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.

Donations by U.S. citizens are tax deductible.

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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.

The Gambia Academy of Music & Culture

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