My name is James, Growing up in loving family with parents, siblings. However, our family faced significant financial instability, which impacted my education. During my early years, I attended a school where I frequently faced the threat of being sent home due to unpaid school fees. I received the NRCF scholarship, which changed my life. This scholarship became a life-changing opportunity for me, opening doors that had previously seemed closed.
With the support of Ngong Road Children’s Foundation, I enrolled at Jagiet Academy, where I completed my primary education. This was a significant milestone for me, as it marked the completion of my foundational education and provided me with a solid educational background. After graduating from primary school, I was able to continue my education at Hospital Hill High School.
High school experiences enriched diverse interactions with people from various backgrounds. This exposure broadened my perspective and enriched my understanding of the world around me. I dedicated myself to my studies, and successfully graduated from high school. This achievement allowed me to realize a long-held dream of mine – the opportunity to pursue higher education at one of Kenya’s prestigious universities.
Currently, I am actively engaged in learning computer packages at NRCF lab. Acquiring essential computer skills, I believe will greatly benefit my life in various aspects. Additionally, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the introductory program of the DirectEd bootcamp. This program involved an examination, and I am proud to share that I achieved a Distinction grade. As a result, I qualified to join the main bootcamp, where I received an access scholarship. This scholarship provided me with a laptop, which has been instrumental in my learning journey during the bootcamp. A wifi device provided ensured uninterrupted internet access, allowing full immersion in online resources and coursework from home, ensuring seamless learning experience.
My ultimate goal is to join Kenyatta University to take a degree course in Information Technology. With a deep passion for technology, I aspire to work for leading tech companies such as Google or Microsoft as a software developer. Technology can transform culture, and I am determined to use it for positive change, especially considering the challenging circumstances of my upbringing in a financially disadvanteged family.
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities and life-changing moments that the NRCF sponsorship has provided me. The experience has been a turning point in my life, offering transformative experiences and opening doors. I am grateful for it.
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