Scholarship Students
Additional education is an opportunity for young people to escape the poverty their families have dealt with for generations. A University degree in Nicaragua is relatively inexpensive by United States standards. When we took this idea to the people of Shelby County, the response was amazing. In the 1st year alone 20 students were sponsored. The St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus sponsored 5 students, and the rest were sponsored by Shelby County families.
Sponsors commit to supporting a student for 5 years at a cost of $300 a year. This covers the cost of tuition and most books. Students still need to pay their own transportation, food, and supply costs. We hope that each year we can sponsor a few more young people.
Additional education is an opportunity for young people to escape the poverty their families have dealt with for generations. A University degree in Nicaragua is relatively inexpensive by United States standards. When we took this idea to the people of Shelby County, the response was amazing. In the 1st year alone 20 students were sponsored. The St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus sponsored 5 students, and the rest were sponsored by Shelby County families.
Sponsors commit to supporting a student for 5 years at a cost of $300 a year. This covers the cost of tuition and most books. Students still need to pay their own transportation, food, and supply costs. We hope that each year we can sponsor a few more young people.
SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS GROUP
Ányeli Elena Canales López
Sponsored by Trudy Salvo
Age 18, Mother’s name is Verónica Auxiliadora. Ányeli lives in Villa Sandino and has 1 brother, and 1 sister. She is in 1st year at John Paul II University, studying Business Administration.
“I want a professional position so I can live independently and help my family.”
“I want a professional position so I can live independently and help my family.”
Sponsored by the Central America Partnership Group
Eliezer Daniel Bravo
Age 26, birthday is May 30th. His wife is Kenia María Sequeira and they have a son. He is studying theology at John Paul II University and is in his 4th year, He has 1 more year to go. “I would like to be a permanent deacon and work in our local church.”
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus
Darling del Socorro Reyes Rocha
Birthday is December 11, 1995. Parent’s name is Cruz Elena Rocha Martínez y Ernesto Orozco.
Sibling’s names are Deyler Ernesto and Yeral José.
Graduated from high school in 2010 and will attend the John Paul Catholic University. “I want to attend college because I am really interested in learning and want to help my family economically and also my community.”
Sponsored by Joe and Tom Zaccone
Darwing José Bravo Velásquez
Birthday is June 24, 1996. Parent’s name is Henry Bravo Borge and Carmen Velásquez.
Siblings are Edward - 19 and Henry José – 22
Graduated from high school in 2014 and will attend the John Paul Catholic University. “I want to attend college because I would like a career in computer engineering. It would be very useful for us as young people to know how to use a computer and programs. After I graduate I want to work with a company or have my own business to do computer repairs.”
Birthday is June 24, 1996. Parent’s name is Henry Bravo Borge and Carmen Velásquez.
Siblings are Edward - 19 and Henry José – 22
Graduated from high school in 2014 and will attend the John Paul Catholic University. “I want to attend college because I would like a career in computer engineering. It would be very useful for us as young people to know how to use a computer and programs. After I graduate I want to work with a company or have my own business to do computer repairs.”
Sponsored by Pat and Jan Davitt, and Pat Michels
Emely Nathaly Guzmán
Emely is 18 years old and her birthday is 04/06/1997. Her mother’s name is Cándida, and she has worked in Costa Rica for the past 6 years. Emely lives with her grandma. Her father died 8 years ago. She has 2 younger sisters. She starts at John Paul Catholic University January 2016. She is going to study Marketing and Publicity. She simply hopes to get a good job so she can help her family and allow her mother to move back home to Villa Sandino.
Emely is 18 years old and her birthday is 04/06/1997. Her mother’s name is Cándida, and she has worked in Costa Rica for the past 6 years. Emely lives with her grandma. Her father died 8 years ago. She has 2 younger sisters. She starts at John Paul Catholic University January 2016. She is going to study Marketing and Publicity. She simply hopes to get a good job so she can help her family and allow her mother to move back home to Villa Sandino.
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus
Dayana Auxiliadora Flores Bravo
Birthday is October 11, 1998. Parent’s name is Norma Borge and Arnulfo José Flores C.
Sibling is Anellys Valero Flores Bravo.
Graduated from high school in 2015 and will attend the John Paul Catholic University.
“I want to go to college because I would like to better myself and be able to work independently.”
Sponsored by Kevin & Lori Hlavac
Eric Isaac Perouta Macis
Age is 24, birthday is 7/24/90. He lives in Guabo, is married and wife’s name is Zita Serrano. Zita runs a very small store selling basic food products out of their house. He has a 5 year old daughter and is in first year at John Paul II University, studying theology.
“I would like to be a teacher someday and work with the local church in formation and mission.” He works as a day laborer cutting brush on farms and earns about $5.00 a day. He is also completing his high school degree at the same time.
Sponsored by Pat and Lorene Pucelik
Eyling Leonor Centeno Lanzas
Birthday is June 17, 1998. Parent’s name is Mara Leonor Lanza and Napoleón Centeno
Siblings are María de los Ángeles and Greybin Alexander Centeno
Graduated from high school in 2015 and will attend the John Paul Catholic University.
“I want to attend college because I would like to become better myself and have a career in which I can obtain a job and be somebody in the future.”
Birthday is June 17, 1998. Parent’s name is Mara Leonor Lanza and Napoleón Centeno
Siblings are María de los Ángeles and Greybin Alexander Centeno
Graduated from high school in 2015 and will attend the John Paul Catholic University.
“I want to attend college because I would like to become better myself and have a career in which I can obtain a job and be somebody in the future.”
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus
Ernesto José Duarte Peralta
Birthday is April 24, 1981. Mother’s name is Mabel de los Santos Peralta Mairena.
Sibling is Ester del Socorro Duarte Peralta.
Graduated from high school in 2007 and will attend the John Paul Catholic University.
“I would like to go to college so I can continue to prepare myself as a professional. In the future I will have better possibilities of work, not only for myself, but also to support others in their needs and also spiritually.”
Ernesto José Duarte Peralta
Birthday is April 24, 1981. Mother’s name is Mabel de los Santos Peralta Mairena.
Sibling is Ester del Socorro Duarte Peralta.
Graduated from high school in 2007 and will attend the John Paul Catholic University.
“I would like to go to college so I can continue to prepare myself as a professional. In the future I will have better possibilities of work, not only for myself, but also to support others in their needs and also spiritually.”
Sponsored by Patti Bogler and Charlotte Willenborg
Francisco Javier Gaitán
Mother is Felícita Maris Gaitán. Lives in Riíto and is in 1st year at John Paul II University.
“I want to study theology and work with our local church.”
Francisco Javier Gaitán
Mother is Felícita Maris Gaitán. Lives in Riíto and is in 1st year at John Paul II University.
“I want to study theology and work with our local church.”
