Merritt Frey May 31, 2022 inspiration, student spot A Graduate Becomes a Nurse & Helps Others Merritt Frey May 31, 2022 inspiration, student spot When Mali Rising’s donors sponsor a scholarship, they really do change lives. It is a cliché, but a $500 donation to one of our graduates can turn dreams into reality for a hard working student. Take the case of Mariam Sylla as a case in point.