Virginia Nduta Irungu
Female
Age 16
Brightstar Secondary School
Boards at school
KCPE 329/500 marks
Father has passed—lives with her mother and 3 younger siblings—her mother tries to fend for the children by hawking on the streets of Nairobi. Normally, Virginia is position one in school but this term she could not perform as well because she was sent home due to lack of school fees from time to time.
“My hope is to be a teacher so I can pay back to the society what I got from it by providing knowledge to members”
“I envision giving back to my community by first getting a better education and establishing organizations that will cater for the needs of community members, such as medical centers and schools”
“My greatest worry in life is how to brighten my future from my poor background”
“I believe a GEF scholarship will enable me to achieve the highest level of education that will help me meet my dreams in life”
“My greatest personal strength is determination. I was born in a poor background but I have always been determined in achieving the best. Due to this, I have been able to shame all odds and study up to form two now, amid little support. I still believe that I will make it to my dreams no matter what barriers come against my education”
