Stories of Transformation. The Life Changing Opportunity of a Daystar Scholarship.

Meet Daniel: From Survivor of War-Torn Sudan, To Refugee, To Scholarship Student, To Servant Leader

I originally had seven siblings but one died during a civil war in my country, South Sudan. My parents were pastoralists but their cattle were taken away during that war and they were left with nothing since cattle were their power, wealth, and source of living. They could not even afford meals for us. As the war intensified, we were taken to a refugee camp in northern Kenya. Our living standards improved and later we were taken back to our own homeland after the signing of a peace treaty.

While at home in South Sudan God gave me an opportunity to get a job and I started helping my parents with providing for our basic needs while saving some money for my studies. Later on, my elder brother helped me join Daystar University. However, after my first year my brother told me that he was unable to support me anymore and my parents could not afford to pay my fees. I was helpless and hopeless until a friend told me to apply for Daystar financial aid. I was helped instantly—glory be to God! God has been so faithful to me.

I am now studying accounting at Daystar. I have a passion for it and I love keeping records and giving out credible financial reports for the Daystar Christian Fellowship where I serve as treasurer. I want to be an accountant who makes a difference and who will portray God’s ways of managing finances with self-integrity and accountability.

One of my greatest desires is to transform people’s lives through supporting the homeless and poor around the world. I hope to remember my fellow students who might be in need and help them as you are helping me. God has been investing in me so that I can invest in others. 

I am greatly favored and honored to serve in the International Student Association of Daystar University [ISADU] as Spiritual Committee Chairman as well as the Advisor to the ISADU Diplomatic Dinner Committee. ISADU-Spiritual committee basically deals with prayer and Bible study. We pray for international students to stay well in a foreign land, for the needy students among us, encouraging them to attain Bible study and to discover their purpose in the Lord. We also pray for our home countries because we are aware of what is happening back at home -carrying the burden for the nations at heart! We carry the burden for our nation on our knees and surrender it to the sovereign Lord whom we trust.

My prayer is that the Lord God almighty will bless you more so that you can help more of His people. I am here today because of the compassion and care you have shown me at my weakest moment. I appreciate and thank you! God has brought you into my life to create a great impact in me. Thank you and God bless you.

What are your top ten favorite things about living on campus at Daystar?

1. Our diversity and culture week (Athi River is home of diverse cultures)
2. Nature walks (Climbing hills, going to freedom area)
3. Orientation week for new students
4. Graduation day celebration
5. ISADU (International Student Association of Daystar University) dinner
6. Work study at DCF (Daystar Christian Fellowship) office
7. Mission work
8. Praying for God's people or helping the needy
9. Bible study/Chapels.
10. Katoloni prayer retreat/ University prayer day/ morning devotion.
11. Worship night/Kesha.