Sponsor A Student

WHAT YOUR CONTRIBUTION COVERS

Daily Transportation

$15.00 / month

Providing transportation is the only way to guarantee students get to school on time. For some, it's a 3 hour bus ride each way.

School Supplies & Uniforms

$30.00 / year

Access to basics like pencils, pens, and notebooks is critical to learning. School uniforms keep students focused on their studies and not their appearance.

Music Instruction

$25.00 / month

Every student receives private training from a professional musician in their chosen discipline.

Becoming a sponsor

Sponsorship Options

Your donation will enable a student, regardless of background, to receive a full scholarship which covers daily transport, food, uniforms, music lessons, and all learning materials. Together, these average $70/month per enrolled student, or $840 annually. Teachers salaries and general operating costs are not factored in.

1: FULL YEAR

$ 840.00

Enables us to educate one lucky student for the entire school year.

2: HALF YEAR (most popular choice)

$ 420.00

Your gift (paired with another donor's) will cover a single student's expenses for a year.

3: QUARTERLY

$ 210.00

Your generous donation will go a long way to helping us provide free education to all.

4: MONTHLY

$ 70.00

Here, you can decide on how many months you're comfortable contributing.

What you get in return

Satisfaction

Your generous gift will not only impact a child's life. It'll pay personal dividends for years to come.

Knowledge

Knowing you're breaking the cycle of poverty by helping a deserving student half-way around the world.

Connection

You'll receive a personalized letter from a GA student along with a bio and photo. You're encouraged to write back and form a lasting relationship.

Updates

We will provide communications periodically, so you can keep tabs on our students as they progress through their education and teenage years.

all contributions over $250 are tax deductible in the U.S.. You will automatically receive a receipt with our EIN number after you make your donation.

need more information?

Donations over $250.00 by U.S. citizens are 100% tax deductible.

The Sponsor a Student Program is managed by Gambia Academy - US, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the advancement of The Gambia Academy of Music & Culture.

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