
Jajja’s Kids Scholarship Fund
Our Students are Highly Motivated to Achieve their Educational and Career Goals
This is true, despite coming from backgrounds where in many cases they were forced to give up their schooling at a young age to help family members with basic food, clothing, and shelter needs. These young people were living day to day on the Ugandan streets before coming to Jajja’s Kids, where they have been given a second chance to pursue their goals of education, career, and making a difference in their community.​
The young people listed here could use additional support to complete their courses of study.
It is only through donations from generous people like you that these dreams
can be realized.
What is the Scholarship Fund?​
Education is not free in Uganda, quality schools are costly, and tuition increases as students advance in grade levels.As Jajja’s Kids get older and educational costs increase, this program seeks to establishes a system to meet these additional costs, especially as children move from high school to college and university.
We are seeking individuals, families, friends, and groups including business, fraternal and educational groups to help with the annual cost of education for individual students.
The fund matches a specific Jajja’s Kid with a scholarship supporter who will provide the young person with encouragement and financial support for his or her education.
As Jajja’s Kids get older and educational costs increase, this program seeks to establishes a system to facilitate fundraising to meet these additional costs.The goal of this program is to enable the Jajja’s Kid student to have a bright future by successfully completing his or her education and becoming a self-sufficient adult.
Our Kids
Jajja's Kids supports 18 young people who are currently enrolled in school. Among them, three are attending university, three are pursuing post-secondary vocational or technical training, ten are in secondary school, and two are in primary school.
The estimated yearly educational costs in Uganda are as follows:
- Primary school: $1,800
- Secondary school: $2,000 (for either four or six years)
- Post-secondary vocational or technical training: $2,500 (typically two years)
- University: $5,000 (typically four years)
Why you should consider contributing to the scholarship fund
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Your financial commitment to helping a student will enable him or her to pursue his or her educational goals.
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Successful completion of the student’s education will contribute to a brighter future as a self-sufficient adult.
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Your support will also have a ripple effect in benefiting the Jajja’s Kid’s family and the community.
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You are not just giving to an organization but to a specific young person with goals and aspirations to become a productive member of society.
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You will receive periodic updates on the student’s progress toward the realization of his or her educational goals.
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You may have the opportunity to communicate with your “kid”.

Daphine, Age 22, studying to be a Nurse
Daphine grew up in the crowded slums of Kisenyi, Kampala, where poor sanitation and limited resources greatly affected daily life. After her mother separated from her father, who had been the family's primary source of support, she tried to sustain them by washing clothes for others. However, they often managed to have only one meal a day, leading to a lack of stability in their lives. During this time, Daphine, who was attending school, had to stop her studies due to the family's financial difficulties.
Nine years ago, Daphine joined Jajja’s Kids Africa, which allowed her to resume her education and pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. She is now entering her final year at St. Francis School of Nursing in Mukono, where she is currently in the internship phase of her studies, gaining hands-on experience in various hospitals across Uganda.
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Click here to help Daphine become a Nurse

Ashim, Age 19, aspires to be an Engineer
Ashim grew up in a remote village with his mother, who faced many challenges in providing for him. His father lived in Kampala but had no stable home and was unable to offer support.
Ashim now attends at St. Peter’s Bombo Kalule, a boarding school.
He dreams of studying engineering when he reaches the university. His teachers expect that he will be successful based on his current performance.
In addition to academics, Ashim also engages in sports and debates that keep him active.
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Ashim, Age 19, aspires to be an Engineer

Shafic, Age19, aspires to be a Business Manager
Shafic was born in the slums of Kisenyi, Kampala District. His father passed away when he was very young, leaving his mother with the responsibility of raising multiple children alone. Financial struggles forced the family into extreme hardship, and they often had only porridge for meals.
Growing up in the slums, Shafic fell into a peer group that introduced him to harmful habits, including alcohol, theft, and inhaling petrol fumes. To make a living, he collected and sold scrap materials. Eventually, he ended up living on the streets, where he survived by begging and isolating himself from his family.
Shafic’s mother, desperate to improve their lives, learned about Jajja’s Kids Africa. After sharing her story with Uncle Ronnie, Shafic was welcomed into the program, which provided him with essential support.
He is so grateful to have been given this opportunity and promises to do his best to reach his goal of owning and operating his own business.
He is studying at old Kampala senior secondary school, and he is in grade 12. He is passionate about becoming a business administrator. His current studies include mathematics, Economics, art, and computers. He is also active in sports.
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Click here to help Shafic realize his goals

Julian, Age 15, Aspires to be a Dentist
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Julian’s parent separated when he was young, leaving Julian to grow up with only his father. This separation took a toll on Julian, as he was left with a longing for his mother’s love.
His father struggled to secure stable employment and lived in the Kisenyi slums, relying on odd jobs for daily survival. With his father constantly away seeking work, Julian was often left alone at home, facing long stretches without proper meals or support. The harsh conditions of slum life were evident in Julian’s appearance, as he often wore dirty, torn clothes that made him a target for ridicule among other children. The combination of
poverty and the absence of a motherly presence left Julian feeling isolated and abandoned, challenging his sense of self-worth.
Julian’s life took a positive turn when he joined Jajja’s Kids Africa. Surrounded by people who cared for his well-being, Julian finally began to experience the stability and love that were missing in his early years.
Julian is now a grade 7 candidate of God’s Will Nursery and Primary School, studying to take his entrance examination for Secondary School. It is anticipated that he will perform well and start Secondary School in February.