– providing educational and psychological support to children worldwide who have lost parents
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100-YEAR VISION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2015
Educational Support (Full-Scholarship) for African Students Who Have Lost Parent(s)
Ashinaga is looking for talented students from 49 Sub-Saharan African countries who have lost one or
both parents and are willing to pursue their further studies in the world’s leading universities. The applicant
must be in the final year of high school, have graduated from high school, or in the first year or second year of
university.
1. Ashinaga Educational Support for African Children
Within the next 50 years, Sub-Saharan Africa has the potential to become the largest region in the
world, not only in terms of population, but also in the size of its economy. However, it is also likely that the
gap between the rich and poor in the continent will dramatically increase. If such a situation comes to
pass, it will be even more difficult for destitute children who have lost parents to receive a decent
education.
Today, the implementation of the “Ashinaga Educational Support for African Children Who Have
Lost Parents” is one of the Ashinaga movement’s central projects. The project aims to provide higher
education opportunities to Africa’s talented children at the world’s leading academic institutions. Ultimately,
it aims to liberate bereaved children in Sub-Saharan Africa from the chains of poverty and provide them
with the education that they require to return to their homes as leaders in the fight against poverty.
2. Requirements
1. Those who have lost one or both parents (submit an official document)
2. Those who have completed 12 years of education (primary and secondary school) within the last two
years, or those who will complete 12 years of education by June 2016
3. Those who are incapable of attending university financially
4. Those who are proficient in either English, French or Portuguese
5. Those who have an outstanding academic performance at school
6. Those who can participate in the two Ashinaga preparatory programs before attending university
7. Those who are willing to return to Africa to contribute to society after graduating from university
8. Those who are not married and without children
9. Those who are in good health condition both physically and mentally
3. Application documents
1. Application forms with 1 Photo
2. Copy of school records (the last 2 years)
3. Copy of certificate of graduation or certificate of enrollment with expected date of graduation
4. Recommendation letter from a principal or a class teacher
5. Copy of Health certificate
6. Copy of official document proving loss of one or both of parents