Faces of Hope
Meet Our LEAP Scholars
Since 2005, LEAP has helped academically qualified but financially challenged young people from Loakan and Baguio earn their college degrees. These are their stories.
Batch 2009
Ana Rose Sabalberino
University of Baguio
BS Information Technology
Class of 2013
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Batch 2014
Angelica Yvonne Hernandez
Saint Louis University
BS Elementary Education
Class of 2018
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Batch 2009
Catherine Asuncio
Saint Louis University
BS Business Administration
Class of 2013
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Faces of Hope
In Their Own Words
Our first LEAP scholars share what the scholarship meant to them.
“We know we're leaning on a great wall.”
College could have been much harder without help from anyone… Clear is the support that is being given. From tuition, requirements, books and other college stuff, [DJLF handles] the worry. No sweat for us when facing these things, because we know we're leaning on a great wall. Our only sweat is just facing the academic toil…
Katrina Mae G.
St. Louis University
“I don't want to waste the blessings that I have now.”
I don't want to waste the blessings that I have now… I thank you all for being a part of my first year.
Maria Cristina B.
University of the Cordilleras
“Someday I will be successful like them.”
I always remember the people who helped us, people who are kind and supportive. I value all of these things… Sir Rhyss (Hizon) and Tito Dan (Perico) gave me advice. Whenever I read their email, I am inspired and hope that someday I will be successful like them.
Alona A.
St. Louis University
“At that very moment, my world brightened.”
…the launching of [the] Scholarship program. I think that was my most unforgettable moment… [I was] on the verge of depression because of the thought that I can't pursue higher education because my parents cannot send me to college, but at that very moment, my world brightened… A million thanks to all of you. God bless…
Roda C.
St. Louis University
“It opened a new door of hope for my future.”
College – two questions come to mind. ‘What course would I take?’ ‘Who will support me?’ It was a great opportunity for me to be a DJLF-LEAP scholar because it opened a new door of hope for my future… Thanks to all of you who have a big heart… Mabuhay!
Benedict M.
St. Louis University
From “What Our Scholars Say…” in The LEAP-YEAH! 2005.