Fikela Lingoma – Zambian Scholarship Student

DATE OF BIRTH: 26th November 1999.
SEX: Male
SCHOOL: Mumbwa Secondary School
GRADE: Graduated from Mumbwa Secondary School in 2018
ACADEMIC STRENGTH: Above average student
BEST SUBJECT AT SCHOOL: Science & Mathematics

LIVING WITH PARENT /GUARDIAN: Aunt
FAMILY HISTORY: Fikela is the elder of two boys. His parents passed on 7 years ago. He has been responsible for taking care of his younger brother Ian, with help from his widowed aunt. The aunt has a small business of selling tomatoes which helps her put food on the table. The income is however insufficient to take Fikela to a tertiary institute. Furthermore Fikela has been unable to find a job that can assist him to supplement his aunt’s income and support the younger brother who still needs secondary education. Fikela is a responsible young man and with support, he has great potential to excel and achieve his dream of becoming a doctor.

VILLAGE OF ORIGIN: Mapoko, Mumbwa District, Zambia.
FUTURE GOALS: To become a medical doctor.