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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a grant, a scholarship, or a loan?
Officially, it is a no-interest, forgivable loan of $5,000/year (see Sample Loan Agreement).
Officially, it is a no-interest, forgivable loan of $5,000/year (see Sample Loan Agreement).
Where does the money come from?
All of our funding comes from individuals dedicated to educating the underserved and improving the future for all. Our donors are vital to our success and we keep them updated every step of the way. We want them to feel connected to the students and we ask the students to write letters periodically to update the donors on their lives.
All of our funding comes from individuals dedicated to educating the underserved and improving the future for all. Our donors are vital to our success and we keep them updated every step of the way. We want them to feel connected to the students and we ask the students to write letters periodically to update the donors on their lives.
How does a student apply to Africa’s Tomorrow?
Students must be nominated by a nominator with direct knowledge of their financial situation and academic potential - our focus is on female students from rural areas with limited access to educational opportunities.
Students must be nominated by a nominator with direct knowledge of their financial situation and academic potential - our focus is on female students from rural areas with limited access to educational opportunities.
How are students chosen?
What is expected of the student?
While in school students work part-time (full-time in summer), earning money to pay for housing, food, transportation, and other expenses. Many students also apply for additional scholarships through their school in order to minimize their expenses.
While in school students work part-time (full-time in summer), earning money to pay for housing, food, transportation, and other expenses. Many students also apply for additional scholarships through their school in order to minimize their expenses.
What is required to maintain eligibility and funding while attending college?
What college does the student attend?
Students are free to attend any college that they choose. Africa’s Tomorrow recommends students consider Berea College in Kentucky, which has a similar focus on providing education to those who would not normally be able to attend college. We also recommend looking into other work colleges.
Students are free to attend any college that they choose. Africa’s Tomorrow recommends students consider Berea College in Kentucky, which has a similar focus on providing education to those who would not normally be able to attend college. We also recommend looking into other work colleges.
What is the role of the nominator?
Don’t underestimate the importance of the nominator. Often times, the students have never left their village, so this entire process can be very daunting. Africa’s Tomorrow can provide guidance and support through the process, but only the nominator is able to be physically present, helping the student with each step. Africa’s Tomorrow is an organization which provides support and funding, but is not an official sponsor of students.
Don’t underestimate the importance of the nominator. Often times, the students have never left their village, so this entire process can be very daunting. Africa’s Tomorrow can provide guidance and support through the process, but only the nominator is able to be physically present, helping the student with each step. Africa’s Tomorrow is an organization which provides support and funding, but is not an official sponsor of students.
Where will the student live while in school?
This also depends on the school as they each have their own requirements. For example, at Berea College all students are required to live on-campus. As Berea is a work college, students and staff work together, forming a tight community with ample support, contributing to a smooth social adjustment and successful college career. This may be quite different from other schools, whether living on campus or off.
This also depends on the school as they each have their own requirements. For example, at Berea College all students are required to live on-campus. As Berea is a work college, students and staff work together, forming a tight community with ample support, contributing to a smooth social adjustment and successful college career. This may be quite different from other schools, whether living on campus or off.
How much will this process cost the nominator?
There is a lot of work to be done before a student arrives in the U.S., including significant up-front expenses. With just a bit of effort, nominators are able to engage their friends, family, and social networks to raise additional funds and reduce or eliminate their own out-of-pocket expenses. Plus, the expenses come in stages, not all at once.
There is a lot of work to be done before a student arrives in the U.S., including significant up-front expenses. With just a bit of effort, nominators are able to engage their friends, family, and social networks to raise additional funds and reduce or eliminate their own out-of-pocket expenses. Plus, the expenses come in stages, not all at once.
