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Help Mercy finish a degree in civil engineering at Awka Polytechnic - $450 to go

A first-generation student, Mercy needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a degree in civil engineering.

🇳🇬 Awka, Anambra, Nigeria828 views
Nkechi Sade Odukoya
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Awka
Mercy is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a degree in civil engineering at Awka Polytechnic, and is one term away from graduating. She has worked as a shop assistant to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $450. The registrar has said Mercy can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Mercy has a top-ten-percent average, and a professor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Mercy would lose her place and scholarship eligibility. Mercy isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and 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 $450 goes: • Final term tuition: $310 • Exam and lab fees: $15 • Outstanding tuition balance: $125 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2025-01-22
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Nkechi

  1. Thank you all. We're at 64% now ($287). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for exam and lab fees is now scheduled.

  2. We're at 50% thanks to 2 of you. the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled. More news soon.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($227 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Nkechi

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Dipu Begum 🇧🇩 · $74

    “Stay strong. Thought of Mercy all day after reading this. - Dhaka”

  • Bimala Indira Pun 🇳🇵 · $5
  • Sampath Kamal Herath 🇱🇰 · $30
  • Jyoti D. Walia 🇮🇳 · $30

    “All the best. Hope the March deadline works out. - Mumbai”

  • Moin Haris Hanif 🇵🇰 · $24.50
  • Himari Mio Sugawara 🇯🇵 · $202.50

Reviews

3.3(6 reviews)

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  • Batuhan Batuhan Şahin🇩🇪Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Skylar Flores🇺🇸Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Divya K. Malhotra🇮🇳Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Great help in a difficult time

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  • Pamela SimpsonQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Mercy!

    • Nkechi Sade OdukoyaOwnerAnswer

      Sure. The biggest one is final term tuition, $310. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Anna B. Elliott

    Thinking of you and your family, Nkechi. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.

    • Walter Jakob Kraus

      Wishing you the best, Nkechi. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

      • Yasir Waseem Memon

        So sorry you're going through this, Nkechi. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless!

        • Ethan G. JosephPhoto verified

          thanks for sharing this, Nkechi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. Love from St. Petersburg.

          • Bunga Rani Suryadi

            Rooting for you, Nkechi. Shared it with a few friends.

            • Vincent Baptiste Leroux

              so sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. Greetings from Mbale

              • Armando H. Ochoa

                keep going, Nkechi. Study hard! Don't give up.

                • Christian Pietro Sartori

                  I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Salé

                  • Julieta N. Acosta

                    Hang in there, Nkechi. Study hard! Put this on a community board in Surat this morning.

                    • Kiprop Mwangi

                      Rooting for you, Nkechi. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.

                      $366 raised of $450

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