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Dr. Tamirie Hawando
 The Late Dr. Tamirie Hawando

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
Membership Status
Residing in Ethiopia
Residing Outside Ethiopia (US $)
Full Member
Birr 100 per year
Minimum $50 per year
Life-time Member
Birr 1,000
Minimum $1,000
Life-time Corporate Member
Birr 10,000
Minimum $5,000

 

Dr. Hawando advising farmers on soil use.
 
Dr. Hawando advising farmers on soil use.

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)
2. Alemu Hellemo Ludego (10th)
3. Almaz Abera Genebo (9th)
4. Asrat Ergana Kefato (10th)
5. Chernet Dikaso Dilamo (9th)
6. Dawit Daniel Danento (9th)
7. Getachew Bizuneh Deboch (9th)
8. Girma Lobe Mamo (9th)
9. Makonine Markos Arsado (11th)
10. Mengistu Mathewos Bala (9th)
11.Michael Ermias Hawando (11th)
12. Tagesse Gebremariam Olamo (9th)
13. Tamen Achamo Chufago (9th)
14. Temesgen Abone Lambebo (9th)
15. Teketel Gobena Anullo (9th)
16. Tsegaye Woldemichael Dumicho (9th)
17. Wondimagegn Wachamo Dumicho (10th)
18. Wondimu Samuel Sumamo (10th

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
No. Name of Student/ Sex /High School/2004-05 Grade
1. Eyassu Mathewos Ordango/ M / Angacha / 9
2. Tesfanesh Mulachew Hirgo / F/ Angacha/ 9
3. Admasu Woelebo Wolecho/ M/ Angacha/ 10
4. Temesgen Markos Baisso/ M/ Doyogena/ 9
5. Hiwot Nigatu Jawore/ F/ Doyogena/ 9
6. Dagnachew Yohannes Gechera/ M/ Durame/ 11
7. Tefera Tadesse Girmso/ M/ Durame/ 11
8. Biruk Bekele Yenore/ M/ Durame/ 12
9. Felekech Lealego Sawore/ F/ Mudulla/ 9
10. Israel Abebe Ashebo/ M/ Mudulla/ 12
11. Abraham Mathewose Olkamo/ M/ Mudulla/ 10
12. Bizunesh Achamo Tapeno/ F/ Shinshicho/ 9
13. Tefera W/Mariam Forsido/ M/ Shinshicho/ 10
14. Getachew Bizuneh Deboch / M/ Shinshicho/ 11
15. Endale Feleke Wabelo/ M/ Wachemo/ 11
16. Mekbib Tekle Awano/ M/ Wachemo/ 12
17. Ejigayehu Chakiso G/Mariam/ F/ Wachemo/ 11
18. Befikadu Tadesse G/Medhin/ M/ Wachemo/ 11
19. Belachew Gebrewold Shogamo/ M/ Yekatit 25/ 10
20. Temesgen Liranso Lendore/ M/ Yekatit 25/ 10
21. Selamawit Ertiban Melkamu/ F/ Yekatit 25/ 9

2006-07 Scholarship Recipients
(No/Name/Sex/School/Grade)

1. Chernet Dikaso Dilamo Male, Mudulla/Debub University
2. Felekech Lealego Sawore, Female, Mudulla,10
3. Dagnachew Yohannes Gechera, Male, Durame, 12
4. Tefera Tadesse Girmso, Male, Durame, 12
5. Tefera W/Mariam Forsido, Male, Shinshicho, 12
6. Endale Feleke Wabelo - Male, Wachemo, 11
7. Belachew Gebrewold Shogamo, Male, Yekatit 25, 11
8. Temesgen Liranso Lendore, Male, Yekatit 25, 11
9. Selamawit Ertiban Melkamu, Female, /Yekatit 25, 10
10. Hiwot Nigatu Jawore - Female, Durame, 10
11. Bizunesh Achamo Tapeno, Female, Shinshicho, 10
12. Abraham Mathewose Olkamo, Male, Mudulla, 11
13. Tefera W/Mariam Forsido, Male, Shinshicho, 11
14. Teketel Gobena Anullo, Male, Mudula, Addis Ababa/Medical School, First Year
15. Ejigayehu Chakiso G/Mariam, Female, Wachamo, Bahr Dar University, First Year
16. Befikadu Tadesse G/Medhin, Male, Wachamo, Gondar University/Medical School, First Year
17. Girma Lobe Mamo, Male, Wachamo, Gondar University/Medical School, First Year
18. Biruk Bekele Yenore - Male, Durame, Arba Minch University, Second Year
19. Wondimu Samuel Sumamo, Male, Mekele Univ, Third Year

2007-08 Scholarship Beneficiaries (Name/Sex/School/Grade)
1. Senbetu Abula Kumalo, M,Durame, 10
2. Teshale Melese Haile, M, Durame, 11
3. Gedewon Girma Gidore, M, Durame, 12
4. Tamire Getiso Bachore, M, Durame, 11
5.Zeleke Lobengo Tenkesse, M, Addilo, 9
6. Alemensh Daniel Gagabo, F, Addilo, 9
7. Teninat Deniel Mitore, F, Damboya,9
8. Degelew Abura Anshebo, M, Damboya, 10
9. Amanuel Ayase Arficho, M, Donga-Tunto, 10
10. Sefuden Ibrahim Ena, M, Mudula, 9
11. Atitegeb Daniel Doye, F, Mudula, 11
12. Felekech Lealego Sawore, F, Mudula, 12
13. Semegn Kebede Ashengo, M, Mudula, 12
14. Fayisa Tarsiyos Tesebo, M, Doyogena, 9
15. Abeselom Shamebo Sawo, M, Doyogena, 9
16. Hiwot Nigatu Jawore, F, Doyogena, 11
17. Yabets Tariku Delelew, M, Shinshicho, 11
18. Selamawit Mathewos Dagne, F, Shinshicho, 9
19. Fregenet Zekiewos Gichamo, F, Wachamo, 12
20. Abayneh Yohannes Serbo, M, Wachamo, 11
21. Selamawit Ertiban Melkamu, F, Yekatit 25, 12
22. Tefera W/Mariam Forsido, M, Shinshicho/?, 1st Yr.
23. Abraham Mathewose Olkamo, M, Hawassa, 1st Yr.
24. Teketel Gobena Anullo, M, AAU/Medical School, 2nd Yr.
25. Endale Feleke Wabelo, M, Jimma Univ, 2nd Yr.
26. Ejigayehu Chakiso G/Mariam, F, Bahr Dar Univ, 2nd Yr.
27. Biruk Bekele Yenore , M, Arba Minch Univ, 3rd Yr.
28. Wondimu Samuel Sumamo , M, Mekele Univ, 4th Yr.

 

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