"The journey to establish the David Mebuke Foundation is one of profound personal significance and enduring hope. My story is a testament to the life-changing power of education and selfless community support. Born from the cherished memory of my late father, David Mebuke—a man whose generosity knew no bounds and whose passion for learning ignited the same in others—the foundation stands as a living tribute to his legacy. Each scholarship we provide is more than just financial aid, it represents a commitment to nurturing the dreams of disadvantaged, minority, and immigrant law students, by helping to open doors that would have otherwise been closed to these students and offering them the prospect of a brighter future.

 

My own path as a first-generation immigrant, having immigrated to the United States from the Republic of Georgia at sixteen years of age, mirrors the obstacles our recipients face. The untimely loss of my father during my college years plunged me into the deepest challenges I had ever confronted. Despite working multiple jobs, I struggled to cover the cost of law school, which threatened my ability to live in the United States and pursue my dream to be an attorney. However, it was the compassion and generosity of early benefactors, whose belief in my potential was unwavering, that propelled me forward. It is this same spirit of giving and belief in the transformative impact of education that the David Mebuke Foundation endeavors to carry on.

 

We invite you to join this circle of hope and opportunity. Your donation is not merely a gift but an investment in the future of a student who stands where I once stood—at the precipice of great potential but needing the bridge of support to cross it. By contributing to the David Mebuke Foundation, you are affirming the value of education and providing the resources necessary for our recipients to achieve success against the odds. Together, we can uphold my father's legacy and empower a new generation to realize their potential and build a legacy of their own."​

 

Thank you in advance for your support as we continue to change the world, one student at a time.​

 

Keti Wade,

Founder and Executive Director