have an aerospace engineering major however, it has an engineering program that enables students to graduate with both a liberal arts and engineering degree. I joined the engineering program because I did not want the obstacles I faced to stop me from pursuing my dream. Currently, I am a mathematics major with a minor in engineering science in the 3:2 program of engineering. Going to a liberal arts college enabled me to realize that education offers more than a career. Assumption University helped me to understand that education is a journey of discovering the truth. Despite being a math major I heavily enjoy the philosophy and theology classes because they make me think about other areas of life. These classes provide a holistic education that not only helps me to develop intellectually but also spiritually. I need to obtain a degree because earning a living is different from earning a life.

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Sep 16, 2024. Winners will be announced on Oct 18, 2024.

How will scholarship application information be used?

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Oct 18, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.

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