Sr Elizabeth Donnan Scholarship Fund

Lukulu, Zambia

In partnership with the Loreto Sisters.

Honouring a Legacy of Compassion & Commitment to Education

Mary Ward International and the Loreto Sisters have established the Sr Elizabeth Donnan Scholarship Fund, to honour the woman who dedicated her life to service, education, and the care of others.

This Scholarship Fund is inspired by the many students, alumni, colleagues, and families whose lives were touched by Sr Elizabeth’s unwavering compassion, support, and belief in the power of equitable access to education.

Continuing Sr Elizabeth’s Mission

Working hand-in-hand with rural communities in Zambia, Sr Elizabeth worked with community-run schools, constructed permanent classrooms, and supported young people to pursue higher education. Her advocacy ensured that even in the most challenging conditions, children and young adults could access learning, and with it, hope for a better future.

Sr Elizabeth played a vital role at Sancta Maria College of Nursing and Midwifery, not only as a leader and educator but as a fierce advocate for students from remote and disadvantaged communities. She personally oversaw the Nursing College’s student bursary program and worked tirelessly to ensure that no student was denied a chance to pursue education because of financial hardship.

Sancta Maria College of Nursing & Midwifery

The Sr Elizabeth Donnan Scholarship Fund supports a broader commitment to nursing and midwifery education in Lukulu, Zambia.

At Sancta Maria College of Nursing and Midwifery, students are preparing to become skilled healthcare professionals who can serve their own communities. Through education, practical training, and student support, the College is helping address critical healthcare needs in rural Western Zambia.

Learn more about the College and the community Sr Elizabeth helped serve.

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“I am the first girl in my community to go on to further studies. I will be a role model to encourage other girls that they can also make it in life.”

Jacqueline, a current scholarship holder

Why Your Support Matters

By supporting the Sr Elizabeth Donnan Scholarship Fund, you will ensure that Sr Elizabeth’s legacy continues to transform lives. Your generosity will allow students facing financial hardship to access essential nursing education by covering tuition fees, training costs, travel, and accommodation.

The fund will initially support students enrolled in the Diploma of Nursing, with plans to expand as new programs are introduced at the Nursing College. Your support will ensure future generations of nurses can serve their communities with skill, compassion, and purpose, just as Sr Elizabeth did throughout her life.

“When a student is awarded a scholarship, their demeanour is transformed from one carrying an impossible burden to a person who is free to laugh and enjoy life.”

SR ELIZABETH DONNAN IBVM

Support Nursing Students in Zambia

Your generous donation to the Sr Elizabeth Donnan Scholarship Fund will help us build brighter futures for women in Lukulu, Zambia.

Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia.

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