Students in Need of Scholarships

During our last visit to Cotzal, we were able to meet with these four students in their homes.  I have personally taught all of these children off and on for these last three school years.  All four will graduate 6th grade this year from the HOREB school without resources to continue on in Middle School.  If you wish to sponsor one of these children for the 2015 school year, the estimated costs for all their expenses is about $50 per month.  If you wish to support one of these students in their future studies, email us at jordanrrice@gmail.com.


Mayerly has studied at the HOREB school for all six years of her education.  She is one of four siblings who recently has dealt with the loss of her father who died from alcoholism. She wants to continue studying at a Christian school in one of the nearby towns if given the opportunity.  We interviewed her while she was attending to her family's little store, their main source of income.

Dionicio is a bright kid who is near the top of his class at the HOREB school and is always the first to contribute in class discussions.  His favorite subject is English and has the best pronunciation of all the children I taught at HOREB.  He wants to be a judge when he grows up.   

Abigail is a sweet girl who works hard in her studies and has studied all six years at HOREB.  She wants to be a teacher when she grows up.  Through my experiences watching her teach some of the younger children, I can tell she is going to be a great one!  She is the middle of three sisters.

Manael is the middle child of many siblings and he loves to sing.  After not being able to attend HOREB his 5th grade year because of low finances, he received a scholarship for his final 6th grade year.  In this video, he and his mom explain why he attends the HOREB school.  We did not directly interview Manael and hope to get a better interview when we return in October.