💖 Ermelinda Scholarship – A Legacy of Hope
🌟 A Story That Inspires
Once upon a time, there was a 21-year-old girl with a contagious smile and a heart full of dreams. She believed in a better future for all children and young people, regardless of their social condition. Ermelinda lived at the Mamã Muxima Shelter Center since she was 13 years old. She loved to read, learn, and never stopped dreaming.
💪 Overcoming and Courage
Through her own efforts and the support of compassionate people, Ermelinda overcame obstacles imposed by her social reality. She was an example of determination and hope. But on May 13, 2022, her dreams were cut short. At the age of 21, she lost her life… we believe due to a lack of support and opportunities. We believe the story could have been different.
🕊️ A Legacy That Lives On
Ermelinda left behind three sisters, a brother, and an immense void among family and friends. But she also left behind an inspiration: to give life to the dreams she couldn't fulfill. That's why we created the Ermelinda Scholarship, a project that transforms pain into hope and opportunities for young people in vulnerable situations.
🌍 The Impact of the Ermelinda Scholarship
This scholarship will support young people by providing access to education, vocational training, and activities that develop life skills. We want every young person to have the chance that Ermelinda deserved: to grow, learn, and build a dignified future.
🤝 Join Us
Every contribution is a step towards changing lives. Be part of this mission. Turn dreams into reality. Give hope. Give a future.
🎓 Ermelinda Scholarship – Education that Transforms Lives
🌟 What is the Ermelinda Scholarship?
The Ermelinda Scholarship is a social responsibility program created to support teenagers, mainly girls, living in foster homes. The goal is to ensure that these young women can continue their studies in high school and university, even in the face of financial difficulties.
💔 Why is this Scholarship so important?
With the economic crisis and rising unemployment, paying school fees has become a challenge for many families. For teenagers living in orphanages or former low-income residents, this reality is even harsher. The Ermelinda Scholarship offers real opportunities so that these young women do not abandon their dreams.
📚 What does the Stock Exchange cover?
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Payment of school fees
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Support with school supplies
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Moral and psychological support
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Extracurricular activities for personal development
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And much more to guarantee a dignified future.
🤝 Who is behind this initiative?
The Ermelinda Scholarship is the result of a union of forces between:
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Women's Leadership in Angola
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Lotus Space
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Big Muxima Organization
🌍 Why participate?
Every contribution is an opportunity to change lives. By supporting the Ermelinda Scholarship, you help build a better future for young people who deserve education, dignity, and hope.
Who is eligible for Ermelinda Scholarship?
Requirements
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📚 9th grade Completed — minimum educational requirement for application.
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🏠 Residing in a foster home — mostly girls who live in foster care institutions.
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👨👩👧 Former residents with a family income equal to or less than the minimum wage and under 30 years of age — support for those facing economic vulnerability after leaving home.
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🌟 Demonstrate exemplary behavior inside and outside the home — validated by guardians or those responsible at the institution.
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🎓 Being committed to studies and striving to achieve the best results — we value dedication and academic effort.
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🤝 Be available to participate in volunteer activities — a spirit of solidarity and a willingness to contribute to the community.
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✍️ Accept and comply with the terms of the scholarship agreement — responsibility and respect for the conditions of the support granted.
Ermelinda Scholarship by Numbers
Academic year 2025/2026
107 scholarships
107 young teenagers were selected based on the established criteria and received the Ermelinda Scholarship, which gives them the opportunity to continue their studies.
64 Benefactors
64 High School
64 scholarship recipients for the 2025/2026 academic year in the 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th semesters in the following courses: Nursing, Clinical Analysis, Stomatology, Accounting, Computer Science, Business Management, and Computer Science.
2 Indirect Benefactors
64 is the number of benefactors we have who guarantee the monthly payment of tuition fees; some even offer ongoing mentorship.
5 Cities
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Luanda - 57 Students
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Huambo - 16 Students
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Uíge - 1 Student
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Benguela - 32 Students
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Huíla - 1 Student
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28 Scholarship holders
28 jovens adolescentes do Centro Mamã Muxima. 5 Bolseiras residentes e 23 ex. residentes. 12 Bolseiras do ensino médio e 16 do ensino universitário
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10 Scholarship holders
10 young teenagers from the Children's Shelter Center - Benguela
22 Scholarship holders
22 young teenagers from the Santa Paula Frassinetti Center in Benguela
43 of University Education
43 female university scholarship recipients, residents and former residents of the shelters, had their studies compromised due to financial hardship.
3 Partner Organizations
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Big Muxima
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Liderança Feminina em Angola
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Espaço Lótus
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16 Scholarship holders
16 jovens adolescentes do Projecto Mais Oportunidade, Meu Senho, Meu Futuro, liderado pelo Padre Marcelino no Huambo
29 Students
29 jovens adolescentes do centro - Obra de Caridade da Criança - Santa Isabel em Viana - Luanda
Benefactor
✅ Requirements to Become a Benefactor
📌 What You Need to Know:
💖 A genuine desire to help
💰 The ability to pay one or more tuition fees, ensuring at least one academic year (includes enrolment, registration, and monthly fees)
🎓 More Than Just Tuition: Comprehensive Support
The Ermelinda Scholarship goes beyond covering tuition fees. We provide:
📚 Subject tutoring
💻 A space with a computer and Internet for study groups
🤝 Team-building activities to develop skills
🎨 Visits to exhibitions, theatre, dance, cinema, and other arts
🧠 Moral support and ongoing mentoring
❤️ Psychological support
✏️ School supplies
🍎 School snacks
🚌 Transport
💼 Professional internships
👥 Types of Benefactors
💳 Benefactor who covers tuition fees only
🧠 Benefactor who pays tuition and mentors the scholarship holders
🎁 Benefactor who donates for school supplies, snacks, or transport
⏳ Benefactor who donates time to provide tutoring, moral or psychological support
🌱 Why Become a Benefactor?
By offering an Ermelinda Scholarship, you plant a seed for the future.
These scholarships are exclusively for young people from care homes (current or former residents).
Female Leadership in Angola, Espaço Lótus, and Big Muxima will act as the bridge between you and the students, ensuring support until the scholarship ends and, whenever possible, integration into active life through employment or internships.
For more information:
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