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Gallaudet University Sasakawa International Scholarship 2004-05



The Sasakawa International Scholarship is a partial-tuition program that The Nippon Foundation has established at Gallaudet University. This program is for deaf exchange students from developing countries who have met the entrance requirements of Gallaudet University, but who do not possess the financial means to attend.

In order to facilitate contact and at the same time protect the privacy of the people on this list, we ask that those who wish to contact them use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of this page to send us your name, email address and a brief message. We will make sure that the fellow receives your message. However, we leave any response up to the individual.


FLORINDA MARIE AFRICAFLORINDA MARIE AFRICA
Ms. Africa hails from Quezon City, Philippines and is an alumna of the Southeast Asian Institute for the Deaf. She earned an associate's degree in computer operations from Miriam College. Majoring in accounting, she loves to resolve challenges and hope to teach deaf children the ability to solve puzzles. She is extremely active during the school year, working as student assistant at the computer lab and Department of Public Safety.
FERNANDO AYALAFERNANDO AYALA
Mr. Ayala's hometown is La Reina Santiago, Chile. He is an alumnus of the Colegio Andalican. Mr. Ayala has not yet declared a major, but is considering business. He participated in Gallaudet's English Language Institute and served a one-year term as vice president. Mr. Ayala says of his future plans, "I want to be able to educate deaf people in Chile by having knowledge and resources in Business." At his leisure, he enjoys playing volleyball, soccer, tennis, and watching movies.
MINNIE C. BUENAVENTURAMINNIE C. BUENAVENTURA
Ms. Buenaventura is from Marikina City, Philippines. She is majoring in computer information systems. She is quite busy during the school year, working at the Registrar's Office and Department of Business's computer lab. Upon receiving her degree, she plans to return to the Philippines to share her knowledge and experience with other Filipino deaf people.
HUI CAIHUI CAI
Ms. Cai is from Beijing, China where she attended the Beijing High School for the Deaf and Changchun University. She is currently studying counseling as a special graduate student. Ms. Cai is a Dean's List student and has won three consecutive Student of the Year awards in college. Athletically, she is a champion javelin and discus thrower. Ms. Cai hopes to go on to study deaf education, which she hopes to use to teach deaf students in China. She also aspires to create an educational bridge between the Untied States and her home country.
HISIAO-YI CHANGHISIAO-YI CHANG
Ms. Chang comes to Gallaudet from Taiwan. Skilled in several languages, she is the three-time winner of a Chinese language essay-writing contest and loves to read. At Gallaudet, she is studying both accounting and graphic design. In the future, she would like to become an English teacher and help teach the language to deaf people in Taiwan.
ABHISHEK DASGUPTAABHISHEK DASGUPTA
Mr. Dasgupta is a native of Kolkata, West Bengal. He is an alumna of The Assembly of God Church School. Mr. Dasgupta is majoring in communication arts (computer graphics and design). He is a first place recipient of the National Painting Competition in India, which is organized by the Indian Council of Child Welfare. As his acdemic schedule permits, Mr. Dasgupta can be found painting, swimming, acting, and performing mime with the theatre group, The Action Players.
JIALE FENGJIALE FENG
Mr. Feng is originally from Shanghai in the People's Republic of China. He attended the College of Art at Shanghai University and is now studying English and art at Gallaudet. In his spare time, this Dean's List student enjoys exploring art, reading, and working on the computer. Right now, he is striving to attain the personal life goals that he has set.
NICOLAS GARFIASNICOLAS GARFIAS
Mr. Garfias, of Santiago, Chile, is an alumnus of San Esteban Diacono School. Majoring in business with an emphasis on finance, he plans to pursue a master's degree from Gallaudet. Mr. Garfias envisions in establishing a business in his country to advance the education of deaf people. He is very involved in extra-curricular activities, especially the English Language Institute, where has served as treasurer and received the Outstanding Service Award.
SILVIA HERDICKASILVIA HERDICKA
Originally from Presov, Ms. Herdicka previously attended a vocational school for clothing making and the Presov University of Humanities and Natural Sciences. She is a business student at Gallaudet and is involved in numerous co-curricular activities, including swimming and working with English Language Institute Students Organization (ELISO), and sewing. She made the Dean's List multiple times, and graduated sum laude from Gallaudet University. She has been recognized for outstanding service in ELSO, and made best swimming record at Gallaudet. She looks forward to graduating, returning to Slovakia, and providing support to other young people who want to do the same.
ALI JAFFERALI JAFFER
A native of Karachi, Pakistan, Mr. Jaffer is a Dean's List graphic design major at Gallaudet. This well-rounded student has won awards for outstanding art, ping pong, and academic achievement. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and listening to music. He is looking forward to working in the field of computer graphics.
MOHIT KHANNAMOHIT KHANNA
Mr. Khanna is from New Delhi, India. He previously attended the Shilpa Bharti Institute of Arts and Crafts. At Gallaudet, he is now majoring in graphic design and taking courses through the University's English Language Institute. He enjoys art and design, reading, and playing cricket and soccer. Mr. Khanna has received recognition for his involvement with the English Language Institute Student Organization at Gallaudet. In the future, he wants to dedicate his life to working for the betterment of the deaf community and humanity in any way that he can.
SUSANNA KRIGESUSANNA KRIGE
This double major student studying mathematics and education is originally from South Africa. She attended the De La bat School for the Deaf there and won numerous awards for sportsmanship and academic excellence. She went on to attend Mactrain College, majoring in graphic design. At Gallaudet, Ms. Krige would like to go on to earn a graduate degree in psychology. Ms. Krige continues to be involved with athletics by swimming and hiking. She dreams of empowering people from South Africa and other countries by helping them to develop professional skills.
SHENG LISHENG LI
Originally from Shanghai, China, Mr. Li is an education major at Gallaudet. A Dean's List student, he is interested not only in studying education but also history, government, and world literature. In addition to academic pursuits, Mr. li enjoys reading and traveling. His focus is elementary education and he looks forward to teaching within his chosen area after graduation.
YI-MING LINYI-MING LIN
Mr. Nsumbu is from Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is studying French, is on the Dean's List, and enjoys playing soccer and reading comic books in his spare time. This ambitious student dreams of eventually having a great impact as a teacher and leader of the deaf in his home country.
KIOMBO NSUMBUKIOMBO NSUMBU
Mr. Nsumbu is from Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is studying French, is on the Dean's List, and enjoys playing soccer and reading comic books in his spare time. This ambitious student dreams of eventually having a great impact as a teacher and leader of the deaf in his home country.
MARINA SIMONMARINA SIMON
Originally, from Argentina, Ms. Simon earned a degree in psychology from the University of Buenos Aires, where she was a research fellow. She has published articles in Spanish about her research projects with the argentinean deaf population. She is now pursing a PhD in clinical psychology at Gallaudet, where she is a Dean's List student and a former President's Scholar. Ms. Simon devotes her spare time to working for advocacy organizations and reading. She plans to return to Argentina to teach, practice clinical psychology, and continue her research.
NA SUNA SU
Ms. Su comes to Galladuet from Guangzhou, China. Her educational background includes attendance at the First Military Medical University and the Guanzhou High School for the Deaf. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, traveling, and reading. She recently decided to major in accounting.
WEI WANGWEI WANG
Ms. Wang is originally from Beijing, China, where she attended high school and spent some time in the professional world. At Gallaudet, she is a digital media major. She enjoys dancing, reading, and creating websites in her spare time. After graduation, this Dean's List student would like to become a television producer.
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