In 2006, while I was in secondary school. Just a year before I graduated, I lost my precious mother. She was my world. I loved her ridiculously but life had to go on.
In 2011, while in my 3rd year in University for my first degree. Just a year before I graduated, I lost my precious father. He was my rock. He was my shield. I loved him massively but life had to go on. However something changed. I was now an orphan.
Shortly after my dad’s burial, I got awarded a scholarship I applied for. That was to become the turn around of the poor orphan. There were nights where dinner was garri, sugar and groundnut.
I graduated, I voluteered, I worked and in 2016 I got awarded another scholarship to undertake my masters degree. It became clear to me that I had become a “Privileged Orphan”. My life could have turned out worse but I remained Godful and hopeful and the story changed.
It is 2020 and I am still studying on a full ride scholarship. The privileged orphan is still climbing. My life is evidence that your title can change in one night. This is why I share my stories. So when you read them, you know that tomorrow is bright. This is why I keep revealing the tricks to winning scholarships. Who says we cannot all win? My knowledge is worthless if it is not shared.
Your scenario might be different but be rest assured. All that is happening is simply sharpening you up for what is ahead. Hang in there.
Until we all win, No one has won.
6 Comments on “THE PRIVILEGED ORPHAN”
This is amazing and inspiring.
Thank you Sandra. I appreciate you taking the time to read and leave a comment. Cheers.
You really inspired me since bosco, your story makes me feel there is hope.
Thank you, brother. I appreciate you.
Really inspired by you since bosco, I wish to get the scholarship.
Thank you very much.Best wishes brother.