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One semester away: help Juma graduate from Gulu Polytechnic
Juma has worked and saved for three years to study a computer science degree; a $600 gap now stands between him and graduation.
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Juma is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying a computer science degree at Gulu Polytechnic, and is two terms away from graduating. He has worked as a tutor to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $600.
The registrar has said Juma can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Juma has a top-ten-percent average, and a faculty supervisor has written in support.
Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Juma would lose his place and scholarship eligibility.
Juma isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He 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 $600 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $330
• Textbooks and materials: $50
• Final term tuition: $220
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Mercy
- due date
- 2026-02-12
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Mercy
Update from Gulu: we've started the first stage. We're at 40% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($190 in total) I made the first payment toward final term tuition. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $90 raised so far (15%). I made the first payment toward final term tuition. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Huy Nhân Ta 🇻🇳 · $50
“Best of luck. Hope the February deadline works out. - Thủ Đức”
- Bình Đạt Chau 🇺🇸 · $100
- Mercy Wanjiru Kessy 🇺🇬 · $90
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Sending strength, Mercy. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
Rooting for you. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Thinking of you, Mercy. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care!
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Los Angeles
best of luck, Mercy. Study hard! This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.