Corman Memorial Scholarship Fund Established
 

This year five new EFAC scholars will receive scholarships thanks to Stephen Corman. An alumnus of Boston Latin School and MIT, Mr. Corman and his late wife Betsy, both retired from IBM after 60 years of combined service. They shared a commitment to giving to healthcare, education and the arts and have been actively engaged in domestic philanthropy for many years.

As a long time believer in the importance of education and access to quality education, when Mr. Corman learned how much of an impact his donation could have on the lives of young people in Kenya, he created the Stephen and Betsy Corman Memorial Scholarship Fund, with a gift that will support five scholars over the next eight years. When asked about his gift, Mr. Corman remarks, " I hope to see these students become doctors, the next minister of culture, or even the prime minister of Kenya and I am looking forward to following their success, and to the pride I will feel at their success." 

Carol, Benard and Faith are supported by The Stephen and Betsy Corman Memorial Fund

Student Spotlight: Drusillah Mogire

Drusillah Mogire, EFAC scholar is attending summer school at Phillips Exeter Academy on a full scholarship.

Drusillah with her sponsor Sheila Steele

In her brief time here she has been delighting the EFAC community with her sense of adventure and her eagerness to learn and engage with all aspects of American life. 

Hailing from a small agricultural community in Western Kenya, Drusillah's family has always had a deep respect for the importance of education. As the fourth born in a family of six, Drusillah is the first in her family to attend a nationally recognized school, where she performed in the top 1% of the nation.

She has qualified for medical school in Kenya and will learn in the coming weeks where she will be attending. When asked about her interest in pursuing medicine, Drusillah shares, "There are few doctors in my region and as a doctor, I can make a contribution." 

EFAC students plan their first fundraising event - The Ngong Hills Climb

For the first time in EFAC history, EFAC scholars have designed and are participating in their own fundraising initiative. Their collective goal is to help new students achieve their dream of secondary education. We are thrilled that our current EFAC scholars have this opportunity to give back and to welcome new students  to the program. Students will be raising funds in Kenya and the US for the August 29th event.

The Ngong Hills are peaks in a ridge along the Great Rift Valley, framing Nairobi and located 8070 feet above sea level. A formative feature of the landscape, the word "Ngong" means knuckles in the Maasai language and the hills take roughly 4-5 hours to climb. Want to learn more or contribute to this student-led fundraising initiative, you can support your student and the event here.