Graduates

Welcome to Our Scholarship Page.

Click on a Student to view a description of their studies and their history.


Rosmery has completed her degree in Education Sciences from UPEA, and together with Panfilo Chura Aliaga, co-wrote a pamphlet on multiculturalism which has been submitted to the Bolivan National Education Department.	Rosmery Mamani Mamani
Ruben completed his degree in Mathematics Education at Bautista Saavedra College in 2007 and was awaiting a position as a teacher in public school. Ruben lives with his farmer parents and 2 siblings in Chirapaca, Los Andes province, where he and his family are members of INELA.	Ruben Eguibar Segales Mollo
Update, 10.15.08: Rubén is spending the 2008-2009 school year as a teaching intern at Oakwood Friends School. You can read his blog at http://www.rubenhilari.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rubén finished his full-time Linguistics studies at UPEA in 2007, where he had studied English and Aymara. He continues to work as an English teacher at Colegio Emmanuel, and supports his Santidad Church with workshops on youth-faith practices of Friends. Rubén has a great rapport with the students, sharing jokes in the classroom. “It’s always important to give without thought of what you will receive in return. Here, too, we always help out those with less.”	Ruben Hilari Quispe
UPDATE: Ruth graduated in 2008 and is working on specializing in pediatrics. ~~~~~~ Ruth, 23, is in her 5th year of studying medicine at UMSA. This semester she will complete her work as an intern in a hospital in La Paz. Ruth is already giving back to the community: together with other past & present scholarship students, she initiated the new Health Screening Program. Ruth lives with her parents and two siblings in El Alto. She and and her family are members of the Ballivián Monthly Meeting, Santidad, where Ruth helps with teaching Sunday school. Ruth’s studies are being sponsored by a private donor.	Ruth Juana Calle Kasa
UPDATE: Sara has completed her coursework and practicum in Psychology and is now preparing her thesis outline for submission and approval. Please visit our Student and Grad News and Notes page for inspiring photos of Sara and some of the children she has worked with. ~~~~~~~~~~~	Sara Mamani Tito
Soledad finished her Educational Administration studies at the Salesion University in 2005, and now works in a school. Soledad is a member of an INELA meeting.	Soledad Yujra Choquehuanca
UPDATE: Valeria has graduated. Please check back soon for updates about her efforts. Valeria is in her 5th year of Social Work studies at UMSA. “My parents were from the country. I grew up in the church, I always wanted to study, but I worked as a maid. I wanted to go to the Normal (teacher’s school) to study education, but there wasn’t enough money. I ended up in the streets after my job ran out with nowhere to go...I managed to make it into the U. I took the entrance exams and made it into the course.	Valeria Carita Lupa
As of 2006, Valeria was working on preparing her thesis for her degree in Educational Administration at UMSA, as well as working in a Public High School La Paz. She also volunteers her time teaching literacy among urban poor. Valeria is a member of a Santidad meeting.	Valeria Huanca Cantuta
Victor is in his 3rd of 5 years, studying architecture in the UMSA. “I like to make things...More than anything I like to draw. I want to create and use spaces here better, not only for those who have money, but [for] those without it too. I also want to learn more about that which is The Bible. I’ve always liked drawing and creating...We are made in the image of God and He was a creator. My grandparents were Friends, we all grew up Christian." Victor wants to try to change his country; to leave the corruption behind. "We don’t know how to use our resources. The government doesn’t use what it has. We need to look for God. People always look for houses, a place to live and they live there locked in. We need to open up the way we live to God.	Victor Hugo Quisbert Hilario
UPDATE: Virginia has completed her studies and graduated with a degree in Education. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Virginia is finishing her thesis to obtain a bachelor's degree in Education at the Salesian University of Bolivia. She was always interested in learning more about “real” education; however, she had temporary teachers and was not prepared academically or professionally. She was able to enter college and is now a professional educator. With the training she has received at the university, she can help the children and young people in her community with their educational needs. Her favorite subject is learning about the educational curriculum.	Virginia Quispe Kuno
In 2006, Wilmer finished his Agronomy studies at UMSA and prepared his thesis for defense. Wilmer is a member of INELA YM.	Wilmer Adelo Mamani
Wilson finished his studies at the Higher Teacher's Institute of Warisata in 2006, leaving as a mathematics teacher. He went to work teaching at a school in the Los Andes province. Wilson is a member of INELA.	Wilson Mamani Dorado