Meet Our Scholarship Winners
At MyScholarMap, we measure our success by the lives we help transform. This page celebrates the incredible journeys of students from Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, Ethiopia, and beyond who have overcome financial hardship and secured scholarships through our platform.
Each story here represents more than just an award. It’s a step closer to a dream, a future career, and a better life. From aspiring doctors and engineers to educators and social workers, these students are proof that with the right support, education becomes a reality for anyone regardless of background.
Explore their stories and be inspired. Your journey could be next.
African Winners
Amina M., Nairobi, Kenya $4,500
“Coming from a single-parent household, I never thought university would be possible. Thanks to MyScholarMap, I received a full scholarship for nursing school. Their support changed my life.”
Abdi R., Hargeisa, Somalia $6,000
“I had no idea where to begin with scholarship applications. MyScholarMap guided me through everything and helped me win funding to study public health. I’m forever grateful.”
Joan N., Gulu, Uganda $3,200
“We couldn’t afford even the first semester. MyScholarMap connected me to a renewable scholarship that now fully funds my business management degree.”
Tesfaye B., Addis Ababa, Ethiopia $5,000
“Applying to universities abroad was overwhelming. MyScholarMap helped me organize my documents, apply, and win a merit-based scholarship in engineering. I’m now in my second year!”
Faith K., Kisumu, Kenya $7,500
“I lost both parents in high school and thought my education would end there. MyScholarMap helped me apply for funding and I’m now studying medicine.”
Halima A., Garowe, Somalia $3,800
“As a refugee student, opportunities were hard to find. MyScholarMap treated me with dignity and helped me secure a scholarship for social work.”
Daniel M., Kampala, Uganda $4,200
“I worked part-time to support my siblings and couldn’t afford college. MyScholarMap helped me access a scholarship and even coached me on writing a great essay.”
Bethel T., Mekelle, Ethiopia $2,500
“MyScholarMap helped me find a little-known scholarship for environmental science. Without it, I’d still be at home waiting for a miracle. They were my miracle.”
Sharon W., Mombasa, Kenya $6,500
“I applied to several local scholarships without success. MyScholarMap not only found me the right fit, but their guidance helped me submit a winning application.”
Yusuf M., Kismayo, Somalia $4,800
“Education is my way out of poverty. MyScholarMap gave me a chance I never thought I’d get. I’m now studying law on full scholarship.”
United States Winners
Lisa R. – New York – $10,000
“As a first-gen student, I had no roadmap. MyScholarMap helped me win a STEM scholarship for women.”
Marcus T. – Georgia – $7,500
“They helped me polish my essays and guided me to a scholarship that covered my first two years.”
Daniela C. – Texas – $8,000
“My parents are immigrants and couldn’t afford college. MyScholarMap helped me find funding for nursing school.”
Elijah B. – Michigan – $5,000
“Their support led me to an opportunity I didn’t know existed. I’m now studying cybersecurity.”
Janelle F. – California – $12,000
“As a foster youth, funding was nearly impossible. MyScholarMap helped me win a full scholarship!”
- Trey H. – Illinois – $6,200
“They connected me to a community scholarship I never would’ve found alone. I’m studying automotive technology.”
Mia S. – Florida – $6,000
“Their platform is so well-organized. I found a scholarship that covered both tuition and books.”
Anthony D. – Ohio – $4,000
“After losing my job, I turned to school. MyScholarMap found me retraining support for adult learners.”
Karina P. – Arizona – $7,000
“I now attend college with far less stress, all thanks to the funding they helped me secure.”
Naomi J. – Colorado – $5,500
“I’m now the first in my family to go to college debt-free. This platform changed my future.”
Europena Winners
Andrei V. – Romania – $6,000
“MyScholarMap helped me apply for an international aid fund that now supports my medical studies.”
Alina B. – Ukraine – $7,500
“They guided me through an EU scholarship program. I’m now fully funded for social sciences in Poland.”
Sofia R. – Spain – $4,000
“Coming from a rural area, I had no resources. Now I’m studying tourism management on scholarship.”
Luka M. – Croatia – $5,200
“Their recommendation helped me secure funds for a master’s in renewable energy. I couldn’t believe it.”
Lea K. – Germany – $3,800
“They helped me get a private scholarship focused on women in business. Huge help!”
Eleni T. – Greece – $6,000
“The support was professional and timely. I now study psychology in Athens on partial scholarship.”
Niko S. – Serbia – $5,000
“I found a program that covered my full tuition and accommodation, all thanks to MyScholarMap!”
Miriam D. – Italy – $4,500
“I study architecture now in Rome, funded mostly by a scholarship they helped me apply for.”
Tomas Z. – Czech Republic – $3,700
“Engineering school is expensive. Thanks to this platform, I don’t have to drop out!”
Zofia K. – Poland – $4,800
“I was able to relocate and study arts at my dream school. The funding made it real.”
Asian Winners
Priya M. – India – $8,000
“I come from a village in Tamil Nadu. Now I study medicine in Delhi with full funding support.”
Farhan A. – Pakistan – $6,500
“MyScholarMap helped me apply to an international foundation that pays my entire tuition.”
Mei L. – China – $7,200
“Their platform made it easy to apply for an international arts grant. I’m now in design school!”
Thuy N. – Vietnam – $4,000
“With their guidance, I applied for a scholarship that helped me attend university in Ho Chi Minh.”
Jamal H. – Bangladesh – $5,500
“We barely made ends meet. MyScholarMap helped me win a renewable STEM scholarship.”
Aisha R. – Indonesia – $3,800
“I’m studying environmental science now — something I only dreamed of before this platform.”
Dinesh P. – Nepal – $6,000
“I now study in Kathmandu fully funded. They showed me a scholarship I’d never heard of!”
Siti M. – Malaysia – $4,600
“The team helped me rewrite my essay and secure funding for my education degree.”
Jun W. – Philippines – $5,000
“MyScholarMap gave me hope. I’m now studying marine biology with full financial support.”
Reema K. – Sri Lanka – $4,200
“I couldn’t afford university, but this platform guided me to a women’s scholarship. Now I can chase my dreams.”