Growing up, my life was a relentless struggle filled with hardship, uncertainty, and a deep longing for stability. After my parents separated, my three siblings and I had no stable support system. One-sided parenthood crushed us, and financial strain overwhelmed us. My secondary school fees went unpaid, and my father's inability to help led to multiple humiliating run-ins with the law. Poverty brought stress and anxiety, and I often felt alone in carrying the burden.

As the first child, I felt a strong duty to care for my family, but the responsibility was suffocating. My mother's income of 20,000 naira a month couldn’t sustain us, and we lived under a caretaker arrangement, never having a true home. I also developed asthma, which isolated me further and made school difficult. Asthma attacks left me sidelined from activities, feeling like a burden.

Chronic stress also affected my health. I was diagnosed with peptic and gastric ulcers, constant reminders of my body's fragility. The pain made it even harder to focus on my studies and dreams.

One day, while studying at the library, I had a severe asthma attack. I felt like I was suffocating, until a kind stranger helped me through it. She listened with empathy, and for the first time in a long time, I felt seen and heard.

She then told me about a scholarship opportunity that could change my life. Overwhelmed with emotion, I called my parents, and we were overjoyed. I worked hard, met the criteria, and was eventually awarded the scholarship.

Today, I am a 200-level Medicine and Surgery student at Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria. This scholarship has been life-changing, allowing me to focus fully on my studies without financial worries.

God bless this foundation for bringing hope to my family and lifting some of the burden off my parents, so they can support my siblings too. I am deeply grateful and committed to making the most of this opportunity. I vow to work hard, conduct myself well, and help others in need. As someone once said, "If you don't help those in need, we have nothing in common."

This scholarship is more than financial support; it’s a lifeline. It gives me the chance to become a medical professional, make a real difference, and change my family's future.