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Help me finish a teaching qualification at Stellenbosch Polytechnic - $500 to go

A first-generation student, Zanele needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a teaching qualification.

🇿🇦 Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa1,548 views
Zanele N. Ngcobo
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Stellenbosch
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a teaching qualification at Stellenbosch Polytechnic, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a library assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $500. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.6 average, and my faculty supervisor has written in support of my application for a payment plan. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support my younger siblings. Without enrolling this term I'd lose my place and my scholarship eligibility. I'm not asking for a handout - I want to finish what I started and then help the next student. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $500 goes: • Final term tuition: $400 • Textbooks and materials: $35 • Exam and lab fees: $65 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-11-02
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Zanele

  1. Update from Stellenbosch: the plan for exam and lab fees is now scheduled. We're at 103% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($57). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Thought of Zanele all day after reading this. - Jinja”

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Zanele all day after reading this.”

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    “God bless. Thought of Zanele all day after reading this. - Joliet”

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    “Thought of Zanele all day after reading this. - Madrid”

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    “Wish I could do more. Only $5 but hope it helps. - London”

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