Los Héroes Scholarship Program
Commitment to the empowerment of families through education has always been a core value of the relationship between the people of Los Héroes and St. John’s. In 2005, the leaders in Los Héroes indicated that they were ready to begin a pilot scholarship program with one student.  The program has grown and developed so that in 2012, 77 students will participate in the program.

 

Quick facts about the program:

• The school year runs from January through November (university students have classes in December).
• The scholarship helps to cover costs such as transportation, uniforms and shoes for older students, backpacks and supplies which are not covered by government aid.  Parents also pay a small percentage of the costs.
• The students sign contracts each year and are required to achieve good grades, to read every day, and to attend Sunday School or Youth Group.
• The parents sign contracts and are required to attend parent meetings twice per month, to participate in small Bible study groups (men’s or women’s) in their sectors (neighborhoods), to attend worship with their children and to help out with one or more ministries of the church.
• Families receive funds once per month.
• Thus far, the program has helped 2 students to graduate from the university and several students to graduate from high school.  The program has students of all ages, including 17 current university students.   

Sponsors can build relationships with individual students, or can make a general donation to the program.  Sponsors who are matched up with specific students are encouraged to write to their students 2 or 3 times per year and have the opportunity to travel to El Salvador to meet their students.

To learn more:  

Scholarship Program Information Page

Sponsor Participation Form 2012
Sponsor Family Profile
Perfil de al familia para el estudiante de la beca