Twenty-three students, mostly affected by the Nicaraguan government's closure of the Jesuit-run University of Central America (UCA) in Managua, can now complete their studies at the UCA in El Salvador thanks to scholarships provided by the university and a supporter of Canadian Jesuits International (CJI). 
The donor, who requested anonymity, was motivated by a desire to share the life-changing benefits of a university education. He also had a personal connection to El Salvador, where he had volunteered to help secondary school teachers improve their English. 
“I have been very blessed in my life. It’s time to give back the blessings and graces I have received,” said the donor, who is a retired education professor.  He expressed the hope that the students he supports will go on to help and serve others.   
The donor became a supporter of CJI after learning about Ignatian spirituality. "I have participated in the Jesuit retreats, which have been a great help to me." 
During a recent visit to El Salvador, the donor toured the UCA campus in San Salvador and visited the Martyrs' Memorial Hall, which honours six Jesuit priests, who were murdered, along with their housekeeper, and her daughter, by the Salvadoran military on November 16, 1989. The priests had been vocal about human rights abuses and advocated for peace during the civil war.