Student Profile
| Name: | Ngosa Besa |
| Gender: | Female |
| Date of birth: | 14th July 1995 |
| Place of birth: | Copperbelt, Zambia |
| Guardian: | Immanuel Besa (Uncle) |
| Profession: | Zambian Air Force / Purchasing and Supply |
| Guardian: | Brenda Besa (Aunt) |
| Profession: | Business Woman |
| Primary School: | Northmead Basic School |
Family Background:
Ngosa Besa lives with her aunt and uncle in Olympia Park. Her uncle, Immanuel Besa, finished form five in secondary school, and went into the military where he did more courses in purchasing and supply. Currently he is on sick leave, which is bringing a lot of financial strain on the family. Mrs. Besa is running a business that sells stationary.
Ngosa’s father worked in the mines until he was retrenched and fell into financial difficulties. It was then that Ngosa moved in with her father’s relatives. Both Ngosa’s father and mother are living in Kafue with her two younger brothers.
Immanuel and Brenda Besa have one son who is currently studying in Canada, and a daughter who is studying in the UK. Though the children both contribute to the expenses, their parents are their sponsors.
Ngosa’s guardians speak highly of their niece. They feel she is very eager, very independent, and doesn’t need much encouragement to stay focused. She has been one of the best of all the people they have kept. She is very humble and has won their heart. She loves God and has high moral values.
Ngosa's Education:
Ngosa began her education at Trust School in Lwansha, moved to Jolly Belt in Chingola, then moved to Nalituwe in Livingstone, and finally ended up at Northmead Basic School. Moving from school to school affected her performance for a time, but she has excelled at Northmead basic. Ever since grade three she has maintained the top positions in her class. She enjoys learning and loves to study. In fact, Ngosa takes her studies so seriously that she will wake up at 4:00am to do some revision before school.
Ngosa was selected to be a class monitor in grade six and also in grade seven. She mentioned how it was very challenging for her to control the class because many of the other students are much bigger than she is. Some would even threaten her. However, she has used it as a learning experience as she continues to further her education.
Her favorite subject is Social Science.
Career Interests:
Ngosa would love to be a doctor once she finishes school. She writes poetry and sings as well.
What Teachers Think of Ngosa:
She is a hard working girl and is always above average. She is a responsible girl who does not need supervision.
Ngosa's Thoughts:
“My name is Ngosa Besa and I am twelve years of age. My father is Mr. Joseph Besa and my mother is Nelly Chibwe. My parents and my two younger brothers live in Kafue and I live with my aunt and uncle.
In my life I have faced two challenges. The first was when I had to move from a private school to a government school but I overcame it by working hard and earning good grades. The second was when my father’s contract ended in 2001 and I had to separate from my family and live with my relatives. I overcame it by looking at them the same way I look at my own family.
I believe that the Kucetekela Foundation can help better my life because my uncle and aunt will have less money problems as they have to pay for their own children who are in university. This scholarship will help me finish my education without any difficulties.
Since I was very young my dream has always been to become a successful doctor, build a hospital of my own and build the biggest orphanage in Africa. I intend to achieve this goal by finishing my education. I believe by doing so I will be helping the people in my community to live better and healthier lives.
I have notices that many hospitals these days are expensive such that only the rich can afford. Many people, especially the less privileged are dying because they have no money to pay hospital bills. I would offer free treatment to those who can’t afford but are in critical condition.
I would also help street kids and orphans in my community through the orphanage. I would build a school for them from grade one to twelve and later on sponsor them to university or college so that afterwards these children will live better lives.”