I am honored to be one of the recipients of the Dream of a Child Foundation Scholarship. I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to the foundation for their kind support in financing my studies, especially to Madam Nelly, who has been a great blessing to me. I met Madam Nelly through a mutual friend who is also a beneficiary of the foundation. I had been invited to a youth seminar at her church, where we discussed issues affecting us as youths and how to cope with challenges. It was a difficult time in my life because I had just finished secondary education and lost hope of pursuing higher education due to financial constraints.
Growing up in a less privileged community not only posed financial and academic challenges but also highlighted the value of college education. I wanted to be an example to my community that education is key to success. I talked to Nelly about my situation, and she promised to call back. When she offered to help, it felt like a dream come true, as it was just a day before the university registration deadline. She cleared my high school fee balance, university entry fee, and supported me throughout my university education. Now, I am a graduate of Kenyatta University with a degree in Information Science.
Receiving help from this foundation was life-changing; it changed my perspective and encouraged me to have faith and hope regardless of circumstances. It helped me realize my self-worth and taught me to hold myself in high regard. Without Dream of a Child’s involvement and generosity, I wouldn’t have been able to aim high and reach my potential. The best memory is when we got together for Christmas, receiving presents from the foundation, representing good and caring people attentive to others’ plight.
My prayer for Dream of a Child is that it continues to grow and transform many other children’s lives. Thank you for the life-changing gift and equipping me for a lifetime of success. You have inspired me and taught me that giving back to the community is vital, especially through scholarships.
