Goal: 5000 Health Sciences graduates by 2025

GAU Foundation provides full and partial scholarships and skill training grants to students in health sciences and technology. This will ensure that students from disadvantaged backgrounds are allowed to pursue careers in the health.......

What we do

About Us

Georgetown American University Foundation Inc. is a Georgia public non-profit charity organization, established by Dr. Melissa Varswyk, President and Cyril Fox, Vice President.  Georgetown American University Foundation Inc., (GAUFI) purpose is to provide students Scholarship for STEM base Education, Technology and Training within Healthcare.

 

To assist with supportive services to help with application processing and access to continuum education benefits, life skill management, self-development, workshops, on the job training, and employment opportunities in the state of Georgia and abroad. In addition, the foundation assists in developing and increasing the facilities of the University for broader educational opportunities.

 

GAUFI prepares students  for the local and international workforce in the aim to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 1 (no poverty) and 3 (good health and wellness) by 2030. 

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GAU Foundation provides full and partial scholarships and skill training grants to students in health sciences and technology.  This will ensure that students from disadvantaged backgrounds are allowed to pursue careers in the health sciences and technology sectors.   The current scholarship programs are publicized on the GAU Foundation website, social media platforms, university websites, and university social media platforms.

This Foundation was established and design after realizing that the main contributors to the University’s attrition rate were students who were unable to fulfill their financial commitments.  In addition, to ensure that students receive a rewarding experience, there is a need for developing and increasing the facilities of the University for broader educational opportunities.

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Your donation contribute to medical and nursing students education and talent development to achieve sustainable development goals.

No gift is too small. All contributions are welcomed from individuals corporate and foundations.

Funds for the scholarship fund can be received by check or online.

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Our Team

Leadership

Dr. Melissa Varswyk

Chairwoman and President
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Dr. Melissa Varswyk

Chairwoman and President

Mr. Cyril Fox

Vice Chairman
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Mr. Cyril Fox

Vice Chairman

Mr. Lancelot Mars

Executive Director
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Mr. Lancelot Mars

Executive Director

Mrs. Avis Kapepula

Executive Secretary
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Mrs. Avis Kapepula

Executive Secretary