Bolivian Student Headed for Medical School

Mercedes, who was on the CI sponsorship program for 8 years, is about to begin medical school at the public university in Sucre, Bolivia!  More than 1200 students sat for the medical college entrance exam, and only 289 passed and were granted admission.  Mercedes is one of those talented 289.   During a visit with Marcela Molina, our regional coordinator for Bolivia, Mercedes expressed deep gratitude for the support she received from her CI sponsor.  He enabled her to attend primary and secondary school by supplying funds for her clothing and school supplies.   Then, when he died last year, he left her with a final gift: enough money to pay her medical school tuition through the completion of her degree.