Scholarship Students
Gabriella Agyei:
Migration is not an issue, but a natural phenomenon
Gabriella Agyei (22) was born and raised in Italy by Ghanaian parents, and an important part of her identity and worldview has been shaped by her family’s migration history. After studying Political, Social, and International Sciences at the University of Bologna, she is now pursuing her master’s in Governance of Migration and Diversity at Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (Erasmus University Rotterdam) – supported by an Erasmus Trustfonds scholarship.
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Hima Varshini:
Wants to raise scholarship visibility by promoting the Erasmus Charity Run
"The financial realities of pursuing a masters in a country like the Netherlands are quite stressful. A Master degree in economics has been something that I wanted to pursue for a long time, and I know Erasmus University Rotterdam offers great specializations. The stress of finances was one thing that made me sceptical of considering a degree abroad. The scholarship was a huge relief, not only did it offer me an opportunity to pursue my dream degree but doing so with greater freedom and mental peace.
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Teresa Bazarra Urquidi:
Wants to give a voice to the people that receive scholarships
Teresa's reason to support the Erasmus Charity Run 2025 is because she wants to show where the funds go by giving a voice to the people that receive them. Teresa says: "In light of the recent government cuts in higher education, I want to highlight the significance of the Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarships. With public education receiving less and less support from the government, these scholarships are essential."
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Anand Kole:
Using Economics to Drive Societal Change
Anand got admitted in April, "but then someone told me how difficult it is to get a scholarship, because of recent budget cuts in the Netherlands. I remember almost giving up this time as well and sending the deferral mail, postponing admission to next year, due to lack of funding. This was a real setback, as I needed the funding.
However, at the last minute, I found out I was awarded a Trustfonds scholarship allowing me to pursue my dream. It was towards the end of July when I got notified of the scholarship and my course was starting in September. I was not sure I was going to make it due to the visa process and housing search. I was in denial until my flight to The Netherlands took off. I'm grateful that everything fell into place just in time, and at a time when there were budget cuts in education in The Netherlands."
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