Scholarship will support a dream of helping and healing

Every child has to learn the difficult act of sharing. Abigail Ndung’u learned it more thoroughly than many. The daughter of Kenyan immigrants, she grew up sharing her bedroom, food, and toys with other families.  

“My parents didn’t have the chance to earn bachelor’s degrees, but they built a life centered around love, education, and sacrifice,” said Abigail, a recipient of a 2025 Granite Edvance scholarship. “From the moment they arrived in the United States, they opened our home to relatives starting fresh in a new country. …That mindset of service, of making space for others, shaped who I became.”  

At Nashua High School South, Abigail devoted her time to community service through the Interact Club. One year, they raised money to help children in Ghana who had been victims of human trafficking. Another year, they sent laptops to children in Honduras. 

While attending school and working, Abigail also volunteered at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. One of her most rewarding assignments was pushing around a “comfort cart.” “When I would walk in, they would think I was a nurse coming to draw their blood or something,” she said. “Instead, I got to offer them little goodies and things they might need.” 

Now Abigail is at the University of Connecticut, pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor. She’s excited to have access to the excellent pre-med program and internship and research opportunities the school offers. “This scholarship is really helping me be able to go to my dream school,” she said. “I’m very grateful, [and] I’m really excited to see what I’m able to do in the future.”  

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