Bursary 2025

A Beacon of Hope: GWASA’s 2025 Bursary Project Illuminates Futures 💡

Education is the cornerstone of a thriving community, and for many students, a little financial support can be the key to unlocking their full potential. The Gongo Warom Alumni Students Association (GWASA-CBO) has long championed this belief, and their commitment was on full display during the second term of the 2025 academic calendar. In a momentous event held at Gongo Warom Secondary School, GWASA-CBO successfully concluded its 2025 Bursary Project, a testament to the power of community and collective goodwill.

The bursary issuance was a highlight of the school’s Annual General Meeting, bringing together a host of key stakeholders, including members of the school board, dedicated parents, officers from the Ministry of Education Yala Sub-County, and other distinguished guests. The atmosphere was charged with excitement and gratitude as the association officially announced and disbursed funds that would directly impact the academic journeys of deserving students. This initiative was not just about providing financial aid; it was about reaffirming the community’s belief in its youth and paving the way for a brighter future.

A Rigorous and Fair Process

The journey to the bursary award ceremony was a meticulous and transparent one, overseen by GWASA-CBO’s Welfare Department. The process began with the collection of bursary application forms. A total of twenty-eight forms were received, but a thorough verification process was crucial to ensure fairness.

To guide the selection process, the Welfare Department established clear and fair rating criteria. The most critical requirements were the availability of the student’s birth certificate, academic transcript, and fee statement. The Welfare department’s dedication to fairness was paramount, and each applicant was evaluated on their academic performance, financial need, and vulnerability.

The Financial Backbone of the Project 💰

The success of the bursary project was made possible by the collective contributions of GWASA members. The total bursary collection for the year amounted to a generous Ksh. 71,250. From this, a 10% deduction of Ksh. 7,125 was made, leaving Ksh. 64,125 to be spent on the project. To ensure a smooth disbursement process, an allowance of Ksh. 1,125 was set aside to cover transaction costs. The final, substantial sum allocated for distribution was Ksh. 63,000.

The 2025 Bursary Beneficiaries 🎓

The bursary report detailed the beneficiaries, highlighting the reach and impact of the project. A total of 16 students from Gongo Warom Mixed Secondary School were shortlisted and received a collective sum of Ksh. 56,000.

Shortlisted Applicants from Gongo Warom Mixed Sec. School:

Nancy Achieng Waga: Ksh. 4,000
Dorice Anyango Omondi: Ksh. 4,000
Fidel Oduor Njega: Ksh. 3,500
Javan Onyango Odunga: Ksh. 3,500
David Reagan James: Ksh. 4,000
Atieno Sally Onyango: Ksh. 4,000
Marion Gloriah Akinyi: Ksh. 3,000
Emilly Atieno Otieno: Ksh. 3,000
Ruth Atieno: Ksh. 3,000
Onyango Brian Omondi: Ksh. 3,000
Ouma Fanuel Okoth: Ksh. 4,000
Stacy Akinyi Ochieng: Ksh. 3,000
Beryl Anyango Abonyo: Ksh. 3,000
Jecktone Wasonga Ogola: Ksh. 3,000
Brian Ochieng Omondi: Ksh. 4,000
Hillary Otieno Abaja: Ksh. 4,000

The project’s impact extended beyond the confines of Gongo Warom Secondary School. Recognizing that need knows no institutional boundaries, GWASA-CBO also shortlisted two applicants from other schools.

Non-Gongo Warom Sec School Shortlisted Applicants:

Mercyline Auma Otieno (Nyamninia Sec School): Ksh. 3,000
Clinton Odhiambo Maero (Bukaya Sec School): Ksh. 4,000

The disbursement was conducted with efficiency and convenience in mind. The Treasury disbursed the funds directly to the respective institutions using the M-Pesa Paybill system. This pragmatic decision was made due to the complexity of withdrawing funds via cheques and to make it more convenient for the beneficiaries, who only needed to present the payment messages to their schools. The total disbursed amount was Ksh. 63,000.