Student Profile
| Name: | Phales Mtonga |
| Gender: | Female |
| Date of birth: | 28th May 1992 |
| Place of birth: | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Mother: | Martha Nyirenda |
| Profession: | Unemployed |
| Father: | Peter Mkandawire |
| Profession: | Defence Soldier (Eastern Province, Zambia) |
Family Background:
Phales’ parents do not live together and do not care or provide for her. Her father is a soldier, stationed in the Eastern province of Zambia. Her mother lives in Lusaka, but is unemployed and unable to provide for Phales.
She lives with her brother, Anderson Mtonga, in the Kaunda Square area of Lusaka. He is a primary school teacher at Ibex Hill Boarding School in Lusaka. Kaunda Square, where Phales lives with her brother, is a far distance from Chibelo Basic School, where she attends primary school. Many days, Phales walks to school, which takes her more than one hour. It is another hour’s walk home.
Without a scholarship, Phales’ brother could not afford to continue her education. As a teacher, he values education greatly and hopes that Phales seizes this opportunity.
Phales' Education:
Phales attends Chibelo Primary School, which is far from her home. Unfortunately, she could not get a place at a nearby government school, which is overcrowded. However, Phales enjoys Chibelo School and is learning a lot. Her favorite parts of Chibelo School are the computer lab and the HIV/AIDS Resource Center.
Her favorite subjects are Mathematics, English, Science, and Social Studies.
Outside of class, Phales likes to spend time at the HIV/AIDS Resource Center to learn more about HIV/AIDS.
Phales' Interests:
Phales loves helping her brother with the household chores, especially the cooking. She also loves reading books and singing.Her career interest is to become a nurse because she likes helping people.In her application, Phales wrote that she would like a scholarship because she wants to help her country Zambia.
What his teachers think of him:
Teachers say that Phales is among the best pupils in the class. She has a particularly strong zeal to learn and know more. She is patient, and takes her time when answering questions, but is always effective with her answers. She is an intelligent girl and deserving of a scholarship.