The document contains letters from several students in Africa thanking donors for scholarship funds that allow the students to attend university. The students express gratitude for the opportunity to get an education, help their families and communities, and pursue careers such as pastoring, agriculture, health sciences, and computer science.

1. It is because of your generosity that I am
able to focus on my studies and gain
university knowledge that will help me to
improve the lives of other people in my home
village.
I am the only one who managed to go to
university in my family. Thank you for all that
you are doing. May God bless you
abundantly.
—Ezechiel Habwawihe, Burundi
Faculty of Health Sciences
Your gifts make their dreams possible
METROPOLITAN MEMORIAL UMC DIRECT SCHOLARSHIP

2. I am an ordained Elder in the United Methodist
Church and the pastor of Dangambvura East
UMC.
Our church is struggling to raise funds to train
pastors. This (scholarship) is a blessing that I
am very grateful for, as it is an offer most of us
clergywomen rarely get. Thank you so much.
—Daina Matikiti, Zimbabwe
Faculty of Theology
Your gifts make their dreams possible
ASBURY UMC DIRECT SCHOLARSHIP

3. For me being at the University is an achievement,
but for my family it’s a dream come true. My mother
walks with her head high in the sky with pride for
having a daughter who will not only take care of her
in her old age but also the pride of a single mother
who sent a girl child to school in my village.
I may never know which people made the sacrifice
for me to be at Africa University, but the good Lord
in heaven knows their good deeds. I pray a blessing
upon every life and soul that has given up their
hearts’ desires for many of those like me to attain
an education.
—Robinah Nambafu, Uganda
Faculty of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Your gifts make their dreams possible
THE LAWSON FAMILY TRUST DIRECT SCHOLARSHIP

4. The financial assistance you provide is of
great help. It allows me to concentrate on
studying. I have to work hard because of
language challenges and be focused to end
up with the degree. Thank you for your
generosity and support.
—Maria de Lourdes Garcia, Angola
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Your gifts make their dreams possible
JIM AND FENTRESS WAITS DIRECT SCHOLARSHIP

5. Thank you for the support and care you
have shown towards my academic
success. Cherishing the opportunity, I
promise to utilize it fully and make a
difference in the world.
—Salomi Sammy, Nigeria
Faculty of Health Sciences
Your gifts make their dreams possible
JIM AND FENTRESS WAITS DIRECT SCHOLARSHIP

6. Thank you very much for the scholarship.
I and my family are so happy. I am an
ordained pastor of the United Methodist
Church and after graduating, I shall serve
my church.
—Blessing Dzobo, Zimbabwe
Faculty of Theology
Your gifts make their dreams possible
MAGEE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION DIRECT SCHOLARSHIP

7. Your financial generosity has allowed me to be
one step closer to my goal of a career in
Computer Science. It has inspired me to help
others by giving back to the community. I hope
that one day I will be able to help other
students achieve their goals as you have helped
me.
—Wamana Kalumbu,
Democratic Republic of Congo
Faculty of Management & Administration
Your gifts make their dreams possible
HIGHLAND PARK UMC DIRECT SCHOLARSHIP