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Providing scholarship to outstanding and needy students has been one of KDN’s key objectives since its inception. However, a recent decision to establish a Distinguished Kambata Scholars Memorial Fund (DKSMF), was occasioned by the untimely and sudden deaths of three Kambata scholars - Dr. Tamire Hawando (picture attached), Drs. Desta Shamebo and Milkias Shamebo. The contributions of the late scholars goes beyond the confines of their native place. They were beloved sons of Ethiopia who were accomplished in their field of specialization (Dr. Tamirie in Agriculture, Dr. Desta Shamebo in Community Health, and Dr. Milikias Shamebo in Hematology) and deserve a memorial. Their expertise and advice on the field of their specialization were the most sought after by the successive Ethiopian governments, and the world scientific community. Indeed, it is astounding to see the scholars who came from a poor family background, attained terminal degrees and obtained international accolades by transcending adverse conditions. The purpose of the memorial fund is to encourage others who come after them to follow their footsteps and emulate their example, with the scholars serving them as their role models. KDN asserts that recognition of such individuals (deceased and alive) who stand out locally, nationally and internationally is appropriate. The recognition is supposed to encourage those scholars who are Kambatas but do not want to be known as such to come forward and be proud of their Kambata identity. The Scholarship Advisory Committee is entrusted with the task of suggesting detailed ways and means of broadening the scope of the scholarship in the future. Living scholars, civic activists, farmers, development workers, etc. who play exemplary role in the Kambata society ought to be identified and recognized in such occasions. KDN has started accepting tax-deductible pledges for the scholarship fund, and a separate and independent KDN scholarship account in Ethiopia and abroad is set for this purpose. KDN will administer the Memorial Scholarshp Fund according to the provisions listed in its constitution (bylaws) and Articles of Incorporation (Article 5 L). Memorial
Fund Membership Fee
The scholarship will be awarded on a permanent basis with funds obtained from donors, KDN members, supporters & corporate members. Each year, academically outstanding or promising but economically disadvantaged students attending various high schools (9-12) and/or colleges in Ethiopia will be selected for the Scholarship. The scholarship is not intended to fully cover the financial needs of poor students but it is expected to serve three main purposes: (1) It serves as a token appreciation for students' hard work, (2) It provides a moral support to students from economically and social disadvantaged families to continue their education and not to drop out from school for lack of financial support, and (3) it encourage female participation in elementary, secondary & tertiary education. Scholarship Award and Conditions 1.
Each student selected for the scholarship will receive a stipend of Birr 100 (one
hundred) per month, from September-June, when the school is in session. The total
maximum award will not exceed Birr 1,000 per academic year. 2.
The stipend will be provided to each beneficiary by KDN and be administered or
paid monthly by the school the student is enrolled. 3.
For the scholarship to continue from month to month or from year to year, the
beneficiary must: (i) be attending the school regularly, (ii) maintain the required
minimum GPA or percentile, and (iii) prove that he or she continues to face financial
hardship. Those who don't meet these conditions will immediately be dropped from
the list of beneficiaries. Eligibility Criteria Any students who meets all four criteria listed is eligible to apply for the scholarship: 1.
Full-time student attending grades 9-12 or colleges in current academic year (Applicants
must provide a proof of registration or a letter from the school registrar's office
attesting this). 2. A minimum Grade Point Average
(GPA) of 3.0 or above for college students, and 99th percentile or first place
ranking in the previous and current grades for high schools students. If the letter
grading system is not applicable the student must be the top in class ranking
to be eligible for the scholarship. The ranking process incorporates scores in
Eighth and 10th Grade National Examinations. A copy of the latest transcript in
progress or grade report must be submitted together with the application form. 3. Provides a personal letter stating that he/she
is attending high school education under financial hardship and, hence, can't
continue his/her education without external support. Priority will be given to
those applicants who adequately prove that their parents or other family members
have no resources and can't fully support their needs. The validity of such claims
will be verified, directly and indirectly. 4.
Priority will be given to female applicants and to those who have volunteered
in public programs, especially HIV/AIDS Awareness Education, Adult Literacy Campaign,
Environmental Protection/Reforestation campaigns or to those who have contributed
significantly to programs that promote the local culutre. Selection Procedure Eligible candidates will be nominated by local committees set up in each high school from the school administrators and teachers. KDN Executive Committee selects the beneficiaries based on the recommendations of the local committees and the amount of funds available. A detailed selection procedure is provided in the scholarship announcement letter. KDN Scholarship Award Recipients (2003-04) Name (First/Father/Grandfather) & Grade Level 1.
Abraham Lemma Lombeso (9th) KDN Scholarship Recipients (2004-05) Name (First/Father/Grandfather) & Grade Level 1. Abraham Lemma Lombeso (11th) 2. Almaz Abera Genbo (11th) 3. Chernet Dikaso Dilamo (11th) 4. Girma Lobe Mamo (11th) 5. Tamene Achamo Chufago(11th) 6. Teketel Gobena Anullo (11th) 7. Wondimagegn Wachemo Dumicho (12th) 8. Wondimu Samuel Sumamo (12th Complete) 9. Makonine Markos Arsado (12th Complete) 10. Michael Endrias Hawando (12th Complete) 2005-06 KDN SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENTS 2006-07 Scholarship Recipients
1. Chernet Dikaso Dilamo Male, Mudulla/Debub University
2007-08 Scholarship Beneficiaries (Name/Sex/School/Grade) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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