Faustina Manka’a Nforngwa, a 17-year-old from Cameroon, is an Open Dreams Scholar driven by her passion for community service and creating meaningful impact.

Growing up as a student amidst sociopolitical unrest in Cameroon, she developed a deep conviction in the transformative power of education.

Faustina plans to pursue a degree in Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago. In her spare time, she enjoys immersing herself in African literature.