Madison Kanifing Sister City
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Our Mission
The Sister City Scholarship Program is dedicated to encouraging the pursuit of higher education for underserved youth while fostering strong community ties and meaningful engagement within and between our two cities.
In support of this mission, the Sister City Scholarship Program encourages the pursuit of higher education for underserved youth while strengthening community ties and civic involvement within and between Madison and Kanifing.
The Fatoumatta Jallow Scholarship Fund is a cornerstone of this effort. The fund is dedicated to supporting and empowering Gambian female students pursuing degrees in nursing and healthcare. By removing financial barriers, the scholarship enables young women to complete their education and contribute meaningfully to the future of healthcare in their communities.
Fatoumata Jallow Scholarship Overview
The Fatoumatta Jallow Scholarship Fund provides full tuition support to eligible female students enrolled in approved nursing and healthcare programs in The Gambia. Scholarship recipients are expected to maintain academic excellence and demonstrate a continued commitment to service and community engagement.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
Female
Gambian citizen
Eligible high school student or recent graduate
Applying for a higher education degree in healthcare (with a focus on nursing)
Demonstrated academic achievement (Positioning System)
Demonstrated financial need (verified through the school)
Local community volunteer with a minimum of 25 volunteer hours completed within the past year
Academic Requirements
Scholarship covers full tuition for the approved healthcare program
Grades must be submitted each semester to continue receiving scholarship funds
A minimum GPA of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the program
Scholarship Coverage
Full school tuition
Schools Covered
The scholarship applies to students enrolled at the following institutions:
Gambia College School of Nursing and Midwifery
Marina Parade, Banjul
American International University West Africa (AIUWA) – School of Nursing
The School for Enrolled Community Health Nurses and Midwives
The School for Enrolled Nurses, Central River Region, The Gambia
Sami Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences
University of The Gambia – Postgraduate Diplomas Nursing Program
Application Deadline
To be announced
Please check back regularly for updates or contact the scholarship committee for additional information.
About US
In April, 2015, after a long and hard fought campaign in which volunteers knocked on almost 4 thousand doors during a brutal Wisconsin winter, a Madison resident, of Gambian descent called Samba Baldeh was elected to the Madison Common Council. After the votes were tallied, Mr. Baldeh outpolled his rival, a long term incumbent by 32 votes to become Alderman for District 17 in the far north/east side of the city.
Vision
Madison-Kanifing Sister-City Committee will serve as a community resource for cultural exchange between Madison Wisconsin and Kanifing Gambia. The collaboration will foster mutual learning, respect, and humanitarian support while highlighting the rich cultures, strengths and lived experiences of citizens in both cities
Purpose
The Committee will initiate projects to promote business development, support small businesses, promote housing development, and address other key issues fostering economic growth in targeted communities. Our focus is on carrying out or supporting community-driven economic development projects to enhance the quality of life