Student Profile
| Name: | Japhet Phiri |
| Gender: | Male |
| Date of birth: | 24th May 1992 |
| Place of birth: | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Mother: | Mary Phiri |
| Profession: | House Wife |
| Father: | Aliyele Phiri |
| Profession: | Local Businessman |
Family Background:
Japhet’s father moved from Chadiza in Eastern Province to Lusaka in 1980 in search of a better life. He had no skills and looked for a job as a house servant. He was hired as a servant and worked mostly in the Rhodes Park area of Lusaka. In 1981, Japhet’s parents married.
Japhet has six siblings. The first born is a girl who is now 21 years old and is married to a brick layer. The second born is a boy and currently goes to school at Munali High School in Grade 10. Japhet is the fourth born.
Mr. Phiri now runs a small, but successful, grocery shop in the Kalikiliki compound of Lusaka. He obtained the funds to open the shop from his previous job, working for United Link, which closed the business and left Mr. Phiri with some profit. Mr. Phiri invested his money into the shop.
Mr. Phiri wrote in Japhet’s application, that he needs financial support for Japhet’s education because he only works in an informal fashion and that it is very difficult for him to meet the family’s requirements. Mr. Phiri is financially responsible for five children and his wife.
Japhet's Education:
Japhet started school at Chibelo in Grade 1 and has continued there through Grade 7. He has been an extremely high achieving student throughout his career. Since Grade 5, Japhet has achieved no lower than the fifth position, and as high as the third best in his class. However, he achieved even higher in Grade 7, where he finished as the second ranked student in his class.
Japhet’s best subject is English, and his favorite subjects are English, Mathematics, and Science. He wrote on his application that the best part of Chibelo School is that the school is close to home and that he learns a lot.
Outside of class, Japhet enjoys the HIV/AIDS Resource Center at Chibelo School, where he learns more about HIV/AIDS. He also is an active and committed member to his church group.
Japhet's Interests:
Japhet loves to play soccer and to study. His other hobby is going to Reformed Church every Sunday.Japhet’s dream is to become a doctor. In his application, Japhet wrote that he would like a scholarship because he wants to help his country Zambia.
What his teachers think of him:
The teachers say that he is a good boy who is intelligent. Japhet understands concepts quickly and is very obedient. He could use extra help in science and social studies, but overall, his performance is excellent.