Jhon Lenard Dela Pena, 23, at one point in his life, was certain that he can no longer finish his studies for two reasons: one, the pandemic has greatly affected their source of income; two, if given a choice between continuing his studies or taking care of his family, he knows for sure that his family will always come first.

With a FIRST College Scholarship, Lenard's life changed. He now has hope to continue his studies and a chance for a better future.

Kelvin is the eldest child in a family of two siblings. Growing up, he considers himself to be one of the naughtiest kids in town and recalls being reprimanded by his mother a lot. He is a typical child whose priorities include playing, eating, and playing more. He is at his happiest during that time, but things take a sudden turn for him-at age 14, he has lost his mother to hypertension, while just last year, at 17, his father to drug overdose.

Left with no other option but to move forward, Kelvin, who is currently studying at FIRST College and a breadwinner, musters up all the courage he has and starts working to make ends meet.