Christian Molina was a working student in high school. He admitted that he almost quit his studies. Auspiciously, his former teacher, seeing his potentials, supported and guided him so he could finish his secondary education.
In 2012, encouraged to chase his dream, he applied for MAFI scholarship and luckily hurdled its qualifying exam. Eventually, he took up electronics and communications engineering at the University of Southern Mindanao.
“MAFI has significantly changed my life for the better. I am forever grateful to it for its invaluable assistance. Because of it, I have gained a degree in engineering, realized my childhood aspiration, and now have a steady job,” said the engineer who now works at the Energy Development Corporation.
“Getting a degree in engineering, passing the board exam, and becoming a full-fledged engineer are important milestones in my life. I achieved these goals through hard work, determination, and MAFI’s assistance,” he expressed.
As a MAFI scholar, Christian became an active leader and participated in MAFI’s community service program and volunteering work, particularly in the implementation of literacy program for indigenous communities in Mt. Apo.
“After graduation, I conducted tutorial sessions for MAFI scholars taking engineering courses as a way for me to pay back. I also tried my best to be a role model and urged them to excel, persevere, and realize their goals,” he said.
As the past president of the scholars association, Christian raised the need for scholar graduates to gather and discuss ways on how to assist MAFI. In his own personal capacity, he donated a guitar to the foundation for use by scholars staying at its dormitory.
“Education is the key to help poor families improve their lives. When poor and deserving children are given the opportunity to finish their studies, they eventually get employed and are able to take care of their families. In the fullness of time, they are also able to contribute to local development efforts in their villages,” he stressed.
Engr. Christian C. Molina, ECE
Scholar 2003-2007
