From Scholarship to Skill: Favor Morwu Is Building Her Future With Her Own Hands

In every community, there are young people quietly rising—learning, creating, and building brighter futures despite challenges. Favor Morwu is one of those young leaders.

Recently, Favor shared a photo of her event decoration work on Facebook with a simple but powerful caption:
“My hand work meh. Lord I'm grateful.”

Favor Morwu showing her event decoration work.

Behind those words is a story of opportunity, determination, and growth.

Favor is a UDS academic student preparing to enter the 12th grade. Like many students in the program, she has previously helped support herself by selling in the market to pay for school expenses.

But her journey is taking a new direction.

Through the Ishmael Gabbidon Memorial Scholarship, Favor was given the opportunity to learn a practical skill alongside her academic education. She chose event decoration—a creative and income-generating skill that is already changing her life.

And it’s working.

When asked if she has earned money from her skill, Favor shared:

“Yes. Last year it helped with my registration fees.
It also helped with uniforms money too.”

This is the power of combining education with skills development. Instead of relying solely on market selling, Favor is building a pathway toward self-sufficiency, creativity, and long-term opportunity.

What stands out most is her gratitude and determination. When praised for her accomplishments by Heather Cannon, Executive Director, she responded:

“Thanks so much.
Praying to continue so that I can learn more.
Thanks to the UDS family for giving me the opportunity to learn this, thanks so much.”

The Ishmael Gabbidon Memorial Scholarship is doing exactly what it was designed to do—equipping students with tools for independence while they pursue their education.

Favor’s story is a reminder that when young people are given access to both education and practical skills, they don’t just prepare for the future—they start building it now.

As she enters her final year of high school, Favor is not just a student—she is a young entrepreneur, a creator, and a shining example of what opportunity can unlock.

And we are incredibly proud of her.