New scholarship fund for women in computer science at UPC
- mary sanichas
- May 16, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 15
Education Congo offers scholarships in specific areas of study through “named funds” that pay out every year, starting the year after they reach maturity at US$25,000.
One of our newest funds, “Sanichas IT,” was started with a balance of $5,000. Once it reaches maturity it will provide tuition scholarships to Congolese women in computer science at UPC.
“Sanichas IT” is in memory of Evadne Sanichas, the daughter of a US Air Force pilot who was stationed in Congo 1965–1967. She attended the American School of Kinshasa (TASOK), then a few years later was in the elite group of women first admitted to Yale University, where she majored in Philosophy. She later attended law school in California, then was a fellow at Georgetown International Law Center.
Evadne spent 30 years as a US government trial attorney defending against large-scale lawsuits by government contractors.
She was a pioneer in using computer technology to track large volumes of information for complex litigation.
Support the education solution to build a stronger Congo!
Make a contribution to Sanichas IT fund for women in computer science. Once the fund reaches maturity at $25,000, its earnings will pay for scholarships year after year. The larger the fund, the larger the payout—so please help bring this fund to maturity and keep it growing!
To donate click on the red Donate button in the header, select "Named Funds" then scroll to Sanichas IT—or any other Education Congo named fund you wish to donate to.
We are also happy to accept donations by check. Note “Sanichas IT” on the memo line and mail to Education Congo, 2216 Elgin Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
As of 10/15/2024 the current balance of this fund is $5,417.70.
56% of the 9,658 students at Université Protestante au Congo were women in 2024
Listen to video clips from our 2024 interview with the head of UPC, Prof. Robert N'Kwim, talking about the impressive women students and women alumni from UPC
If you would like to support scholarships for women at UPC, consider donating to one of Education Congo's named funds designated for women:
Sue Cardwell Fund—designated for women students from Bolenge Province or Equateur Province who are preparing for careers in teaching
Jain-Goel Fund—designated for women medical school students at UPC
Sanichas IT Fund—designated for women computer science students at UPC
Sanichas Law Fund—designated for women law school students at UPC
Jack & Linda Spencer Fund—designated for women medical school students at UPC
To donate to a named fund, click the donate button above, choose "Named funds" to go to our secure donation site, then scroll to choose your preferred named fund.
To donate by check, write the name of the fund on the memo line of the check and mail to Education Congo, 2216 Elgin Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
If you are taking distributions from your IRA, you might consider making a direct donation from your account to Education Congo. The distribution amount that is paid directly to Education Congo would not be taxable to you and could save you some income tax dollars. Please talk to your financial and/or tax advisors on how to best make this kind of donation. (If you go this route, be sure to notify us with details.)
