Last year, Global Helps Network introduced a new initiative aimed at providing scholarships for nursing students. This idea emerged from the remarkable success and challenges faced by our Community Health Workers program. While many of our training courses primarily serve non-Christian populations, we believe our future nurses will play a vital role as front-line missionaries.
Our vision is for nursing students to first complete a six-month computer training course, where they will be mentored and have their foundation in Christ assessed. This will be followed by a three-week Community Health Worker training program, with students serving in the field for approximately one year. If accepted into an accredited government nursing school, we will cover their tuition and living expenses until they graduate, a process that takes three years. In return, they will commit to serving for at least one additional year as nurses in their communities, while mentoring the next generation of Community Health Workers.
Since this program requires time to develop, we’ve decided to award our first scholarship to a Christ-following young woman who is already on her path to earning a significant degree in the medical field. Here is Azel’s story, in her own words:
I am Azel Christian (not her real name) and I am sincerely grateful for your support and encouragement in my academic journey. I have successfully completed my Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and now wish to pursue a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Microbiology, a field that will enable me to build a stable and meaningful career.
Life has been challenging for me and my family. I lost my mother during COVID-19, and my father remarried and now lives separately, visiting us only occasionally. Currently, my younger brother and I live with our grandmother, who has been our pillar of support. However, financial constraints make it difficult for me to pursue higher education.
Why This Degree is Important for My Future
Microbiology is a critical field that contributes to healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food safety, and environmental science. Through this training, I will gain the expertise needed to work in hospitals, laboratories, research institutions, and industrial sectors. More importantly, this degree will allow me to become independent and provide a better life for my younger brother and grandmother.
How Your Support is Making a Difference
By completing my M.Sc. in Microbiology, I will have opportunities in:
- Medical and Diagnostic Labs – Helping in disease detection and research.
- Pharmaceutical Industry – Working in vaccine production and drug development.
- Food and Environmental Safety – Ensuring public health and quality control.
- Academic and Research Institutions – Engaging in scientific advancements.
Without financial assistance, achieving this goal would be extremely difficult. Your sponsorship is not just funding my education—it is changing my life by giving me the opportunity to create a secure and independent future.
The Impact of Your Sponsorship
Your support will help me:
✔ Complete my education without financial burdens.
✔ Gain essential skills to contribute to society.
✔ Secure a stable job to support my family.
✔ Be a vital instrument in improving both my life and the lives of those around me.
I am determined to work hard and make the most of this opportunity. Your generosity is not just helping me study, but shaping my future. I deeply appreciate your kindness and belief in me.
Thank you for being part of my journey.
With an advanced degree in Microbiology, Azel will be able to earn respect and influence in an arena few Christians can impact in India. While none of us know where exactly God will place Azel, the potential is tremendous.
For more information on this project, please contact Gerry at Gerry@GlobalHelpsNetwork.org