At Education Congo Canada (ECC), we believe that education is more than a right, it's a gateway to dignity,purpose, and transformation. Every scholarship awarded is a promise made to a young person: that their dreamsare valid and their future is worth investing in. Meet the students turning that promise into action by transformingtheir communities with your support.

Ngoka Rajabu Mwenebatu: A Future in Public Health

Ngoka is studying Public Health after losing his father and being raised by his mother.He aspires to specialize in epidemiology and biostatistics to improve healthcareaccess in the DRC. As one of five siblings, the financial strain on his mother wasimmense.

“This scholarship is more than money, it’s the foundation for my life’s work. WithoutECC, I may have had to abandon my studies.”

Thanks to ECC, Ngoka is now advancing confidently in his academic journey and isdetermined to serve communities across Congo with data-driven health solutions.

Joëlle Elianas: Building a Future in Medicine

Joëlle is one of nine children in a household where her father is a small business owner and her mother is unemployed. Despite these challenges, Joëlle is studying biomedical sciences and is set on becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon.

“Studying medicine is demanding. With this scholarship, I’m no longer distracted by fees, I’m focused on becoming the best I can be.”

Joëlle represents the next generation of medical professionals, driven not by prestige but by a desire to give back to communities in need.