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One semester away: help Byaruhanga graduate from the Embakasi Institute of Technology

Byaruhanga has worked and saved for three years to study a computer science degree; a $750 gap now stands between him and graduation.

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Byaruhanga Samuel Kimaro
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Embakasi
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at the Embakasi Institute of Technology, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a tutor to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $750. 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 department head 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 $750 goes: • Exam and lab fees: $35 • Outstanding tuition balance: $360 • Final term tuition: $355 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-11-18
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Byaruhanga

  1. Thank you all. We're at 35% now ($266). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($40 in total) I made the first payment toward exam and lab fees. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Embakasi: I made the first payment toward exam and lab fees. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Byaruhanga all day after reading this.”

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    “Wishing you the best. Hope the December deadline works out. - Ludhiana”

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    “Hang in there. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Kanpur”

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  • Araceli J. Ortiz

    praying for you, Byaruhanga. Study hard! This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

    • Yolanda P. Moreno

      Wishing you the best, Byaruhanga. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Mardan.

      $390.50 raised of $750

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