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Help me finish an electrical engineering diploma at the Richards Bay Institute of Technology - $900 to go

A first-generation student, Themba needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of an electrical engineering diploma.

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Themba E. Padayachee
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Richards Bay
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an electrical engineering diploma at the Richards Bay Institute of Technology, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a delivery rider to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $900. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a first-class average, and my academic advisor 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 $900 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $340 • Final term tuition: $400 • Exam and lab fees: $65 • Textbooks and materials: $95 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Themba
due date
2026-08-27
bill type
University tuition

Updates from Themba

  1. We're at 65% thanks to 18 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $412 raised so far (46%). I made the first payment toward exam and lab fees. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Themba

  3. We're at 30% thanks to 7 of you. I made the first payment toward outstanding tuition balance. More news soon.

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    “Praying for you. Thought of Themba all day after reading this. - Mombasa”

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    “Rooting for you. Hope the August deadline works out. - Bekasi”

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Themba all day after reading this. - Latina”

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    “Praying for you. My brother told me about this one. - Ludhiana”

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    “Get well soon. Hope you get the rest soon. - Bergamo”

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    “Thought of Themba all day after reading this. - Jakarta”

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  • Fernanda B. SotoPhoto verified

    Sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Muzaffarpur this morning. Blessings.

    • Wishing you the best, Themba. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 35 people at work. Greetings from Liverpool.

      • So sorry you're going through this, Themba. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

        • Marina SergeevPhoto verified

          Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

          • Rooting for you, Themba. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Juiz de Fora

            • Wishing you peace, Themba. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

              • Take care, Themba. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors.

                • Rooting for you, Themba. Looking forward to the next update. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

                  • Best of luck, Themba. It takes guts to ask. Well done

                    • Take care, Themba. This could happen to any of us. I hope August is when things finally get easier.

                      • Thanks for sharing this, Themba. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. All the best.

                        • So sorry you're going through this, Themba. Study hard! My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                          • So sorry you're going through this, Themba. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                            • Wishing you the best, Themba. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.

                              • Good luck. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. My husband and I read this together. All the best

                                • Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Denpasar

                                  • Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.

                                    • good luck, Themba. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

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