Jackson Nyangweso Osundwa (JNO) Scholarship
TERJA is a 501(c)(3) Registered Nonprofit Organization which seeks to fulfil the desire of our parents and grandparents (Terry & Jack Osundwa) through our contribution to rights of the child.
Program
Jackson Nyangweso Osundwa (JNO) Scholarship
JNO Scholarship is a program that supports youth from low backgrounds from Africa – with specific focus on Kenya, access higher education because they cannot fully cover the costs of their education with traditional means of financing.
The program does this through two main activities:
- Firstly, by providing financial support – Meaning the program provides fees to students who are struggling to find the financing they need for both tuition and living costs.
- Secondly, TERJA does not just want to simply give money to the student but wants to provide wrap around support to the student during their studies to ensure they have the support and resources they need to graduate on time and secure a job in future once they graduate.
Other Programs
The main areas of collaboration include:
- Support with outreach so that students are aware of the TERJA Scholarship – for example, circulation of flyers to students and community, holding information sessions and receiving recommendations from the school’s administration for students who might be eligible.
- The second is to support with the verification and management of student data. During the application process, TERJA must verify that a student is enrolled at the school and that the fees they report matches what the school charges. In addition, if a student is accepted to the Program, it is essential that there are strong feedback loops with the school in place to ensure the student maintains good grades, is still enrolled, and that the tuition payment to the school is posted to the student’s account.
Who is TERJA looking to support?
- TERJA is really looking to support students from marginalized or disadvantaged backgrounds, who otherwise do not have access to the resources they need to pursue their studies.
