Our Scholars
Graduates
Maribel
2017 Community Leadership Scholar
Maribel conducted a thesis project in cloudwater capture to complete her degree in Hydrology at the Universidad Autónoma Juan Misael Saracho in Caraparí.
“I decided to study because I wanted to provide an example for my little sister, that she can make something of her life.”
Current scholars
Fátima
2018 Community Leadership Scholar
Lorena is in her final semester of the Dentistry program at the Universidad Autónoma Juan Misael Saracho in Tarija.
“Everyone dreams of studying, and to be someone in life. I’m here for a better future and to honor the efforts that my parents have made and continue to make.”
Fernanda
2019 Community Leadership Scholar
Fernanda is currently studying Nursing at the Universidad Autónoma Juan Misael Saracho in Tarija.
“In Bolivia it is important to remember the struggle for women’s rights and equal opportunity for all.”
Lorena
2020 Community Leadership Scholar
Lorena is currently studying Financial Engineering at the Universidad Católica in Tarija.
“In the future I want to help many others, just as the Chaco Fund is helping me.”
Laura
2021 Community Leadership Scholar
Laura is studying Nursing at the Universidad Autónoma Juan Misael Saracho in Tarija.
“The strength of my community is its gender equality. We support those who need it and look after their physical and emotional wellbeing.“
Yonaida
2021 Indigenous Leadership Scholar
Yonaida is studying Environmental Engineering at the Universidad Autónoma Juan Misael Saracho in Yacuiba.
“My parents provide the best example everyday, and are always looking for ways to support our family, a family of humble means.”
Rubí
2022 Community Leadership Scholar
Rubí is studying Nursing at the Universidad Autónoma Juan Misael Saracho in Tarija.
Yali
2023 Indigenous Leadership Scholar
Danitza
2023 Community Leadership Scholar
Danitza is currently studying at Normal University to become a Guaraní Math teacher.