List of Students Who Need Sponsors

Silvia Koyiano Kaos

Silvia's father has four wives, and has abandonned Silvia's mother. Silvia ran away from home at the age of 11 to avoid being married off. She stayed with an uncle, who supported her, but could not afford to pay for her education, nor prevent her eventual marriage once she reached puberty.

Date of Birth: 01/01/1992
Started Program: 7 years 30 weeks ago
Start Grade: 5th Grade (Class 5)
Current Grade: 12th Grade (Form 4)
School: Olooseos Girls Secondary School
Annual Education Cost: $420

Simantoi Kilama

Simantoi Kilama was only able to go to school about one-third of each year, because her mother could not pay school fees for an entire year, and her father, who was adamantly opposed to educating girls, would not contribute. He demanded that she marry when she completed primary school. When she refused, her father did not speak to her again, until she graduated from medical college and began working as a nurse. Simantoi spends 17% of her monthly income on her family. She has continued her education and in 2010, will graduate from the University of Nairobi in with a degree in psychology, planning to continue her career in nursing.

Date of Birth: 01/01/1982
Started Program: 5 years 47 weeks ago
Start Grade: 12th Grade (Form 4)
Current Grade: University
School: University of Nairobi
Annual Education Cost: $1,200

Agnes Resiato Kitesho

Agnes's father has six wives and "several children" according to her application, but he does not support his family. Her birth mother alone has six children. Agnes managed to get to secondary school, but could not finish without help. She was recommended to MGEF by the principal of her school, who described her as "bright, hardworking, respectful and humble." She completed secondary school and now is enrolled in college to earn a certificate in education. She will graduate in 2011.

Date of Birth: 01/01/1989
Started Program: 4 years 25 weeks ago
Start Grade: 11th Grade (Form 3)
Current Grade: College
School: Samburu Teachers Training College
Annual Education Cost: $850

Nancy Moita Koin

Nancy's father died when she was in primary school and she was left with her mother and three siblings. Her mother has no education and struggles to support her family. The principal of her school reported that Nancy is a very bright student, but was in danger of dropping out due to lack of funds. At the request of her principal, MGEF provided scholarship funds to ensure her continued education.

Date of Birth: 01/01/1990
Started Program: 4 years 30 weeks ago
Start Grade: 10th Grade (Form 2)
Current Grade: University
School: Mt Kenya University
Annual Education Cost: $1,270

Gloria Mumeita Kotente

When Mumeita completed her first year of secondary school, her parents were no longer able to pay school fees. Mumeita was an A student with a bright future ahead of her, so outstanding that letters of recommendation were attached to her application for scholarship from the headteacher of her primary school and from the assistant chief in the area where she lived. Mumeita lived up to these recommendations and graduated from Moi Girls Secondary School in November 2009, achieving an A- on the Kenya national test, almost unheard of for a Maasai girl from rural Kenya. She would like to go to medical school, but has been told that she needs at least an A on the national test to qualify. Her university education is pending.

Date of Birth: 06/18/1992
Started Program: 3 years 30 weeks ago
Start Grade: 10th Grade (Form 2)
Current Grade: Secondary School Graduate
School: College Application Pending
Annual Education Cost: $