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One semester away: help Rashid graduate from the Johannesburg Institute of Technology

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

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Rashid B. Adams
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Johannesburg
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an electrical engineering diploma at the Johannesburg Institute of Technology, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a warehouse packer 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 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 $500 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $410 • Exam and lab fees: $70 • Textbooks and materials: $20 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Rashid
due date
2026-06-24
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Rashid

  1. 68% there. I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials. Thank you.

  2. Update from Johannesburg: we've started the first stage. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($40). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. - Rashid

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  • Tudor Florin Zamfir🇷🇴Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    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.

  • Sathi Tahmina Rahman🇮🇳Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    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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  • Jackson C. Johnson

    Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Adama but we're thinking of you

    $460.50 raised of $500

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