Meet the Scholars 2011

Antony (far left); graduate from INEB San Lorenzo

Antony is 14 years old and graduated from middle school this past October at the top of his class. He plans to study accounting at a private high school in Huehuetenango. He is a shy young man but is an extremely hardworking and motivated individual that has been able to overcome many obstacles in his life. He comes from a very low-income family where his grandmother is the sole provider for him, his younger sister and his mother who suffers from a mental disability.

Antony needs approximately $520 to continue his studies at the private school of his choice.

Lucky (far right); graduate from INEB San Lorenzo

Lucky is 15 years old and also recently graduated from middle school at the very top of her class. She plans to go to high school to study elementary education. Lucky comes from a family of 6 brothers and sisters of which she is the youngest female. Her father passed away when she was a toddler and since then her mother has supported the family by washing clothes by hand. Lucky has earned top grades and participated actively in her church, school clubs and summer camps.

Lucky needs approximately $520 to continue her studies at a private school of her choice. 

Melvin (front and center); graduate from INEB San Lorenzo

Melvin is 15 years old and graduated from middle school this past fall at the top of his class. He plans to study to become a teacher and go on to get a Bachelor's degree. He loves sports and drawing and has been a great role model for his peers. Melvin is an amazing, charismatic young man that gives his best to everything he does. He is a deserving individual that takes his studies very seriously and is sure to succeed in high school.

Melvin needs approximately $120 to continue her studies at a public school of his choice. 

Vanessa (middle); graduate from INEB San Lorenzo

Vanessa is 14 years old and graduated from middle school this past fall at the top of her class. She plans to study education at the local public high school. Vanessa is a sweet and introspective young lady that loves art and writing. She comes from a single-parent home and lives with her mother and four other siblings in a rural community.

Vanessa needs approximately $120 to continue her studies at the local public high school.

Selvin (front and center); graduate from INEB Chimusinique

Selvin is 18 years old and recently graduated from the middle school of the community I lived in. Throughout his middle school career, he received top honors for his grades. He is an intelligent and studious young man. He is also on the city's youth cycling team and has competed in races throughout the country. Selvin would like to study accounting and business management. He hopes that his studies will allow him to start his own small business and help his family financially.

Selvin needs approximately $520 to continue his studies at a private school of his choice. 

Oneyra (front and center); graduate from INEB Chimusinique

Oneyra is 17 years old and from a poor rural community in the hills of Huehuetenango. She recently graduated from middle school and hopes to continue her high school studies to become an preschool teacher. As a student, she was always a hard worker, going above and beyond what was expected of her. Oneyra hopes to be like some of the teachers she has admired over the years, providing quality education and helping young children fulfill their dreams.

Oneyra needs approximately $520 to continue her studies at a private school of her choice.