For many young people in Colombia, earning a university place is a life-changing achievement, but staying there can be fragile. Unexpected costs, family emergencies, mental health challenges, or gaps in basic needs can quickly put a student's education at risk. The Scholarship Pot is a flexible safety fund that ensures students in the Children Change Colombia Education Angels Scholarship Programme receive timely, practical support when challenges arise.
Our scholars come from communities affected by poverty, displacement, violence, and exclusion. While tuition support opens doors, real life doesn't pause once a student enters university. Transport costs, housing deposits, study materials, healthcare, food insecurity, or emergency travel can all threaten their ability to continue studying. The Scholarship Pot exists to respond quickly and compassionately to these moments.
Funds raised through this pot are used to provide: Emergency financial support for housing, food, transport, or study materials, Assistance during family crises or unexpected emergencies, Support for mental health and wellbeing, where access is limited, Bridging support during gaps in funding or delays in stipends, Practical resources that help students remain enrolled and focused on their studies. This fund allows us to act fast, without bureaucratic delays - offering support when students.
By addressing both academic and non-academic barriers, we help students not only access higher education, but stay, succeed, and graduate. When a scholar is supported through moments of crisis, the impact extends far beyond one individual. Graduates become role models, professionals, and community leaders, breaking cycles of poverty and opening doors for others to follow. Your contribution to the Scholarship Pot helps ensure that no student has to abandon their education due to these challenges.
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