The Scholarship Program Students |
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Each student is supported by a team of sponsors. The number of students and sponsors change as students graduate and new students are brought into the program. We have successfully graduated more than 40 students from the program, helping some of these first students through both high school and college - a long term investment! Most of the university students are in a four or five year program. Once they have completed their required courses they must complete their thesis or internship, which we have learned, can take a year or more to complete. Often the scholarship students still need to receive some financial assistance while working toward completing their thesis. After presenting their thesis the students must take the required exams before receiving their professional license. There are fees that the students must pay for the exams and license. The amount of the fees can vary from university to university as well as the professional field. Isabel is a force of nature. As a single mother of two young children—one with special needs—she is simultaneously interning and pursuing a Doctorate in Civil Law. Driven to build a better life for her family, she plans to uplift her community through pro bono work once she becomes a lawyer. Her work at The Office for Protection of Children, Adolescents and the Family are a daunting but important combination of Social Work and Civil Law. Jaqueline has earned her bachelor's degree in Nursing and is currently pursuing a master's degree with an ICU specialization. A true ray of sunshine, Jaqui maintains an unwavering positive attitude through challenges. Her integrity and love of learning will serve her well throughout her career and serves as an example of excellence to her younger sister. Julian is a Physical Education major attending university in Cancun and is currently working on his internships in different school settings. Julian's goal is to teach and mentor children and make a difference in their lives. He says that being involved in sports when he was a child opened up a lot of doors for him and he wants to be able to do the same for others by giving them the opportunity to grow, dream and reach their maximum potential. Julian also plays on several sports teams and helps out his family in his free time. Kalvin is attending Instituto Campechano - Bachelor of Art Education (Dance). Dance is Kalvin‘s passion. He’s living his dream and is also earning his teaching certification, so he will be able to continue to pass on the beautiful tradition of Mexican dance to future generations. We love being able to support this endeavor. Karieli is studying Psychopedagogy (Educational Psychology) at university in Cancun. Karieli loves learning and has enjoyed field trips to a nursing home, a Child Therapy Conference in Puebla and a workshop on neurodivergence and neuroeducation in addition to her regular classes. Her career will undoubtedly touch the lives of many children and she will be well prepared for the challenge. Marlene is a single mother of two who has earned her bachelor's degree in law and is now pursuing a master's degree. She works at the Office for Protection of Children, Adolescents, and the Family on Isla Mujeres, providing legal counsel and intervening in cases of domestic violence, child abuse, and neglect. Marlene also assists at the small school that her mother runs. Eternally grateful for this opportunity, she shares that her sponsors have left a permanent mark on her life and the lives of her children. Geovanny holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology, works at the Isla Diabetes Clinic, and is pursuing a master's degree in Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection. Dedicated to serving others, he shares, "Everything I am learning has a purpose beyond simply earning a degree. I want this knowledge because it will provide me with better tools to prevent risks, reduce vulnerability, protect lives, and serve our community." Conchi is a returning alumna with a nursing degree. We are supporting her tuition as she pursues her surgical certification to advance her career. Excited about this year-long commitment, she will continue working full time as a school nurse while traveling weekly from Isla Mujeres to Merida for classes. |
Students. From left to right: Elias, Michelle, Jaqueline, Alberto, Paloma, Esperanza, Stephanie, Adriana, Loyda, Emily