Adopt-a-Soul: What It Really Means to Sponsor a Student’s Future

Behind every successful student is someone who believed in them first.

💛 The Heart Behind the Program

At The Maryville Foundation, we understand that education is more than just school fees and textbooks — it’s about hope, belief, and transformation.

The Adopt-a-Soul Program was created to connect generous individuals with bright, underprivileged students in Ghana who need more than financial help — they need someone to believe in their journey.

When you “adopt” a student, you’re not just paying for their college education. You’re becoming a partner in their story.

🎓 What Does “Adopt-a-Soul” Really Mean?

“Adopting a soul” means:

• 📚 Funding a student’s full college journey – tuition, accommodation, books, and living expenses.

• 🤝 Building a real connection – we match donors with students, and both sides share periodic updates, letters, and progress.

• 🧑‍🏫 Supporting their growth – students in the program receive mentorship and life coaching throughout their studies.

It’s a holistic model that uplifts the mind, heart, and spirit.

💬 Hear It From a Student

“My sponsor didn’t just fund my education — they gave me a second chance at life. I write them letters, and they write back. When I graduate, I hope to do the same for someone else.”
– Joseph A., Final Year Accounting Student

🌱 The Impact of One Sponsor

Over the years, we’ve seen students rise from extreme hardship to become university graduates, entrepreneurs, nurses, teachers, and change-makers — all because someone chose to “adopt” them.

For many, their sponsor becomes the first person outside their family to truly invest in their potential.

“You may never meet the student you sponsor in person — but your impact will be written on every chapter of their future.”

💳 What Does Sponsorship Cost?

On average, full sponsorship for one student costs between GHS 6,000 to GHS 9,000 per academic year, depending on the university and program.

Some donors choose to:

• Sponsor fully (annually or semester-by-semester)

• Co-sponsor with a friend or group

• Give monthly toward the Adopt-a-Soul fund