Kiskeya Education Fund (KEF) and La Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Ureña (UNPHU) located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, have entered into an agreement aimed at providing scholarships to academically strong students in need of financial assistance to pursue their educational aspirations.
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Through this partnership, KEF and UNPHU aim to broaden access to higher education, supporting students and families requiring financial aid for personal, intellectual, and professional growth. This initiative is designed to empower individuals with high academic talent, high economic need, and a demonstrated desire to serve their communities.
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The application and selection process for these scholarships will be managed directly through UNPHU's scholarship department. Prospective scholarship recipients should contact the UNPHU directly.
KISKEYA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS (2024)
LORENA
ELIANNY
ASHLY
Lorena, a 17-year-old from Las Guanábanas, Azua, has lived a story of perseverance, resilience, and dedication. In her community, she has become a role model, leading social projects aimed at improving the lives of her neighbors.​
Despite her family’s financial challenges, particularly her mother who is the main breadwinner of the family, Lorena has not allowed adversity to hold her back. Her passion for change and progress drives her to dream of a better future for her community.
Lorena was a top student in high school and was accepted into the prestigious UNPHU to study civil engineering. Her goal is to find ways to improve infrastructure in rural communities like the one she grew up in and to serve as an inspiration to other young people.
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"This scholarship is much more than financial assistance; it is an open door to a future filled with possibilities. It will allow me to focus completely on my education, develop my skills, and help me make significant contributions to my community." -Lorena
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Elianny, a 16-year-old from Haina, has long-held dreams of becoming a civil engineer to help transform her community. A recent graduate from El Politécnico Martín López, she grew up in a setting with limited opportunities but immense support from her family, particularly her mother, Berónica. As a single mother, Berónica works tirelessly to support Elianny and her two younger siblings, prioritizing their education despite great financial challenges. Elianny’s determination has led her to aim high, envisioning a future where she can use her skills to address the housing and infrastructure needs in her community.​​
With the Kiskeya scholarship, Elianny's full tuition is being paid at the UNPHU where is she is now fulfilling her dream of studying civil engineering. She hopes to specialize in sustainable construction and safe housing to improve living standards and ultimately create high-quality shelters for those in need.
"This scholarship represents a way out, not only to transform my life and my family's life, but to show other young people from my community that, if they fight for their dreams, nothing can stop them." - Elianny
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From Cristo Rey, Santo Domingo, Ashly is a 20-year-old studying medicine, driven by her desire to care for others and improve the healthcare system in her country. She lives in a humble home in San Carlos with her mother and brother, where hard work and love have been central values. Despite financial challenges, her mother has tirelessly supported her education, and Ashly has shown her dedication with outstanding academic performance.​
The rising cost of tuition and additional medical school expenses have stretched her family’s finances to the limit, to the point that Ashly thought she might have to drop out. Thanks to her KISKEYA scholarship, however, she will be able to complete her studies at the UNPHU which has one of the best medical programs in the country.
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"After graduating from the UNPHU, my long-term goal is to further my medical studies abroad and then return to better serve my community with all that I've learned." - Ashly
