{"id":38074,"date":"2025-08-14T17:22:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T17:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/?p=38074"},"modified":"2025-08-14T17:22:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T17:22:39","slug":"miden-chess-in-slums-africa-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/miden-chess-in-slums-africa-scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Miden Champions 35 Young Chess Ambassadors Through Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"648\">We are excited to announce our collaboration with <strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"418\">Miden<\/strong>, a global leader in financial technology, whose dedication to community development perfectly aligns with Chess in Slums Africa\u2019s mission to nurture talent and unlock potential in underserved youth.\u00a0 Through its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, Miden is dedicated to supporting community development projects that promote education and empowerment.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"778\">Empowering Dreams Through Scholarships<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"1348\">At the heart of this partnership, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miden.co\/\">Miden<\/a> is <strong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"874\">sponsoring 35 of our Chess in Slums ambassadors<\/strong> with comprehensive scholarships that cover tuition, school supplies, and vocational training across primary, secondary, and tertiary education levels. These scholarships are not just financial support\u2014they are <strong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1161\">investments in the potential, dreams, and dignity of our young champions<\/strong>. By removing barriers to education, Miden is giving our ambassadors the tools, confidence, and opportunities to thrive and shape a brighter future for themselves and their communities.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"MIDEN X CHESS IN SLUMS AFRICA\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FUh3WV-LNcI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1411\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1411\">Elevating Learning at the Chess in Slums Innovation Hub<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1566\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38076 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FDC_7954-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"CISA x MIDEN\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FDC_7954-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FDC_7954-1024x634.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FDC_7954-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FDC_7954-1536x951.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FDC_7954.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>In addition to scholarships, Miden has generously provided essential educational resources to enhance our <strong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1552\">Chess in Slums innovation hub<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1806\">\n<li data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1617\">\n<p data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1617\"><strong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1585\">Chess clocks<\/strong> for tournament-level practice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1672\">\n<p data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1672\">A <strong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1648\">classroom-sized abacus<\/strong> for hands-on learning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1730\">\n<p data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1730\">A <strong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1697\">smart television<\/strong> to support interactive lessons<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1806\">\n<p data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1806\">A <strong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1752\">first-aid kit<\/strong> to ensure the safety and well-being of all students<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1948\">These resources enrich the learning environment, making it more dynamic, engaging, and safe for our ambassadors as they grow their skills.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1991\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1991\">Building a Brighter Future Together<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2338\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-38079 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CISA-x-MIDEN-300x249.png\" alt=\"CISA x MIDEN\" width=\"333\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CISA-x-MIDEN-300x249.png 300w, https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CISA-x-MIDEN-1024x849.png 1024w, https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CISA-x-MIDEN-768x637.png 768w, https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CISA-x-MIDEN.png 1293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/>Miden\u2019s commitment extends far beyond a traditional partnership. By supporting both the educational journeys of our ambassadors and the infrastructure of our innovation hub, they are helping Chess in Slums Africa lay a foundation for lasting change \u2014 empowering the next generation with the knowledge, confidence, and opportunities to succeed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2564\">We are deeply grateful for Miden\u2019s contributions and are excited about the milestones we will achieve together. Their support is <strong data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2543\">transforming lives and championing a brighter, more sustainable future<\/strong> for our community.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2648\"><strong data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2646\">Thank you, Miden, for believing in our vision and helping make it a reality! <\/strong><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Cheers to Day 1!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"135\">Join Us in Empowering More Young Champions<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"470\">Miden\u2019s support is already transforming the lives of 35 of our Chess in Slums ambassadors, but there are many more young minds waiting for opportunities to thrive. If you or your organization would like to contribute to scholarships, educational resources, or our innovation hub facilities, we warmly invite you to partner with us.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"576\">Reach out to us at:<br data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"494\" \/><strong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"574\">\ud83d\udce7 <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"534\">scholarships@chessinslumsafrica.com<\/a> | <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"572\">partnerships@chessinslumsafrica.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"700\">Together, we can create more pathways for education, growth, and lasting change for children in underserved communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to announce our collaboration with Miden, a global leader in financial technology, whose dedication to community development perfectly aligns with Chess in Slums Africa\u2019s mission to nurture talent and unlock potential in underserved youth.\u00a0 Through its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, Miden is dedicated to supporting community development projects that promote education and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":38075,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6,18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38074","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-our-stories","category-partnerships"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38074","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38074"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38074\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38075"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38074"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38074"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chessinslumsafrica.com\/our-stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38074"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}