Scholarships

STELAS offers scholarships to young women and men who wish to further their education but lack the funds to do so.  The application process requires students to demonstrate financial need, then they may receive funding for trade school or university.

What $2 per day can do

Nadine Mbainade, from N’Djamena, the capitol city of Chad, lost her mother when she was a young teenager.  Since then she has worked hard to support herself by selling food along busy roadways and by braiding hair.  Because many other young women try to make a living this way, competition is fierce.  Nadine barely makes enough money for her food and lodging.  But she did earn a high school baccalaureate degree in 2006 and saved enough money to begin studies at Hautes Etudes Economiques, Comptables, Commerciales et Communication du Tchad.  The money ran out before she could finish her last two academic years, but through a STELAS scholarship she was able to return to college.  Now 24 years old, Nadine is on track to graduate in 2011 with a business degree.  After graduation she plans to help the development of her community by starting her own business and hiring young people.  She also plans to contribute to STELAS’ scholarship program once she has a job.

For less than $2 per day, you can make it possible for young people like Nadine to complete their education and become leaders in their communities.

Download our scholarship application for students/ Telechargez la demande de bourse pour etudiants.
Download our scholarship application for organizations/ Telechargez la demande d’aide pour associations

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Alexia Amuna is a vibrant 13y/o girl who lives in remote village of Wema on the western coast of Kenya. She lives with her parents and 5 siblings. She is the 4^th child of the family and has big dreams.

Alexia dreams of becoming a cardiologist one day. She enjoys going to school and learning however she is not always able to attend. With a monthly school fee of $5 she has to miss classes when her parents are unable to pay the fee. She is a natural leader and this shows up when among her peers. Please support this talented young lady and help her finish grade school so she can achieve her goals in life. By your generous contribution of $5 per month Alexia can attend school daily and graduate to start on her journey.

Jemima lives in the village of Wema, Kenya. She was abandoned at the tender age of 6 by both her parents and is now living with her uncle.  She is now 14yrs old and excited about life. Despite her rough start she wants to be a meteorologist but for now enjoys dancing and poetry. She enjoys reading, dancing and singing.  You can help Jemima by your generous donation of $5 per month to help her complete grade school and start her journey to achieving her goal.

Jacqeline Smith

Jacqueline is a leader among her peers. She is looked up to by the friends as a motivated and outspoken young lady. She is married and has a small child and lives with her husband and inlaws. This has not stopped her from dreaming. She wants one day to become a nurse and be available to her community for health education and screening. She has completed her grade school training and wants to start college and her nursing degree as soon as she can. She however feels stuck in her village and has no way of affording the school fees. She keeps herself busy by making purses and bags using local material and sells to earn a living.

Contact us if you want to learn more about how you can help Jacequelin.