Tanzania Educational Support Fund

Hello, my name is Darryl Glotfelty and the late Dr. Scott Glotfelty was my uncle. I never met my Uncle Scott, but our "shared" experience has brought an indescribable closeness between us. Scott's untimely death came while serving in Peace Corps Togo, West Africa (1987-1988). A hike and an innocent climb up a tree turned into a nightmare when he encountered a swarm of bees that took his life. Uncle Scott passed away one year before I was born (March 23, 1988), but inspired my service in the Peace Corps some 25 years later.

Memorial Tribute that I shared at a Fallen Peace Corps Volunteer Event:

https://fpcv.org/volunteers/scott-glotfelty/?unapproved=1296530&moderation-hash=bdddf7d3bf2634cc3db54389d0687269#comment-1296530

Fast forward to 2013 when I began my journey with the US Peace Corps in Tanzania. During my service, I taught Chemistry at a rural village school called Philip Mangula Secondary, where I had the fortune to teach a class of students for the full duration of their secondary school education (Form 1-Form 4). Over the three years, I built lifelong connections with many students and saw a need to continue to support them with needs that their families could not afford (uniforms, books, school fees, application fees, etc.) It tore at me, that although these students were bright and studious, they worried whether or not they would be able to afford to go on to continue their education in Advanced Level schooling and eventually college. When it came time for me to leave Tanzania, I told two of my students to continue to dream big and work hard and I would see to it that their needs are met.

Deogratius is pictured here when he was a Form 1 Student (2013)

Deogratius at medical school in Dodoma, TZ (2022)

My Uncle Scott's memorial fund has generously sponsored some of my former students with one who has recently completed medical school and is now a doctor (Allen is pictured at his graduation ceremony with family in the cover photo of this page). Currently, we are supporting three more students: One will be finishing medical school next year, another finished undergrad and is now seeking a master's degree in IT, and the third is working towards a nursing certificate. The cost of sending students to higher education in Tanzania is a fraction of the cost in the United States. We are helping to build resiliency and give these young folks a chance at a successful future.

Akim at undergrad graduation (2022). He is now studying for his Master's Degree.

Gabi is studying for a nursing certificate. (2022)

In addition to my Uncle Scott's Memorial Fund, countless friends and family have generously contributed to the success of these students. For that, we are eternally grateful.

This year we are pushing to raise enough money to get these three students through the home stretch of their educations, as well as to support them with food and lodging needs.

Help us to continue to support these student's lives as they work hard to build a strong future for themselves, their families and their country.

Thank you!